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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...

There's now access to locations at lower elevations with the warmer weather and snow melt-off.

U.S. Forest Service spokesperson Robin DeMario says the in-between time period known as shoulder season will take a while to arrive.

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...

Forest Service officials have banned campfires due to the rapidly changing conditions over the past week with the heatwave. Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest Public Affairs Officer Robin Demario says they are experiencing high fire danger conditions ...

If you're planning on visiting the National Forest during the heat wave, Okanogan-Wenatchee Public Affairs Officer Robin Demario says it's important to pace yourself and bring lots of water to stay hydrated. "Get out early in the morning and return later when temperatures aren’t so brutally hot. Be sure t ...

The sun is starting to hit the national forest, but that doesn't mean a lack of winter sports fun. Okanogan-Wenatchee Public Affairs Officer Robin Demario says be prepared for cold temperatures, particularly at night. "Echo Ridge Nordic Ski Area, near Chelan, has great groomed trails and fantastic views, and snowmobilers in the Lake Wenatchee area can also see wonderful sunrises at Sugarloaf

The leaves in the National Forest are starting to change color with fall beginning next week and Okanogan-Wenatchee Public Affairs Officer Robin DeMario says it's important to check the status of campgrounds if you're planning on heading out for the weekend to enjoy the natural beauty ...

Many folks will be spending the holiday weekend in the great outdoors. Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest Public Affairs Officer Robin DeMario says this is one of their busiest weekends and the campgrounds are expected to be full. "If camping in dispersed areas please pack home your trash ...

The national forests are still open for recreation at this time, though visitors need to observe the social distancing guidelines. Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest Public Affairs Officer Robin DeMario says that might mean stepping off the trail to give space to another person, or giving ample distance in the parking lot ...