6 hours ago
Not looking for a political conflagration, but rather just sharing "woe to the northwest"...What I didn't do on my CB today--nor the last several days--is ride it or the other bikes. Our seemingly summer ritual of dealing with forest fires sure dampens the mood for getting out there. For 2026 sar far, we have just over 2 million acres burned, 3.25% of the state of OR, the equivalent of a square 55 x 55 miles. The Portland area had not been too affected until the last few days when winds shifted and allowed the east of Mt. Hood forest fire smoke to make its way west. Supposed to be clear skies, but it's overcast with the grey stuff. Slight smell yesterday; today quite a bit stronger where it's noticeable inside.
A friend and I were going to ride our street bikes in the area in the photo below last Thursday, but we opted for the adv bikes in an area that wasn't affected yet (but now is). This photo was from an ADV.rider member who was doing a wellness check on a friend.
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Gives you an idea of what the skies should look like, and what smoke can do. Our skies look similar, just a lighter shade of grey. The rains don't start till mid September. I feel bad for the folks who have to evacuate and for those in the Spokane area where 700 some structures have burned.
A friend and I were going to ride our street bikes in the area in the photo below last Thursday, but we opted for the adv bikes in an area that wasn't affected yet (but now is). This photo was from an ADV.rider member who was doing a wellness check on a friend.
Gives you an idea of what the skies should look like, and what smoke can do. Our skies look similar, just a lighter shade of grey. The rains don't start till mid September. I feel bad for the folks who have to evacuate and for those in the Spokane area where 700 some structures have burned.