okanogan wenatchee national forest

The U.S. Forest Service (USFS) is advising recreationists to stay out of areas in the forest that have recently been impacted by fire. USFS officials say the warning applies to areas that have recently experienced both wildfire or controlled burns. ...

National Forest spokesperson Robin DeMario says some local laws may allow fireworks close to the forest, but are never allowed inside.

Half of the top 10 sites in the forest are near Leavenworth, according to one camping website.

It happens every spring because deer fawns are typically born between April and June.

Most of the campgrounds are now open while a few are still going through the cleanup process from winter.

The Okanogan Wenatchee National Forest is reminding the public about the rules of etiquette when sharing trails with other modes of travel.

They say the recent rescue of two hikers in the Enchantments is an example of people being too eager and even impatient to get into the woods.

National forest spokesperson Robin DeMario says many people see the dry conditions and mistakenly think conditions are favorable for hiking and camping

The mild winter and recent warmer temperatures are giving crews access to prescribed fire units earlier this year than last.

Work was completed to restore much of one structure in Okanogan County - the North Twentymile Lookout D-6 Cupola - last summer on its 100th anniversary.