Two mule deer poised high on a dry, grass-covered cliff within Hells Canyon National Recreation Area, their silhouettes softened by the thick haze of wildfire smoke lingering in the late summer air. The muted sunlight filters through the smoky sky, casting an ethereal glow over the rugged landscape. The deer, standing alert amidst the golden grasses, embody the resilience of life in this harsh and unpredictable environment.
