Hiking Oregon's Fire Lookouts

Friday, May 14th  |   6-7:00 PM   |   The Community Room   

For more than a century fire lookouts have played a vital role in the detection of wildfires. While many of those lookouts have disappeared, some of those that remain offer unique hiking destinations with stunning views and fascinating history. In this one-hour presentation Cheryl Hill will talk about her new book Hiking Oregon’s Fire Lookouts, highlight some of the most rewarding lookout hikes, share stories from her journey to visit every standing lookout in the state, and explain how to rent a lookout. A Q&A session will follow the presentation.

Author Bio: Oregon native Cheryl Hill is an author, photographer, and lookout enthusiast. She works as a librarian in a public library and in her free time she enjoys volunteering, hiking, backpacking, camping, and working towards her goal of visiting every standing lookout in Oregon. She is the author of Mount Hood National Forest, Fire Lookouts of Oregon, and Hiking Oregon’s Fire Lookouts. Cheryl lives in the Portland area with her husband and two cats.

Book Description: Hiking Oregon’s Fire Lookouts is your comprehensive guide to 40 still-standing lookouts and 5 scenic former lookout sites. Author and fire lookout enthusiast Cheryl Hill combines detailed trail write-ups, maps, and stunning photography with her deep knowledge of Oregon’s fire lookout history. Each entry includes everything hikers need to plan a successful outing: driving directions, trail maps, GPS coordinates, elevation details, permit info, and notes on wildflowers, wildlife, and wildfire history. Whether you’re trekking to a panoramic perch in the Cascades or uncovering a hidden site in the Coast Range, this guide reveals the beauty, stories, and sweeping views found at these unique destinations.

Registration is not required. If you would like to sign up for a reminder about this event, please visit: https://calendly.com/wlpl-adult-services/hiking-oregons-fire-lookouts