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Susan Huizenga's avatar

In early July, When we were in Alaska near Anchorage, we heard that the national park around Denali was evacuated due to fire. There was smoke in the air stinging my eyes.

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Ruth & Doug Everhart's avatar

Sorry to hear that Denali is affected too!

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j evinger's avatar

We're now getting this smoke in Western New York. The environment transcends national boundaries. jim evinger

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Ruth & Doug Everhart's avatar

We just crossed into Montana again -- and yep, still smoky!

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Beth Huizenga's avatar

Time to visit your northern California family. Temps in Oakland are in the 60s and 70s during the day and 50s at night. Almost. All. the. Time.

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Ruth & Doug Everhart's avatar

That sounds heavenly!

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Rev. Elizabeth Metcalfe's avatar

Here in Alberta, BC and Saskatchewan we have added a fifth season to the year.....Smoke Season.

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Ruth & Doug Everhart's avatar

I looked up your hometown since we were in Alberta -- we were still hundreds of miles apart. Enjoy your summer!

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Rev. Elizabeth Metcalfe's avatar

Yes, it's a big place. Too bad you won't be coming North...the best little country fair anywhere starts tomorrow. I just finished decorating my driving cart for the parade tomorriw

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