Plan Ahead: Essential Winter Tips for National Forest Drivers
Stay safe on National Forest roads this winter by respecting closures for wildlife protection and public safety. Check road status before heading out!
okanogan-wenatchee national forest
Forest Service Urging Caution On Its Roads During Winter
With winter weather arriving all across Washington State, visitors to the National Forest are being reminded to expect a wide range of conditions on forest roads.
Spokesperson Robin DeMario with the Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest says drivers should be prepared for a much greater chance of hazardous conditions...
Woodcutting Permits Now Available Through Nat'l Forest
With the weather getting colder, many folks will soon be busy gathering their winter supplies of firewood from the National Forest.
Forest spokesperson, Robin DeMario, says cutting permits and the associated tags allow wood to be taken from select areas of the Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest...
U.S. Forest Service Prepping Roads For Winter
Over the coming weeks, the U.S. Forest Service will be performing maintenance on several roads in the Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest.
Crews will be cutting and removing brush along Meadow Creek Roads 6300 and 6306 near Fish Lake in the Lake Wenatchee area...
Forest Service To Waive Most User Fees On Saturday
This weekend is setting up to be a great time to get outside and enjoy some early fall colors in the National Forest.
The array hues commonly associated with autumn leaves are just becoming visible in many areas of the forest.
Robin DeMario with the Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest says this Saturday (Sept...
National Forest Seeks to Curb Bear Interactions with Humans
New regulations in Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest aim to reduce bear attractants and conflicts with humans for a safer coexistence.
Many Campgrounds To Soon Close For Season, But Some Still Useable
After another busy summer season, many campgrounds in the region will soon begin the process of shutting down prior to the arrival of winter.
Spokesperson Robin DiMario with the Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest says there are a number of things which need to be done when closing a campground for the season...
Forest Service Advising To Be Prepared For Changing Seasons
Now that Labor Day Weekend has passed, recreationists should find a lot more availability at regional campgrounds.
Despite the end of the crush for camping spots, plenty of people are still expected to venture into the National Forest in the weeks ahead.
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Forest Service Preoccupied With Series of Small Fires
Below is a catalog of all the lightning-fueled blazes that have broken out in the Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest. These fires pose a formidable challenge despite their small size.
Cle Elum Ranger District
Daniel Ridge Fire; tenth of an acre in size; smokejumpers actively tending to the fire
Cherry Garcia Fire; tenth of an acre in size; fully contained
Waptus Fire; 1 acre in size; fully contai
Update on Easy Fire: SR20 Reopens to Through Traffic
Local authorities are actively managing the lightning-fueled Easy Fire near Mazama. Plan your travel on SR20 carefully to avoid disruptions.