The fire tower is listed on the National Register of Historic Towers. Near the base of the tower is the foundation of the home where the forester and his family lived at one time. A rest area with picnic tables has been developed at this site making it a nice stop to enjoy a picnic lunch. As you begin your walk along the trail to the tower, take a moment to read the Byway interpretive panel. Paul Bunyan shares how he came up with the idea for fire towers way back in the old loggin' days.

See the tower on the first set of Paul Bunyan Scenic Byway playing cards.