Kent Adams, 19, of Edisto Island, S.C., takes in a hazy view after reaching the summit of Mount Ascutney by the 4.6 mile Futures Trail in Windsor, Vt., on Wednesday, Aug. 6, 2025. Smoke from wildfires burning in Canada remained thick on Wednesday, prompting air quality alerts throughout the northeast. Adams is on a solo road trip to Canada to celebrate his upcoming 20th birthday.