Scout-History  Eyes of the Forest:Idaho's Fire Lookouts (Outdoor Idaho)

The history and current uses of Forest Fire Lookouts throughout Idaho Details

 

Program: Scout-History

Episode: Eyes of the Forest:Idaho's Fire Lookouts (Outdoor Idaho)

The history and current uses of Forest Fire Lookouts in Idaho. Some are still used to fight fires, many are in disrepair, and several have been restored as rentals for the public. More than 8,000 forest fire lookouts once dotted the nation's mountaintops, and Idaho boasted nearly a thousand. Today they protect our forests while providing opportunities to experience heritage, beauty, and solitude.

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Duration: (26:51)
Premiere Date: 11/17/2011
Episode Expires: Never
TV Rating: TV-G


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