Yosemite is burning....
We have been there. This is heartbreaking. For those who have never been to this very special place, you might not understand. For those who have been there, this is devastating. The fire isn't in the...
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profdant139 wrote:
Our whole extended family is in mourning -- this lovely area will never look the same in our lifetimes.
I wouldn't say that. I visited Yellowstone in my 20s, four years before the massive fire of 1988. I've been back 4 times in the last 10 years, the burn areas look great, most of the new trees are 6' plus now, and were easily 4+ back in 2004.
To see a forest reseed itself and sprout forth from the ashes is a wonder to behold.
I drive HWY 120 at least once a year, looking forward to the next few years to see it as it returns.
