Fire On The Mountain

It’s become an all-too-common occurrence: for the second year in a row, wildfires have ravaged the West, threatening man and beast alike. Indeed, another conflagration (above) has raged on Entiat Ridge near Plain, Washington for nearly two months, leading to numerous closures in the upper Wenatchee River Valley.

Thanks to cooler temperatures and rain showers this week, the wildfire has seen very little growth, which means it’s time to head north for a spate of rest and rejuvenation before summer officially ends. Yes, faithful readers, a pilgrimage to the Owl Conservatory is in order, along with a toast to the end of summer.