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Rasputen
11-23-2008, 12:01
Looks like the future of Shuckstack needs our help!
http://www.carolinamtnclub.com/enews/Enews%20archive/FutureofShuckstackTower.pdf
Serial 07
11-23-2008, 12:16
thanks for posting this...will write a letter...
Lone Wolf
11-23-2008, 12:18
worthy cause? not in my eyes. it's a rickity old eyesore that should be torn down. there a far more worthier causes out there
worthy cause? not in my eyes. it's a rickity old eyesore that should be torn down. there a far more worthier causes out there
That's the point of restoration. There aren't any better views in the southern Smokies.
Yup lots of causes. Some worthier than others.
Rasputen
11-23-2008, 13:36
worthy cause? not in my eyes. it's a rickity old eyesore that should be torn down. there a far more worthier causes out there
Is it an eyesore that should be removed in order to return the mountain to its natural state? Or, does its rich history and enjoyment by past,present and future hikers beckon its return to mint condition. Time will tell.....
Worthier causes? There is no rating system. We are all motivated to participate or give in different ways for different things. I say we put a big red light on top to guide Santa in!
Sly said it best..
Lone Wolf
11-23-2008, 14:26
Is it an eyesore that should be removed in order to return the mountain to its natural state?
yes, exactly
Blissful
11-23-2008, 21:04
The views were super up there, I must say, but the tower in the wind was like being on some amusement park ride.
THANX, Rasputen. Instead of bitching and whining about something I'll take action and write a letter!
worthy cause? not in my eyes. it's a rickity old eyesore that should be torn down. there a far more worthier causes out there
Maybe the makings of a good thread there. What should ATC be spending money on?
Shuckstack tower was rickety and spooky 18 years ago. I hope they can restore it. I hope the AT always has a few firetowers left standing on it.
Shuckstack tower was rickety and spooky 18 years ago.
Still is.
If you want information about NC's fire towers, this is your resource:
http://www.amazon.com/Hiking-North-Carolinas-Lookout-Towers/dp/0895873567/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1227646809&sr=1-4
There's some sort of fire tower preservation society that is lobbying to save and fix up fire towers. I'm not at home, so I can't look up the information right now.
Plodderman
12-03-2008, 18:53
Was there a few years ago and it was in pretty bad shape. I am from Ohio and spend a lot of time in the Smokies and I would like to see it restored but does not seem like a AT project more of a park problem. But money is money and I appreciate the info on the sights. I will check on it.