enchantments

Three people were killed in a snow slide near Leavenworth over the weekend. Rich Magnussen with Chelan County Emergency Management says the victims were part of a group of six who were climbing the northeast couloir of Colchuck Peak in The Enchantments at around 1 p...

Applications are being taken until midnight next Wednesday the 2,700 camping slots available from the middle of May through the end of October.

This occurred in the 300 block of Commercial Street in Leavenworth, near the Enchantment area near Blackbird Island.

ABC's Good Morning America did a story on the rescue which involved more than a dozen personnel from multiple agencies being flown by helicopter to a hiker who was trapped under a massive boulder.

Sgt. Jason Reinfeld of Chelan County Emergency Management says a 28-year-old Seattle man fell about 10 to 12 feet, possibly breaking his arm and couldn't climb back down Sunday morning.

Outdoor adventurers are going to have to wait a little bit longer to explore the Enchantments for the season. Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest Public Affairs Officer Robin Demario says there is still a lot of snow. "The road leading to Eightmile Lake and Stuart Lake trailheads will probably open in early June after the snow has melted off and the roads have had a chance to dry out ... Read

As we have moved into March, the avalanche danger in the Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest remains very high. Public Affairs Officer Robin Demario says it's important to be aware of the conditions by checking the Northwest Avalanche Center's website ...

The U.S. Forest Service will begin trail improvement work on the Snow Lakes Trail Monday between Nada and Snow Lakes. Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest Public Affairs Officer Robin DeMario says, "During the work days Monday through Thursday, hikers should expect possible delays up to 3-4 hours as explosives are being used to remove a major landslide in the area ...