The Dalles Area Chamber of Commerce CEO Lisa Farquharson says with wildfires in the region, tourist numbers were probably down a little bit last month.  Farquharson says during the recent peak of fires in Wasco County during late July and early August, the numbers of visitors going through The Dalles Visitors Center was down, but added they have been back up in the last week or so.  She adds they have been trying to get the message out that the region is open for business, adding it can be a challenge to get accurate information to the potential tourist.  Farquharson says they use all available social media channels to do that.  Farquharson noted she’ll be watching September, as that is when many international visitors and those with no children will come to the region.