The eclipse was good for the Cowboy State, and some residents were able to profit from the opportunity. Airbnb.com just published data showing how well Wyoming did.
The 2017 Wyoming Eclipse Festival is going to be huge. There are few housing options left through companies like AirBnB, and the price is skyrocketing.
Airbnb started as a company that had people offering air beds on floors for an overnight stay. It has grown from those simple beginnings to a company that offers everything from a bedroom to a tipi to a sheep-wagon to a luxury house all for a nightly charge. In searching some of their offerings I ran across this gem for $10,000 a night! That's what I said $10,000???? A night???