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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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Repainting Lookout Mountain

A week spent with volunteers painting Lookout Mountain in Twisp, swapping stories, and remembering the beautiful history of fire lookouts.
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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.
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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.
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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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Photographer, storyteller, and seasonal fire lookout. Living life off-grid in the beautiful Methow Valley of North Central Washington with two horses and a cattle dog. 🌻☀️

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