P.S. Beautiful Bend, Boise not so much!

Bend was spectacularly clear and crisp this morning. Couldn't resist taking the extra time to go to the top of Pilot Butte. You could see forever. Which seemed odd since there are forest fires burning everywhere.

The drive through the canyons between Burns and Vale was beautiful. As we got near Vale we started to see the smoke settling into the Treasure Valley....and by the time got to Emmett it was almost choking! I assume that smoke is from the big fire around John Day.