okanogan-wenatchee national forest

Forest Officials Issuing Warnings About Disturbing Winter Wildlife
Forest Officials Issuing Warnings About Disturbing Winter Wildlife
Forest Officials Issuing Warnings About Disturbing Winter Wildlife
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...
National Forest Reminding Visitors To Be Alert For Avalanches
National Forest Reminding Visitors To Be Alert For Avalanches
National Forest Reminding Visitors To Be Alert For Avalanches
With heavy snow in the forecast for the mountains of North Central Washington in the days ahead, the National Forest Service is reminding visitors to be aware of the risk for avalanches. Spokesperson Robin DeMario with the Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest says it's always important to check the latest avalanche forecasts before venturing into mountainous areas...
Forest Service Urging Caution On Its Roads During Winter
Forest Service Urging Caution On Its Roads During Winter
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
Woodcutting Permits Now Available Through Nat'l Forest
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
U.S. Forest Service Prepping Roads For Winter
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
Forest Service To Waive Most User Fees On Saturday
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...
Many Campgrounds To Soon Close For Season, But Some Still Useable
Many Campgrounds To Soon Close For Season, But Some Still Useable
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...

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