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North Twentymile: A Labor of Love
This year, the beautifully restored D-6 cupola fire lookout at the summit of North Twentymile is celebrating a centennial and a dedicated group of volunteers is committed to maintaining trail access.
The Incredible Northern Lights: February 26-27, 2023
The most vibrant, colorful, long-lasting northern lights show I’ve ever seen happened on February 26-27, 2023 here over the skies of the Methow Valley. It was quite a sight to behold!
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Viewing the Northern Lights
I’m blessed to live in the Methow Valley of North Central Washington, one of the darkest areas in the state. As we head into a period of solar maximum, here are tips for seeing and photographing the elusive northern lights.
Repainting Lookout Mountain
A week spent with volunteers painting Lookout Mountain in Twisp, swapping stories, and remembering the beautiful history of fire lookouts.
Etiquette Tips for Visiting Staffed Fire Lookouts
Two dozen or more of our remaining historical lookouts in Washington State are still staffed by during fire season. Here is a list of staffed lookouts as well as some etiquette tips for visiting a lookout on active duty.
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An Off-Grid Airstream Winter
Stories from an off-grid Methow winter in a tiny 19′ Airstream with double-digit negative temperatures and a comedic amount of snow!
