Yeah I linked to a forest service page with info on the fire at the top of the post, second paragraph (Clark Creek fire) - it was back in 2003. I don't think it is a dragonfly nymph, they are aquatic and this was up a fair way from the water. The dragonfly and damselfly nymphs are all over the place down in the creek and don't have that crazy coloration either. I was one of the naked kids running around that day as well, poor me :) LOL