A visit to Hornet Lookout
Hornet Lookout in Flathead National Forest. (Avery Howe/Bigfork Eagle)
The views out from Hornet Lookout, including Margot the dog. (Avery Howe/Bigfork Eagle)
The inside of Hornet Lookout. (Avery Howe/Bigfork Eagle)
The top level of Hornet Lookout. (Avery Howe/Bigfork Eagle)
Margot the dog watches the sunset out of Hornet Lookout. (Avery Howe/Bigfork Eagle)
Huckleberries along Hornet Lookout Trail. (Avery Howe/Bigfork Eagle)
On Saturday, March 2 circa 7:46 a.m., I was awake but still in my pajamas, bothering four of my closest friends via Snapchat. I had recruited them to help me in a near impossible mission: renting Hornet Lookout for Labor Day.
The reservations for most Forest Service rentals open at 8 a.m., six months before check-in. I had been refreshing recreation.gov all morning. I watched the little digital clock at the top of my phone screen, and as it turned to 8 sharp, hit “reserve” with the reflexes of a feline on Adderall... only to be informed I had missed my opportunity.
A minute later, my roommate, Jessi, texted me the reservation details. She’s quicker than my cat-like reflexes, I guess.
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