okanogan-wenatchee national forest

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...

Thanks to cooler weather, and with the arrival of Autumn, campfire restrictions are being lifted in the Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest. The action means that recreationists can have once again wood and charcoal campfires in all areas of the national forest that are normally open to campfires...

Update on Swauk Creek Fire: Crews battling the 331-acre fire focus on containment lines for progress.

New regulations in Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest aim to reduce bear attractants and conflicts with humans for a safer coexistence.

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...

Exciting opportunity: Forest Service recruitment event in Wenatchee for aspiring firefighters!

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. ...

Attention local organizations! Submit your forest improvement project proposals to the USFS by October 3. About $600,000 in funding is available for activities like noxious weed control.

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.