okanogan-wenatchee national forest

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...

The colors of Autumn are peaking in Washington, and many people are flocking to the state's forestlands to catch a glimpse of Mother Nature's striking displays before her leaves hit the ground. At higher elevations, larch tree needles have turned to golden brown, while at lower altitudes there are pockets of yellow, orange, and red leaves on a variety of trees...

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...

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...