Mark Hufstetler

listen here for interview 1- November 29, 2022 listen here for interview 2- January 30, 2023 to listen to a shortened (~15 minute), AI-created podcast of these interviews please click here Interview 1 Summary: Mark Hufstetler describes being born in Utah in 1958. He says his father was a career U.S. Forest Service employee, and …

2022 Projects

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Brian Miller

Listen here for interview 1- June 20, 2022 listen here for interview 2- July 11, 2022 Interview 1 Summary: Brian shares being born in Indiana but his family moved to Montana when he was four. He tells of living in Potomac, where he also went to school. He says playing outdoors led to a “wild …

Leif Haugen

listen here This interview spans Leif Haugen’s entire lookout career: Mount Morrell, Mt. Henry, Numa Ridge, and Thoma. Along with experiences on the lookouts, Leif discusses knowledge and experience he gained on how to live on a lookout and do a quality job; the Park Service and Forest Service organizations; and his role in creating …