Moonpass Lookouts
TIME 2026 TIME World's Greatest Places
As the U.S. has shifted to using more advanced technologies to monitor wildfires, historic fire lookouts—remote towers once staffed by human observers scanning for the first signs of fire—are being reimagined as bookable vacation rentals on the federal government’s Recreation.gov website. In 2017, Boise entrepreneur Kristie Mae Wolfe, who had already developed a following on Airbnb for her whimsical rentals (including one shaped like a potato), bought an out-of-commission lookout on private land
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As the U.S. has shifted to using more advanced technologies to monitor wildfires, historic fire lookouts—remote towers once staffed by human observers scanning for the first signs of fire—are being reimagined as bookable vacation rentals on the federal government’s Recreation.gov website. In 2017, Boise entrepreneur Kristie Mae Wolfe, who had already developed a following on Airbnb for her whimsical rentals (including one shaped like a potato), bought an out-of-commission lookout on private land
Recognition history
Dated appearances from independent guides and award organizations, with the underlying list record or original source where available.
TIME 2026 TIME World's Greatest Places
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Details
- Scenic
- Rustic
- Cozy
- Quiet
- Intimate
- Romantic Getaway
- Weekend Escape
- Wellness Retreat
- Anniversary
- Historic Building
- Panoramic View
- Spa
- Mountain
- Garden
Off-grid, immersive forest atmosphere focused on silence, stargazing, and simple, old-fashioned comforts, with wood fires, natural light from 360-degree windows and a smart glass roof, and minimal artificial noise or technology.
Around Moonpass Lookouts
Moonpass Lookouts is at 7000 Moonpass Rd, Wallace, ID 83873, United States.
Booking
Reservations: Required. Contact Moonpass Lookouts through its website.
Questions about Moonpass Lookouts
- Where is Moonpass Lookouts?
- Moonpass Lookouts is at 7000 Moonpass Rd, Wallace, ID 83873, United States.
- What recognition has Moonpass Lookouts received?
- Moonpass Lookouts is recognised by TIME 2026 TIME World's Greatest Places.
- How do I book Moonpass Lookouts?
- Reservations: Required. Contact Moonpass Lookouts through its website.