Classic WA photos: fire lookouts
A 1917 photo of the Kiona Peak lookout in Lewis County. (Photos courtesy of State Digital Archives) They are enduring and rustic symbols of Washington’s forests, standing sentry atop high peaks and ridges. They’re Washington’s fire lookout towers and cabins. These historic structures have long served as the first defense against forest fires. Manned by volunteers, some are still in use, while others are derelict and abandoned yet open to visitors. The high, unobstructed views from these fire lookouts are…