Yes! I've been looking forward to this for at least a couple of years. The Smarter Every Day video you linked is a great place to get started for anyone who wants to learn more.
I live in New England but have plans to be in Monmouth, Oregon, for the eclipse. Arriving Sunday night and spending the night with friends. I agree the traffic Monday morning is likely to be a nightmare. Especially since Portland is not in the path of totality, but is "only" an hour away from Salem, which is in the path. I bet lots of people are going to try to make that drive the morning of, which will probably result in gridlock. Hotel rooms in the path have been sold out for months, if not years.
Everyone will need solar glasses for the partial phases of the eclipse - the only phase safe to look at with the naked eye is the brief (~2 minute or less) period of totality. Amazon has cardboard solar glasses starting around $10 for a 5-pack. Rainbow Symphony is a good brand to look for.
If you have any interest in taking photos or videos the eclipse, now is the time to start reading up on techniques and deciding what camera gear you might need. I have reserved an 800mm equivalent lens for my camera through one of the popular lens rental web sites. You'll also need a solar filter for your camera. Thousand Oaks Optical is quoting a 3-week lead time on most of their filters right now.
I will also have the
Solar Eclipse Timer app running on my phone to keep track of the phases.
Now I just hope the weather holds up at my viewing location!