Heat Wave Camping
Our entire state is under an excessive heat warning until tomorrow night as the mercury continues to pass the 100-degree mark. For the past week we’ve been sweltering in oppressive temperatures that have exceeded 105 degrees. Yesterday, heat index values hit 115 degrees. And we’re not alone; more than 7,000 high temperature records were smashed this week in cities across the nation. To say it is “hot” is an understatement. In fact, for the first time in my life, I actually heard a warning to travelers to think twice about camping this week because of torrid temperatures. Personally, I can’t … Continue reading