Okanogan Wenatchee Forest Reminding Hikers To Watch Out For Ticks
Be aware of ticks in brush covered areas and check out your gear, your pets and yourself so you don’t bring them home with you.
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Rules Of Engagement To Remember On The Many NCW Trails
The Okanogan Wenatchee National Forest is reminding the public about the rules of etiquette when sharing trails with other modes of travel.
Forest Service Cautioning Hikers After Enchantments Rescue
They say the recent rescue of two hikers in the Enchantments is an example of people being too eager and even impatient to get into the woods.
Daily Camping Permit Lottery For Enchantments Changing This Year
People no longer must physically go to the Wenatchee River Ranger Station in Leavenworth but can enter the lottery through an app
Early Interest In Woodcutting At Okanogan Wenatchee Nat. Forest
The practice is allowed in certain sections of the forest, but the season doesn't start until May.
Okanogan Wenatchee National Forest Not Ready For Hiking, Camping
National forest spokesperson Robin DeMario says many people see the dry conditions and mistakenly think conditions are favorable for hiking and camping
Prescribed Burns Coming To The Okanogan Wenatchee National Forest
The mild winter and recent warmer temperatures are giving crews access to prescribed fire units earlier this year than last.
Plenty Of Places In NCW To Take Part In Great Backyard Bird Count
Some of the birds now present in North Central Washington are Canadian Geese and Waterfowl.
Restoration Work Being Done On WA National Forest Lookouts
Work was completed to restore much of one structure in Okanogan County - the North Twentymile Lookout D-6 Cupola - last summer on its 100th anniversary.
Snowpack Down; Snowmobiling Still Popular In NCW Forest
Forest service spokesperson Robin DeMario says anyone on a snowmobile is going to have a wide option of trails to choose from.