Forest Visitors Facing Storm Damage Hazards This Winter
Officials with the U.S. Forest Service are reminding forest visitors about some important winter safety tips, and also warning them about several hazards created by last month's strong storms.
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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!
It's Firewood Cutting Time In The National Forest!
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...
Campfire Ban Put In Place For Okanogan Wenatchee National Forest
A ban on campfires is now in place in the Okanogan Wenatchee National Forest.
The ban, which includes a number of other activities, is being imposed because of continuing hot, dry weather and increasingly dangerous conditions for fires.
National Forest spokesperson Robin DeMario says there's no set date for when the restrictions will be lifted...