This striking and sculptural lookout in Spain, is made from concrete, rusty steel and recycled wood, and acts as a rest stop and viewing point for visitors.
Image 5 of 47 from gallery of Lookout da Cova / ARROKABE Arquitectos. Photograph by Luis Díaz Díaz
Spotting smoke from towers on high peaks could have been deemed 'man's work,' but a few pioneers paved the way for generations of women to do the job
One of the unique recreation experiences you can have in the Beaver State is the opportunity to rent some of our historic fire lookout rentals in Oregon. These towers can make the perfect weekend g
Overlooking the Four Corners | Sunday – Monday, July 21-22, 2019 After spending Saturday hiking to the summit of Centennial Peak and Sunday morning attempting to hike to the top of Hesperus M…
For those who really want a taste of solitary living, have you ever dreamed of getting away from it all in a fire lookout tower?
Panoramic views from the best seat in the house.
The 'retired' fire lookouts across the American West have some of the best views on the planet, and you can spend the night. Here's how.
Once a historic lookout tower, and now a place you can stay for the weekend (via the NFS website), Garver lookout tower is a remote NW Montana tower with a cabin and outhouse, atop Garver Mountain, naturally. We camped nearby in Yaak, Montana, the only "town" out there in this vast and wild region (not far from where I grew up) and brought our motorcycles to do some exploring of the back roads. When we arrived at end of the road we found that we still had a steep 1/4 mile hike to do, in our stiff off road motorcycle boots or not at all. Naturally we scrambled up, after coming all that way, and when we returned to our bikes we were greeted by a curious and unafraid Snowshoe hare. A great experience and beautiful place! Title: Garver Mountain Lookout Tower © Amber Katya Anderson - Lost Kat Photography
The first lookout constructed here was a gable-roofed cupola cabin in the 1920's. In 1935, a 20' pole tower with L-4 cab replaced it. This in turn was replaced by a 40' pole tower with L-4 cab in 1949. The present 41' treated timber tower with R-6 flat cab, built in 1965, was last used for fire detection in 1982. www.firelookout.com/id/deerridge.html For more lookout info, hot spring info, trip reports, maps, videos etc, check out my site: greenecasey.blogspot.com/
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Autumn might be trying to leave its mark with all the wind and rain, but the photographers participating in the Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards are keeping everyone cheerful and full of chuckles. The competition’s finalists for 2023 have finally been revealed, and this year’s batch is full of quality comedy and good vibes, as always. They’re perfect for chasing away the blues!
More about the need and use of this kind of building, below. MT-Creative Architects, designed this replica fire lookout tower in Whitefish, Montana. The person that would take residence in such a building, is called a fire lookout. His or her job, would be to make sure that there were no fires on the land that this person was employed to keep an eye on. To achieve this task, fire lookout towers, are always built on the highest point, to give them an interrupted view over a vast amount of land. Now that a lot of them are being sold as houses, with extraordinary views over nature, these buildings are becoming better known and more sort after by the public at large. There is just something about being so far above ground, in your own building, in the middle of a wonderful setting such as this. These beautiful photographs were taken by Heidi A. Long. In the Snow. Press the Image to Enlarge it. 360 Degree Views. Press the Image to Enlarge it. Living Room. Press the Image to Enlarge it. Sunbathing on the Balcony. Press the Image to Enlarge it. Stairs to the House. Press the Image to Enlarge it. Towering over it's surrounds. Press the Image to Enlarge it. View from Below. Press the Image to Enlarge it.
Perhaps the most iconic of American fire lookouts, the L-4 House model was first introduced by the Forestry Service in 1929 and eventually packaged and sold as a kit by the Aladdin Company of...
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One of the unique recreation experiences you can have in the Beaver State is the opportunity to rent some of our historic fire lookout rentals in Oregon. These towers can make the perfect weekend g
Hike an ultra-scenic loop at Fort Mountain State Park, exploring a mysterious stone wall, a stone fire lookout tower, and incredible overlook views.
Image 7 of 17 from gallery of Lookout Tower on Devínska Kobyla / Šebo Lichý architects. Photograph by Tomáš Manina
The Epic Lookout Tower at Selah Ridge is the ultimate couples retreat with an outdoor shower, hot tub, bed swing and breathtaking views.
In the middle of a 40-acre meadow surrounded by the Umpqua National Forest in Douglas County, Oregon, there’s a two-storey tower some 40-feet off the ground.
The best hike near Danbury, North Carolina offers extraordinary views. This 4.6-mile Moores Wall Loop is worthwhile.
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One couple gave up the big city life to retreat into nature. Moving from Texas to Oregon, they now live in a 388-square-foot fire lookout.
We head to the mountains of Montana for a chilly night in a high-altitude cabin with a view
Find the best fire lookout hikes in Washington State! Plus, detailed trail, camping, and rental information.
three concrete levels were added to the found stone tower to create the bivouac shelters lighted with colourful circular windows.
How to hike to Jack Kerouac's fire lookout tower at Desolation Peak in the North Cascades. Hint: reaching the trailhead may require a boat.
Fire lookouts beckon adventurers up to the summits, where they can enjoy sweeping views of the Pacific Northwest—after all, they were placed to see maximum distances.
Situated atop a hillside, this exclusive getaway in the Tennessee hills is an entertainment destination and a place to enjoy the sweeping views
There are many Vancouver area hikes that offer spectacular views. Here are 25 of the best Vancouver hiking trails to do this summer. These BC Lower Mainland hikes range in difficulty. To keep Vancouver hiking trails pristine, learn leave no trace principles. This list includes challenging hiking trails in Greater Vancouver, day trips from Vancouver and family friendly hikes in the Lower Mainland.
View of the mountain ranges and the valley with a winding dirt road from Razorback Lookout in Flinders Ranges National Park in South Australia outback
More than 60 U.S. Forest Service fire towers are available to rent in the West. Spend your next vacation spying stars and storms, not to mention jaw-dropping views
Regional Victoria has heaps to offer. In this blog article, I’ll be sharing my top 6 destinations for a weekend getaway. From the beautiful blue waters of Mount Martha to the most popular mountain escape near Melbourne - I bet you’ll wanna start packing!
