Neighbors head back outside after wildfire smoke ‘cut the summer short’

Families, river floaters and local vendors are returning to outdoor activities in the Treasure Valley after days of wildfire smoke forced them inside.

Air quality in the region improved Monday to the “Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups” category, meaning most people could safely spend more time outside than they could the previous week. However, conditions are expected to worsen again Tuesday.

WATCH | Why neighbors across Treasure Valley are heading outside

Neighbors across Treasure Valley head outside as wildfire smoke clears

At the splash pad at Ann Morrison Park, families like Brendon Hepworth’s were back in the water after days stuck indoors.

“I just taught them a bunch of different board games and did a lot of Mario Party, a lot of Mario Party,” Hepworth said…

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