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Eyes of the Forest: Idaho's Fire Lookouts

Examines the history and current uses of Forest Fire Lookouts throughout Idaho.

Aired 11/17/2011 | Rating TV-G

Outdoor Idaho

Eyes of the Forest: Idaho's Fire Lookouts

Season 28 Episode 6 | 26m 47sVideo has Closed Captions

Examines the history and current uses of Forest Fire Lookouts throughout Idaho.

Examines the history and current uses of Forest Fire Lookouts throughout Idaho. Forest lookouts became home to hundreds of men and women known as fire watchers. Intent on spotting smoke and chasing fires, lookouts became the eyes of the forest and the protectors of the land.

Aired 11/17/2011 | Rating TV-G

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Outdoor Idaho is a local public television program presented by IdahoPTV

Major funding provided by the Laura Moore Cunningham Foundation

Outdoor Idaho

Eyes of the Forest: Idaho's Fire Lookouts

Season 28 Episode 6 | 26m 47sVideo has Closed Captions

Examines the history and current uses of Forest Fire Lookouts throughout Idaho. Forest lookouts became home to hundreds of men and women known as fire watchers. Intent on spotting smoke and chasing fires, lookouts became the eyes of the forest and the protectors of the land.

Aired 11/17/2011 | Rating TV-G

Problems with Closed Captions? Closed Captioning Feedback

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