There were a lot of campers in the woods last weekend but a soggy Sunday shortened the experience for many of them. Even though some areas seemed to get a thorough soaking, the forests are still dry and the risk of wildfires is high. Smokey the Bear didn’t make an appearance until 1944, but in 1938 George Powrie seemed to be starting his own campaign: “Be safe—cook without fire.” (And without food apparently.) You don’t have to go to those extremes, but please be extra careful when enjoying the great outdoors.