I've had a love affair with history and exploring new places since childhood - cue the Johnny Quest theme music. I am especially fascinated by mining and logging history of the American West - but more specifically the people that created and shaped that history. Life would be perfect if every second was spent with dirt under my boots (or tires) and a dog at my side.
Drive-UpStaffedElevation: 7135ftNez Perce National Forest HISTORY 1914 – Camp established 1914 & 1915 – Staffed by George Watkins (*Idaho County Free Press) 1916 – Staffed by George Watkins & Levi Colgrove. Both struck by lightning (not fatal). (*Grangeville Globe) 1922 – 10×10 Frame cab built 1922 – Staffed by Murle Markham...
A nearly 100 years old crows nest that is still somewhat intact.
One of the first established stations in the St Joe
Another mystery to deciper at this tower site!
Nothing but a beautiful view left here
Very little left here at this mid 1930s tent camp site.
A huge mystery needs to be solved at this site!
Two peaks, one lookout
Only ruins left of this tower built in 1929.
A lookout location with a HUGE mystery!