Colors of the rolling plains fade in hot, dry weather

By Heather Senn of Opal, S.D.
Jul 28, 2023
Jul 28, 2023

CW Senn 2.jpg — Rio Sen, 1, helps put up hay early one morning.
Submitted photo by Heather Senn

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By Heather Senn of Opal, S.D.

Hot, hot, hot is what the weather is shaping up for this week, July 22-27, here in western South Dakota.

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CW Senn 1.JPG — The group gathers for a photo at the H & M Playdays series, which wrapped up July 19.
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Submitted photo by Heather Senn
2 of my Daughters Emmy (10) & Rio (1) watching at H & M Playdays
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Submitted photo by Heather Senn
Rio out helping put up hay early one morning
Submitted photo by Heather Senn

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CW Senn 3.jpg — Emmy, 10, and Rio Senn, 1, watching at H & M Rodeo Playdays.
Submitted photo by Heather Senn

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