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.
Diary written by Paul Mace, who staffed the Schafer Peak Lookout tower in 1953 and 1954. He staffed the original Schafer Peak Lookout tower, and the second tower was built towards the end of his second tour. *Compiled by Conrad Vogel and first published on his website Conrad’s Lookouts* Chapter 1 – First Year 1953After graduating from High School in 1952...
Jim Sinsley shares memories from his time on Bald Mountain Lookout in 1987.
Each new name, story or photograph helps bring the history into sharper focus and
ensures that the people who once stood watch over Idaho’s landscapes are not forgotten.
Staffed
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!