Even on days when it is going to be fairly hot by mid-afternoon, the early mornings are pretty close to perfect.

As you know, in many parts of the country, humidity can make hot days a challenge regardless of the hour. But here, well, 6 o'clock on a summer morning in Spokane is nothing short of life-affirming.

Of course, this idea that it cools off here is not news to people who enjoy camping. That sound you heard in the distance last night just might have been chattering teeth.