The local news reports said we would be able to smell the smoke drifting over Lake Superior from wildfires in Northern Minnesota. Sure enough, last night, you could smell the smoke in Arbor Vitae. I don't smell it this morning in Boulder Junction, but there isn't much wind. Things are very dry here, and people are worried. My Dad said that when he grew up in the area, there were constant wildfires caused by the refuse of "hit and run" logging operations. We have more sustainable logging now, but not sustainable lifestyles. Lets hope we aren't seeing a long term climate shift in the amount of rain northern Wisconsin gets. Most of the lakes are, as we say, "way down".
Follow the title link above to see some pictures of the Minnesota fires
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