Yes.

I found it SUPER fast and am now convinced that I'm a genius.

You may not try to convince me otherwise...

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Peasants...

How do you know its name is Spot?

Love it there :)

Definitely. Also don’t build a camp fire.

It seems a cruel trick in my mountains when the snow fails to accumulate and the white rabbits are made a beacon in the shadows.

Me neither. I've been hiking and camping here all my life and I've never seen a fox.

Well upper Columbia is not where there is sage brush. Upper would be above Kettle Falls. You told another person you were south of Crescent bar, so I'm going to guess this is somewhere along SR 243.

Just left of center, under the tree.

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There may not be fires, but there may well be limitations on having a campfire if we’re really dry.

Lived here, and fought wildfires here, for 34 years. As previously mentioned, it is very tough to predict what kind of season we'll have. Some years are busy, with state and federal attack resources maxed out, and other years, it's a relief to see a downturn in major incidents. My advice, to expand on other comments, is to come and plan to enjoy as many cool places as possible, but with alternative destinations at the ready. Listen to area news reports, but more importantly, talk to state and federal park volunteers and rangers about any concerns they have (and they can give you tips on the safety of alternative areas). And it should go without saying (but we have to say it anyway), practice safe and sensible precautions wherever you go. During most seasons, too much of the devastation is caused by people, exacerbated by climate change.

Hope to see you on the trails!

Looks like it closed last fall. For milkshakes you could try Winegars over in Ellensburg.

they’re pretty random in the summer

You may be more likely to be impacted by campfire bans as you are by actual closures.

Unfortunately it’s a possibility. We have had worsening wildfire seasons and air quality in recent years. Wouldn’t say cancel your trip but maybe have some back up plans just in case? If the area you plan to visit has a wildfire or smoke issue, you could go to a different area, or spend time on the coast, or San Juan Islands instead, for some ideas.

Sneaky bun, beautiful photo.

Smoke is really the major concern. The fires are often in more remote areas or at least limited to a small area. The smoke can be very widespread though. And it’s not just an inconvenience. The smoke can be bad enough that you don’t want to be outside in it at all, let alone 24/7 camping

Only if you want to escape the matrix

Not as common, though they do happen. However, isn't always fires IN the park that are a problem. Access to a park can be cut off because of brush fires near the highways or entrances, or because it's approaching the park. Really unpredictable.

Yes, they're are going to happen, you just don't know where. It's not everywhere but it's always somewhere.

Found it! 🐇 It was not wearing its waistcoat

That is correct

No Pier 62

Thank you! I’ve started collecting, rasterbating, and printing interesting maps!