okanogan-wenatchee national forest

National Forest campgrounds at higher elevations are still closed because of lingering snow.

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

They're currently becoming widespread in spots such as the Ski Hill area near Leavenworth and the Echo Ridge trail system in the foothills above Lake Chelan.

Prescribed burning has started in the Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest and will continue over the next couple of months.

Ice Fest in Leavenworth takes place Saturday and Sunday, while Winterfest in Lake Chelan starts its two weekend stretch on Friday.

Updates will be provided when more information becomes available.