Chelan County will receive nearly $6 million in state funding for outdoor recreation and conservation projects, including park expansions, trail repairs, and boating upgrades.
Hunters can apply for Special Hunt Permits with the Washington Department of Fish & Wildlife.
The department says the application period is open until Wednesday, May 28. If your application is drawn, you will obtain access to hunting opportunities, such as elk, turkey, or deer, unavailable during the general hunting season.
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You have an opportunity to earn cash for catching fish.
The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife says the 2025 Northern Pikeminnow Sport Reward Fishery began Thursday, May 1. You can fish for northern pikeminnow up to the Priest Rapids Dam, which is south of Mattawa...
Stehekin, Washington, is considered one of the most remote towns in the lower 48 of the United States. Located in the North Cascades off Lake Chelan, the town is completely shut off from the world—you can’t drive there, so you have to get creative!
Chelan County is seeking public input about recreation as it works to update its Comprehensive Plan.
Every seven years, the County updates the recreation element of the plan, which helps to ensure eligibility for grant funding opportunities that can assist with the implementation of priority actions identified within the plan update...
Chelan County stakeholders held a community meeting in preparation for this year’s upcoming river recreation season in Leavenworth Tuesday.
Chelan County’s Natural Resources Department, Chelan County Commissioner Shon Smith, Chelan County Sheriff Mike Morrison, Chelan County Sheriff’s Office Chief Ryan Moody, Chelan County Sheriff’s Office Deputy Mike McLeod, the City of Leavenworth, Chelan County