The top of the mountain had a history and four concrete feet that once held a fire tower. “It was very popular locally within the community as a destination, and several people said ‘Gee, I ...

Back in 1935, Hunter Fire Tower Observer William (Bill) Byrne was beginning his 20 years of employment with the New York City Fire Department. Now, years later, he was again ...

Hunter Fire Tower in the snow. Last month I featured a column by Dede Thorpe, Hunter Town Historian, and fire observer at the Hunter Mountain Fire Tower in 1973.

The Bear Hill fire tower at Allis State Park will be the first to close from May 1 to June 15. Burke Mountain fire tower will then close to the public from May 15 to July 31.