okanogan-wenatchee national forest

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...

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...