Learn more about the history of fire lookouts.
For more than a century fire lookouts have been an important tool to spot and report wildfires. Many of those lookouts are long-gone, but some that remain make for great hiking destinations. In this one-hour presentation Cheryl Hill will talk about her new book Hiking Oregon’s Fire Lookouts, highlight some of the best lookout hikes around the state, share some stories from her quest to visit every standing lookout in the state, and talk about how to rent a lookout. A Q&A will follow the presentation.
About the Presenter:
Oregon native Cheryl Hill is an author, photographer, and lookout enthusiast. She works as a librarian in a public library and in her free time she enjoys volunteering, hiking, backpacking, camping, and working towards her goal of visiting every standing lookout in Oregon. She is the author of Mount Hood National Forest, Fire Lookouts of Oregon, and Hiking Oregon’s Fire Lookouts. Cheryl lives in the Portland area with her husband and two cats.
Questions? Contact lizg@deschuteslibrary.org
AGE GROUP: | Adult |
EVENT TYPE: | Adult Program |
