Knobly Mountan
Intersection
Olson Firetower – 100 Foot Tower
Back in the 1963, the Forest Service ran into a problem with their 60-foot Backbone Mountain Firetower, constructed in 1922 by State of West Virginia.The trees had grown too tall around the tower, and it was decided to scrap the 40-year old tower and replace it with a 100 foot Aermotor tower, with the ability to climb to the roof of the tower via a ladder for even better views (!!) Aermotor offered towers up to 175 feet.
The Forest Service bought a 100 foot tower, name Olson Firetower, to put on the mountain, which is still an impressive height as the tallest fire-tower in New York State is only 70 foot (Wakely Mountain). It's a good climb for sure at 30 feet higher then Wakely and is 133 steps to the cabin.
The circa-1963 Olson Tower is named after Ernst B. Olson in recognition of 28 years of fire control and conservation program service to Monongahela National Forest.
Taken on Thursday October 26, 2023 at Olson Firetower.Truck Camping
In the morning, having my cup of coffee and getting ready to face the day's adventures. I need to get a table, so I don't have so much clutter on my tailgate -- there are no picnic tables at Stoney Pond.
Taken on Sunday November 7, 2010 at Stoney Pond State Forest.Imler From 99
Imler is a great agricultural valley off as seen off of Dunning Mountain on Interstate 99.
Taken on Saturday October 21, 2017 at Imler, Pennsylvania.Russell Brook Falls
Washington Avenue
An autumn afternoon a few years back when I was working downtown at the Alfred E Smith Building.
Taken on Friday October 30, 2015 at Alfred E. Smith Building.