AUGUST 2024 | Mountain States Region Newsletter

CO: The seasonally dry conditions and high temperatures of 2024 drive what many call a wildfire catastrophe. With thousands of acres of wildland at stake, controlling the situation is of top concern to the state. Areas centered around Boulder and many outlying counties are being affected by these dangerous spreading fires. Homes have been destroyed, and fatalities have been recorded as the fires rage on. However, with about one-fourth of the fires contained, there is optimism that things will improve.

GLOBAL: Have you ever dreamed of flying off into the distance to enjoy some remote peace and quiet while spending your days fishing and enjoying the solitude of nature? If this sounds like the perfect way to unwind, you can fulfill your dream at Oak Lake Lodge and Outpost in Canada. Oak Lake Lodge is located in northern Ontario, and it’s so remote that it doesn’t have an address. Instead, prospective visitors should plug in the GPS coordinates, latitude 50.417167 and longitude -93.901944, to view the exact location.

GLOBAL: A dangerous airport is perhaps best defined as a combination of challenging geographical, meteorological, and infrastructural factors that greatly add to the risks associated with an aircraft landing. These risk factors often result in accidents and can make routine flight operations difficult, even for the most experienced aviators.

GLOBAL: Aircraft hangars have an interesting history that traces back to the earliest days of aviation. The idea of hangar storage initially arose in the early 20th century, coinciding with the first iterations of powered flight. The term “hangar” comes from the French word for a shed or enclosure, which reflects upon its primary function, serving as a simple covered structure used to house and protect aircraft.