okanogan-wenatchee national forest

Spring is here, and that means prescribed burning operations are now underway in the Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest. Residents in the Wenatchee Valley and surrounding vicinity might have seen smoke from a prescribed burn that happened about five miles southwest of Wenatchee on Wednesday...

The U.S. Forest Service is reminding visitors that its portion of the Lakeshore Trail at the north end of Lake Chelan is open, but with two overnight camping closures. The Cascade Creek and Moore Point Campgrounds are both closed for overnight use, however, day use is permitted at each location...

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...

With temperatures dropping well below freezing in North Central Washington, the U.S. Forest Service is warning recreationists about the dangers of hypothermia. The condition results when more heat escapes from a human body than it can produce...

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...

Stay safe on National Forest roads this winter by respecting closures for wildlife protection and public safety. Check road status before heading out!

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...

Forest Service veteran Tara Umphries named supervisor of Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest, set to lead conservation efforts starting December 1.

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...