Rich Mountain Fire Tower: The Life of a Lookout

Wilderness firefighting in the early 1900s was an important job performed by the most hardy individuals. Meet a park interpreter at the Rich Mountain Fire Tower to hear the history and stories of the men and women who lived at this outpost. From ice-encrusted winters to deadly hot summers, there was no time off for the fire tower lookouts. Note: This program does not enter the Rich Mountain Fire Tower itself due to inaccessibility and safety concerns.