Blue Ridge Fire Towers
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Author | : Robert Sorrell |
Publisher | : Arcadia Publishing |
Total Pages | : 144 |
Release | : 2015 |
Genre | : History |
ISBN | : 1626198179 |
Download Blue Ridge Fire Towers Book in PDF, Epub and Kindle
Fire lookout towers have graced the highest peaks in the Blue Ridge Mountains for more than a century. Early mountaineers and conservationists began constructing lookouts during the late 1800s. By the 1930s, states and the federal government had built thousands of towers around the country, many in the Blue Ridge. While technology allowed forestry services to use other means for early detection of fires, many towers still stand as a testament to their significance. Author Robert Sorrell details the fascinating history of the Lookouts in the Blue Ridge's forests. Book jacket.
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Total Pages | : 400 |
Release | : 1994 |
Genre | : Tree farms |
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Download National Woodlands Book in PDF, Epub and Kindle
Author | : Philip Connors |
Publisher | : Harper Collins |
Total Pages | : 258 |
Release | : 2011-04-05 |
Genre | : Nature |
ISBN | : 0062078909 |
Download Fire Season Book in PDF, Epub and Kindle
“Fire Season both evokes and honors the great hermit celebrants of nature, from Dillard to Kerouac to Thoreau—and I loved it.” —J.R. Moehringer, author of The Tender Bar “[Connors’s] adventures in radical solitude make for profoundly absorbing, restorative reading.” —Walter Kirn, author of Up in the Air Phillip Connors is a major new voice in American nonfiction, and his remarkable debut, Fire Season, is destined to become a modern classic. An absorbing chronicle of the days and nights of one of the last fire lookouts in the American West, Fire Season is a marvel of a book, as rugged and soulful as Matthew Crawford’s bestselling Shop Class as Soulcraft, and it immediately places Connors in the august company of Edward Abbey, Annie Dillard, Aldo Leopold, Barry Lopez, and others in the respected fraternity of hard-boiled nature writers.
Author | : Peter J. Barr |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 450 |
Release | : 2021-04-13 |
Genre | : Photography |
ISBN | : 9781949467598 |
Download Exploring North Carolina's Lookout Towers Book in PDF, Epub and Kindle
A hiking guide and photography book on North Carolina's lookout towers.
Author | : Gale Straub |
Publisher | : Chronicle Books |
Total Pages | : 242 |
Release | : 2019-03-26 |
Genre | : Travel |
ISBN | : 1452167672 |
Download She Explores Book in PDF, Epub and Kindle
For every woman who has ever been called outdoorsy comes a collection of stories that inspires unforgettable adventure. Beautiful, empowering, and exhilarating, She Explores is a spirited celebration of female bravery and courage, and an inspirational companion for any woman who wants to travel the world on her own terms. Combining breathtaking travel photography with compelling personal narratives, She Explores shares the stories of 40 diverse women on unforgettable journeys in nature: women who live out of vans, trucks, and vintage trailers, hiking the wild, cooking meals over campfires, and sleeping under the stars. Women biking through the countryside, embarking on an unknown road trip, or backpacking through the outdoors with their young children in tow. Complementing the narratives are practical tips and advice for women planning their own trips, including: • Preparing for a solo hike • Must-haves for a road-trip kitchen • Planning ahead for unknown territory • Telling your own story A visually stunning and emotionally satisfying collection for any woman craving new landscapes and adventure.
Author | : Donald C. Wenberg |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 324 |
Release | : 1988 |
Genre | : Travel |
ISBN | : 9780871067951 |
Download Blue Ridge Mountain Pleasures Book in PDF, Epub and Kindle
Author | : Ray Kresek |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 412 |
Release | : 1984 |
Genre | : Fire lookout stations |
ISBN | : 9780877703174 |
Download Fire Lookouts of the Northwest Book in PDF, Epub and Kindle
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Author | : Barbara McMartin |
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Total Pages | : 232 |
Release | : 2007 |
Genre | : History |
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Download Discover the Central Adirondacks Book in PDF, Epub and Kindle
Author | : Jan Cerney |
Publisher | : Arcadia Publishing |
Total Pages | : 132 |
Release | : 2011 |
Genre | : History |
ISBN | : 9780738583709 |
Download Black Hills National Forest Book in PDF, Epub and Kindle
Once vital to fire prevention and detection, most of the Black Hills National Forest historic lookout towers now serve primarily as hiking destinations. The first crude lookout structures were built at Custer Peak and Harney Peak in 1911. Since that time, more than 20 towers have been constructed in the area. The first lookout towers were built of wood, most replaced by steel or stone. The Civilian Conservation Corps was instrumental in constructing fire towers during the 1930s and 1940s. One of the most famous and architecturally and aesthetically valued towers is the Harney Peak Fire Lookout--situated on the highest point east of the Rocky Mountains. Harney Peak is among a number of Black Hills towers listed on the National Historic Lookout Register. Over 200 vintage images tell the story of not only the historic fire towers but those who manned them. Perched atop high peaks in remote locations, fire lookout personnel spent countless hours scanning the forest, pinpointing dangers, often experiencing the powerful wrath of lightning strong enough to jolt them off their lightning stools.
Author | : Amber Casali |
Publisher | : Mountaineers Books |
Total Pages | : 277 |
Release | : 2018-04-16 |
Genre | : Sports & Recreation |
ISBN | : 1680510614 |
Download Hiking Washington's Fire Lookouts Book in PDF, Epub and Kindle
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.