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Buck Rock Foundation
PO Box 540
Squaw Valley, CA  93675

Forest Fire Lookout Association

We are a proud affiliate of the Forest Fire Lookout Association (FFLA): Sierra / Nevada Chapter.

 

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WELCOME!


Fire Lookouts are the first line of defense against catastrophic wildfires.

Fire Lookouts connect us to the land and our conservation heritage.

Fire Lookouts are great destinations.

Fire Lookouts are educational.

Fire Lookouts are cool!

The Buck Rock Foundation is a 501 (c) 3 nonprofit organization dedicated to preserving the tradition of fire lookouts and other historic facilities.  Founders were motivated to form this association because of mutual concern over the neglect, abandonment and destruction of many historic fire lookouts. 

Our mission is to preserve fire lookouts for the purpose of fire detection, education, interpretation and historic preservation. 

Our vision is to create an atmosphere where the concept of stewardship of our conservation heritage can flourish with children and adults from all walks of life.

Support the Buck Rock Foundation
Together we can make a difference!

 

 
 

 

BUCK ROCK LOOKOUT

November 1, 2012 -- Buck Rock is closed for the season!

ELEVATION: 8500 FEET
SEQUOIA NATIONAL FOREST / GIANT SEQUOIA NATIONAL MONUMENT
CALIFORNIA, USA

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ANNOUNCEMENTS:

2013 Volunteer Training and Orientation Schedule.

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Newsletter Information:  For those of you who get our newsletter, be advised that we have had some technical difficulties during our transition to a new mailing program.  Please check the back of your latest issue to see if your name and address match up.  If they do not, please email us with the correct information.  If you normally receive our newsletter but did not, let us know.  We apologize for any inconvenience.  Thank you! 

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PLEASE READ our call for project volunteers.

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 The Needles Lookout was destroyed in a single structure fire on 7/28.  Please click here for the official press release, related articles & photos.  (Updated 12/29/12)

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WE NEED YOU!
We are actively recruiting for our volunteer program. We need fire watchers! Please read more about the Volunteer Program.

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Go Visit A Lookout!
Get information and directions to other lookouts in the Central California Area.

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BUCK ROCK HISTORY
Located in the Sequoia National Forest, Buck Rock Lookout sits perched atop a granite dome and offers a breathtaking view of the Great Western Divide....read more->

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HIKING AND CAMPING AROUND BUCK ROCK
There are many trails and campgrounds in and around Buck Rock Lookout. We are located in the Big Meadows area of the Hume Lake District of Sequoia National Forest, adjacent to the Jennie Lakes Wilderness area.... read more->

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HOW TO GET THERE
Take either Hwy 180 east from Fresno, CA or Hwy 198 east from Visalia, CA.......... read more->