From the 1930’s to 50’s the US Forest Service built hundreds of fire lookout towers. These one room cabins built on stilts, peaks, or in trees provided 360 views and served as early fire detection and Aircraft Warning System during WWII. Advancements in technology have rendered most of these towers obsolete and they are now rented out through the National Park Service.

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