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Fire Lookouts of Glacier National Park: A Visual History

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Glacier National Park is home to some of the most beautiful and iconic scenery in the United States. But the park is also home to a lesser-known but equally important part of its history: its fire lookouts.

Fire lookouts were built in Glacier National Park in the early 1900s to help prevent and suppress wildfires. These towers were staffed by rangers who would climb to the top and scan the horizon for signs of smoke. If a fire was spotted, the ranger would report it to park headquarters and a crew would be dispatched to put it out.

Fire Lookouts of Glacier National Park (Images of America)

by David R. Butler

4.4 out of 5

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Fire lookouts played a vital role in protecting Glacier National Park from wildfires for decades. But with the advent of new technology, such as airplanes and satellites, fire lookouts began to be phased out. Today, only a few fire lookouts remain in operation in Glacier National Park.

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Fire Lookouts of Glacier National Park: Images of America is a beautiful and informative book that explores the history of the fire lookouts in Glacier National Park. With stunning photography and engaging text, this book is a must-have for anyone who loves Glacier National Park or is interested in the history of fire lookout towers.

The book is divided into two parts. The first part provides a brief history of fire lookouts in Glacier National Park, from their early construction to their eventual decline. The second part of the book features a collection of stunning photographs of fire lookouts in Glacier National Park. These photographs capture the beauty of the park and the important role that fire lookouts played in its history.

Fire Lookouts of Glacier National Park: Images of America is a beautiful and informative book that tells the story of an important part of Glacier National Park's history. With stunning photography and engaging text, this book is a must-have for anyone who loves Glacier National Park or is interested in the history of fire lookout towers.

Fire Lookouts of Glacier National Park (Images of America)

by David R. Butler

4.4 out of 5