Cool temperatures keep our area a little quieter this past weekend even though it was very windy at times. The fire burned on both sides of the Secesh River this past week.

There were still several spots smoldering along the river.

There was very little left where the fire burned intothe areas burned in the 2000 Burgdorf Burn.

There is some grass starting to grow in the burned areas. Not enough to keep the elk fed through the winter. Much of their winter range has burned and continues to burn.

The signs of erosion are already becoming evident even in areas that have received very little rain.

My view to the river includes many burned trees on my property and the property across the river.

The leaves on the aspen trees are turning yellow. Fall is here. This is a more typical fall scene this year.

And it seems that no matter where you look, it's still burning.

Send me your pictures if you have some to share. Becky@secesh.net