Mom, Is That A Volcano?

Like yesterday's view from my deck?

No, Montana is not coming to volcanic life. No fears from Yellowstone.

It's just the beginning of forest fire season.


Another part of any Montana summer (and summer in many other states, as well).


After spending some time watching trees burst into flame, through our binoculars, and the fire growing, before bed, we were happy, as the clouds parted this morning, to see things seem to be calming down - for now, at least.

A few happy campers, had to be air lifted out of harms way, and there are a number of very brave, and sure footed fire firefighters risking their lives this morning still. But so far, no one has been hurt, and because of the remote location of the fire's center, it's suspected to be naturally caused (don't let the houses fool you, over that ridge is real wilderness). So, we can sit back, and enjoy watching the helicopters flying in with giant buckets of water, and planes circling over our slightly more dramatic sky line.

It's great to be a homeschooler.