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Hiking Washington S Fire Lookouts
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Author : Amber Casali
language : en
Publisher: Mountaineers Books
Release Date : 2018-04-16
Hiking Washington S Fire Lookouts written by Amber Casali and has been published by Mountaineers Books this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2018-04-16 with Sports & Recreation categories.
This new guide to hiking the fire lookouts of Washington’s Cascades and Olympics is the quintessential Northwest guide and will appeal to a wide range of hikers. Features of Hiking Washington’s Fire Lookouts include: 44 fire lookouts—those that feature access by trail All lookouts are accessible during the typical summer season Only lookouts that are still standing—no hiking up to a barren mound of broken concrete! Routes are not technical—hikers just need boots, trekking poles, and, probably, lunch Lookout history, anecdotes, and full-color photos throughout Each lookout description features the year it was constructed; access details, including overnight stays and winter access; location and land manager; roundtrip distance on trail; trail elevation gain; lookout’s elevation; map info; trailhead GPS coordinates; information about any permits or fees; and driving directions to the trailhead. Introductory chapters provide an overview of Washington State’s lookouts, as well as information about their upkeep, lookout architectural types, and general hiking tips, while an appendix provides an overview to a handful of additional lookouts in the state that are not hikable.
Fire Lookouts Of Glacier National Park
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Author : David R. Butler
language : en
Publisher: Arcadia Publishing
Release Date : 2014
Fire Lookouts Of Glacier National Park written by David R. Butler and has been published by Arcadia Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2014 with History categories.
The first fire lookouts in the Glacier National Park region were simply high points atop mountain peaks with unimpeded views of the surrounding terrain. Widespread fires in the 1910s and 1920s led to the construction of more permanent lookouts, first as wooden pole structures and subsequently as a variety of one- and two-story cabin designs. Cooperating lookouts in Glacier Park, the Flathead National Forest, and the Blackfeet Indian Reservation provided coverage of forests throughout Glacier National Park. Beginning in the 1950s, many of the lookouts were decommissioned and eventually destroyed. This volume tells the story of the rise and fall of the extensive fire lookout network that protected Glacier National Park during times of high fire danger, including lookouts still operating today.
Fire Lookout Outhouses
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Author : La Vaughn Vanderburg Kemnow
language : en
Publisher: Mountainswest Publishing
Release Date : 2018-08-15
Fire Lookout Outhouses written by La Vaughn Vanderburg Kemnow and has been published by Mountainswest Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2018-08-15 with categories.
The "Necessary House," otherwise known as an outhouse or toilet, is an essential part of the accommodations needed to set up a safe and efficient environment for the people who staff fire lookouts. They must be neither too close to nor too far from the lookout. In some areas, because of lack of space and/or rocky terrain, they are built over the edge of a cliff. While most are of wood construction, some are of stone, concrete, or man-made molded materials. This volume contains photos of outhouses along with photos of the lookouts they are paired with, and the surrounding environment. Also included is a short rhyme depicting some aspect of each site.
Fire Lookouts Of Oregon
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Author : Cheryl Hill
language : en
Publisher: Arcadia Publishing
Release Date : 2016-03-28
Fire Lookouts Of Oregon written by Cheryl Hill and has been published by Arcadia Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2016-03-28 with Technology & Engineering categories.
The first lookouts were rustic camps on mountaintops, where men and women were stationed to keep an eye out for wildfires. As the importance of fire prevention grew, a lookout construction boom resulted in hundreds of cabins and towers being built on Oregon’s high points. When aircraft and cameras became more cost-effective and efficient methods of fire detection, many old lookouts were abandoned or removed. Of the many hundreds of lookouts built in Oregon over the past 100 years, less than 175 remain, and only about half of these are still manned. However, some lookouts are being repurposed as rental cabins, and volunteers are constantly working to save endangered lookouts. This book tells the story of Oregon’s fire lookouts, from their heyday to their decline, and of the effort to save the ones that are left.
Fire Lookouts
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Author : La Vaughn Vanderburg Kemnow
language : en
Publisher: Mountainswest Publishing
Release Date : 2017-08-19
Fire Lookouts written by La Vaughn Vanderburg Kemnow and has been published by Mountainswest Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2017-08-19 with categories.
The early years in the development of the fire lookout system were fraught with difficult decisions, hard work, and danger. Roads and trails had to be built, materials had to be transported. Building materials and supplies were carried up steep, treacherous mountainsides on the backs of horses, mules, and men. Primitive conditions were met with courage, grit, and determination. The people who built, and the people who staffed these lookouts were often exposed to extremes in weather: heat, blizzards, wind, and lightning. Occasional accidents and illnesses were to be expected and sometimes had tragic consequences. The earliest lookouts consisted of the top of a tree; an alidade mounted on a crude support or on a tripod; or simply a mountain top where an observer scanned the surrounding countryside with a powerful field glass, always on the alert for the slighted wisp of smoke. The historical information in these volumes is the culmination of many years of research of original documents by Ron Kemnow for his website, ronkemnow.weebly.com. Also included are many historical photographs. This book is not in narrative form, but is a collection of official reports, letters, and news articles, presented as they were originally written.
Computer Evaluation Of Existing And Proposed Fire Lookouts
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Author : Romain M. Mees
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1976
Computer Evaluation Of Existing And Proposed Fire Lookouts written by Romain M. Mees and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1976 with Fire lookout stations categories.
Hiking Fire Lookouts New England
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Author : Mark Aiken
language : en
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield
Release Date : 2023-05-15
Hiking Fire Lookouts New England written by Mark Aiken and has been published by Rowman & Littlefield this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2023-05-15 with Sports & Recreation categories.
Hiking Fire Lookouts New England details 40 hikes that lead to climbable lookouts in the region. These lookouts are strategically placed on high ground, elevated even higher from the summit, to give them the best vantage point for spotting signs of fire in the broadest possible area. Fire lookouts offer the ultimate payoff in terms of views, interest, and thrill.
Fire Lookouts Of Oregon
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Author : Cheryl Hill
language : en
Publisher: Arcadia Publishing
Release Date : 2016
Fire Lookouts Of Oregon written by Cheryl Hill and has been published by Arcadia Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2016 with History categories.
"The first lookouts were rustic camps on mountaintops, where men and women were stationed to keep an eye out for wildfires. As the importance of fire prevention grew, a lookout construction boom resulted in hundreds of cabins and towers being built on Oregon's high points. When aircraft and cameras became more cost-effective and efficient methods of fire detection, many old lookouts were abandoned or removed. Of the many hundreds of lookouts built in Oregon over the past 100 years, less than 175 remain, and only about half of these are still manned. However, some lookouts are being repurposed as rental cabins, and volunteers are constantly working to save endangered lookouts. This book tells the story of Oregon's fire lookouts, from their heyday to their decline, and of the effort to save the ones that are left." --
Points Of Prominence
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Author : Richard H. Holm
language : en
Publisher: CreateSpace
Release Date : 2009-07-01
Points Of Prominence written by Richard H. Holm and has been published by CreateSpace this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2009-07-01 with Fire lookout stations categories.
Over one hundred years ago with the formation of the United States Forest Service in 1905 the idea of the fire lookout network was born. In the 2.3 million acres of land comprised in today's Payette National Forest over one hundred fire lookout locations were used to protect the forest from fires. Recently only thirteen of those lookouts are in use. After many years of research the history of each fire lookout site is reveled through the stories of people who staffed, stocked, and built them. Also included is a general history of the fire lookout network on the Payette as related to Forest Service fire policy in the four northwestern states. Bringing the text to life is an amazing collection of over 270 black and white photographs of this spectacular region, which extends from the depths of Hells Canyon to the remote Frank Church River of No Return Wilderness.
Fire Lookouts
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Author :
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1996
Fire Lookouts written by and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1996 with Fire lookouts categories.