okanogan-wenatchee national forest

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. ...

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

Local authorities are actively managing the lightning-fueled Easy Fire near Mazama. Plan your travel on SR20 carefully to avoid disruptions.

The Pioneer Fire grows to 29,995 acres; state resources have been marshaled. Level 1 evacuations still in place for Stehekin, according to fire officials.

Stay informed on the latest Pioneer Fire updates as 558 personnel work to contain the 7,180-acre blaze in Lake Chelan-Sawtooth Wilderness Area.

Stay informed about the Pioneer Fire's containment progress and strategic suppression efforts with the latest updates.

People no longer must physically go to the Wenatchee River Ranger Station in Leavenworth but can enter the lottery through an app

As the daylight shortens and the weather gets chillier there's still a number of activities for people to enjoy in the national forest. Fall is a popular time for cutting firewood from the forest and spokesperson Robin DeMario with the Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest says there's a few things you'll need to have besides a sharpened axe when doing so...

Wood cutting is allowed in designated locations in the Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest.

There's still more than 90 inches of snow at the Stevens Pass SNOTEL, according to the USDA.