·November 25, 2023·

Ned Hill Lookout

Despite rheumatoid arthritis I've spent over 20 years exploring the Washington State backcountry and I believe our connection with nature—its land, water, sky, and wildlife—makes us whole. A huge fire lookout geek, I've visited every historic fire lookout in Washington, staff the Goat Peak fire lookout near my home in the Methow Valley, and help to research and preserve these historic structures. I live off-grid in Twisp, Washington with my Mustang Pippin and my Cattle Dog Hudson. Join me as I share my love of the PNW and beyond, especially the beautiful Valley I'm lucky to call home!

Setting Sun Mountain Lookout Site

Traversing the Golden Stairway: Starvation to Old Baldy

Muckamuck Mountain Lookout Site

An Off-Grid Airstream Winter

For the Birds

Investing in Energy Independence

North Twentymile: A Labor of Love

Repainting Lookout Mountain

Etiquette Tips for Visiting Staffed Fire Lookouts

Setting Sun Mountain Lookout Site

Traversing the Golden Stairway: Starvation to Old Baldy

Muckamuck Mountain Lookout Site

Ned Hill Lookout

Miners Ridge Lookout to Image Lake to Suiattle River

Suiattle River to Miners Ridge Lookout

Winchester Lookout

Watch Mountain Lookout

Hiking the Grand Canyon’s Rim to River and Back in a Day

Washington State Hot Springs

Easy and Delicious Homemade Backpacking Meals

Bridge Creek Lookout Site (aka Fenceline Peak)

Backpacking to Heaven on the Devils Dome Loop

Ned Hill Lookout

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