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Prescribed Burning Happening Today In Entiat, Monday Near Chelan
Prescribed Burning Happening Today In Entiat, Monday Near Chelan
Prescribed Burning Happening Today In Entiat, Monday Near Chelan
Prescribed burning activities are continuing on the Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest. Crews will conduct burning operations on 100 acres in the Gold Ridge area of the Entiat Ranger District today (April 3), and will continue with the burning of up to 700 more acres in the same area tomorrow or Sunday, weather permitting...
Prescribed Burning Begins On Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest
Prescribed Burning Begins On Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest
Prescribed Burning Begins On Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest
Spring is here, and that means prescribed burning operations are now underway in the Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest. Residents in the Wenatchee Valley and surrounding vicinity might have seen smoke from a prescribed burn that happened about five miles southwest of Wenatchee on Wednesday...
Remote Camping Options Open But Limited Along Lake Chelan
Remote Camping Options Open But Limited Along Lake Chelan
Remote Camping Options Open But Limited Along Lake Chelan
The U.S. Forest Service is reminding visitors that its portion of the Lakeshore Trail at the north end of Lake Chelan is open, but with two overnight camping closures. The Cascade Creek and Moore Point Campgrounds are both closed for overnight use, however, day use is permitted at each location...
Forest Officials Issuing Warnings About Disturbing Winter Wildlife
Forest Officials Issuing Warnings About Disturbing Winter Wildlife
Forest Officials Issuing Warnings About Disturbing Winter Wildlife
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...
National Forest Reminding Visitors To Be Alert For Avalanches
National Forest Reminding Visitors To Be Alert For Avalanches
National Forest Reminding Visitors To Be Alert For Avalanches
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...
Forest Service Urging Caution On Its Roads During Winter
Forest Service Urging Caution On Its Roads During Winter
Forest Service Urging Caution On Its Roads During Winter
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...

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