There were a lot of campers in the woods last weekend but a soggy Sunday shortened the experience for many of them.
Even though some areas seemed to get a thorough soaking, the forests are still dry and the risk of wildfires is high. S
mokey the Bear didn’t make an appearance until 1944, but in 1938 George Powrie seemed to be starting his own campaign: “Be safe—cook without fire.” (And without food apparently.)
You don’t have to go to those extremes, but please be extra careful when enjoying the great outdoors.