If you’ve tried to see the horizon lately, you’re likely aware of the fact that it’s hardly visible at times. The reason for that isn’t just because it’s been really windy and a lot of dust is getting kicked up – I suspect it has a lot to do with all the forest fires next door.

The Rockies have had an eventful fire season this year. Livingston, Montana is currently fighting a fire that’s grown to 29 square miles. My old stompin’ grounds in southwestern Montana is in a similar situation, as are many other areas of the Rocky Mountains right now.

It never fails…when there are large forest fires downwind, we get hazy. Earlier this year it was from Canada, and now from the west. If your allergies have been flaring up, it may be due to the extra stuff kicked into the air by the forest fires, not just smoke from the fires themselves. This can also cause headaches. Great, huh?