Nick Tolman was enjoying his second day at Bolan Mountain Lookout with his 3-year-old daughter, in September 2020, when he noticed a puff of smoke on the southern horizon. It wasn’t much to begin with ...

Oregon’s fire lookouts offer a unique opportunity to sleep above the trees, surrounded by breathtaking views and the tranquility of nature. These historic structures, once used for spotting wildfires, ...

With mountaintop settings, serene isolation and an expansive view, fire lookouts in the Willamette National Forest have plenty to offer. As new methods for spotting fires have evolved over the last ...

For the past three years, I’ve been on a quest to spend a night at each of Oregon’s mountaintop lookouts, and this night it’s Hager Mountain Lookout. One of four lookouts open for rental during winter ...