okanogan-wenatchee national forest

Christmas tree permits are available in Washington’s Okanogan-Wenatchee forest, with rules, maps, safety tips, and permit details for tree cutting.

Even as several wildfires remain active in Washington State, prescribed burning is starting up on the Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest.

Labor Mountain Fire near Cashmere surged past 35,000 acres with just 7% containment as crews protect homes and hope cooler weather slows the blaze.

A round of weekend thunderstorms over the Central Cascades has ignited no fewer than a dozen new wildfires on the Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest.

The Wildcat Fire near Naches grows to 6,700 acres with zero containment, forcing closures and evacuation alerts in the Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest.

The Labor Mountain Fire near Cle Elum has grown to 700 acres, forcing crews to pull back as steep terrain and dry conditions fuel rapid wildfire growth.

Officials with the U.S. Forest Service are reminding campers and other visitors to be more responsible with both fire and garbage when recreating in the National Forest.

Campfires in the Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest will be limited starting Friday. The U.S. Forest Service - Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest says it is implementing Stage 1 Fire Restrictions due to lack of spring rains and recent hot weather drying out forest fuels and increasing fire danger...

The U.S. Forest Service is cautioning visitors about changing snow conditions caused by warmer weather. Forest Service officials say trails might be icier during the morning hours due to daytime snowmelt that creates water which freezes during the night...

The U.S. Forest Service is reminding visitors and recreationists not to disturb wildlife during the winter months. Forest officials say winter is always a time of higher stress for forest animals for several reasons, primarily because food is scarce and animals must rely heavily on their stored body fat to survive...