At the top of the 3,344-foot Okemo Mountain outside of Ludlow, Vermont sits a 60-foot tall fire tower, open to anyone who dares to climb its steep steps for a panoramic view of the surrounding Green Mountains. In the wintertime, one can see at least seven surrounding ski areas from atop the tower. The summer viewing brings a sea of green. And of course, the fall foliage is a wonder to behold in all directions. In 1910, Vermont granted authority to the State Forester to employ watchmen, positioned on peaks…
