Destroyed 1950's
As a fan of history, photography, and the great outdoors, it was only a matter of time before I fell head over heels for fire lookouts. From the moment I set foot in my first one, I was hooked—not just on the towers themselves, but on the stories of the men and women who built, maintained, and lived in them.
These days, most weekends are spent chasing those stories: hiking, backpacking, or bouncing down some forgotten forest road. If there’s a lookout involved, I’m in.
Destroyed 1950's
Emergency Status
Staffed every summer.
Cabin for rent in the winter.
Abandoned in 1950's
Destroyed 1958
Destroyed 1960's
Abandoned in 1930's
Fell down in the 1950's
Ruins by 1950
Destroyed 1979