From: Brad Eells
Hello Fire Lookout Fans and Friends,
Lookout updates:
High Point – survived the winter…and the earthquake quite well with only one small leak in the sink vent. The road is another matter but we hope to have it graded soon. A very large boulder and oak tree have already been removed. Our plan is to open up mid to late May for Season II. The lookout is still not accessible to public visitors. We are working with the Forest to resolve the last few safety issues that will hopefully see the lookout accessible to visitors early this Summer.
High Point made the cover of FFLA’s Lookout Network for the Spring 2010 edition. Take a look here:
www.ffla.org/nlspring2010-1.pdf
Boucher Hill – has seen lots of activity this winter including some significant damage to the exterior siding. We are working with Cal Fire and State Parks to facilitate the rehabilitation, restoration and re-opening of Boucher Hill Lookout for fire detection and visitor interpretation. 3 new interpretive panels will be installed on the observation deck this Summer telling the story of Fire Detection.
Estelle Mountain/Hemet-Ryan – Cal Fire has offered us the lookout building and tower when they deactivate it some time in the next few years. We look forward to an opportunity to relocate the structure to a former lookout site.
Lyons Peak – Road access remains an issue…all I can say here is…stay tuned…
Los Pinos – Continues to be staffed by veteran Forest Service lookouts…the only ones in all of Southern California.
Hot Springs Mountain – A future project may still await…the Angeles National Forest Fire Lookout Association will hopefully be constructing an identical structure to replace the lost Vetter Mountain Lookout. We can share planning and knowledge if both projects move forward.
Upcoming Events:
June 4-6: Temecula Valley Balloon and Wine Festival at Lake Skinner…come see the Smokey Bear Balloon…you can even become a crew member. You can talk lookouts with about 50,000 guests too!
June 15 – July 5: Del Mar Fair – Come hang out in the Forest booth and recruit volunteers, talk lookouts and have great fun! Daily shifts are available – Let me know if you can help. Here’s to an even more successful 2010! Click for Brad’s contact info:
Brad Eells, National Secretary – Chapter Chairman
Forest Fire Lookout Association, Inc.
San Diego – Riverside Chapter
661-747-5517
Palomar Mountain News 
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