It is said in Alaska that when the blooms on the fireweed reach their top, then the summer is over.  After 20 years, I will attest that this is pretty much true.  As such, it is nice to know that summer is only half over. However, it only began a month ago.  So soon it ends…

Fireweed on the first week of July

I would note: in a mere week and a half, these blooms have already risen noticeably…