Tourism returns to Indian Lake in a big way for the total solar eclipse [Video]

LOGAN COUNTY, Ohio — Tourists flocked to towns in the path of totality for Monday’s total solar eclipse, but the economic boost proved to be especially meaningful in Indian Lake, where residents are still cleaning up the damage and rebuilding after a devastating EF3 tornado in March.

Around 8,000 people watched the phenomenon at Indian Lake State Park, according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources. Camp site reservations were sold out.

Restaurants in the area were extremely busy according to the Indian Lake Chamber of Commerce, which reported record sales at some shops and boutiques.

The excitement was especially meaningful for Brenda Moots, owner of The Depot and Indian Lake Outfitters, in hard hit Lakeview.

Her store was not immune from the tornado that …