u.s. forest service

Campfires in the Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest will be limited starting Friday. The U.S. Forest Service - Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest says it is implementing Stage 1 Fire Restrictions due to lack of spring rains and recent hot weather drying out forest fuels and increasing fire danger...

Memorial Day weekend is the perfect time of year to go outdoors and hit the trails. Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest Goes Mostly Cashless for Holiday Weekend With that, the U.S. Forest Service announces the Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest is moving to primarily cashless collections this holiday weekend...

The body of an Okanogan County woman who went missing last fall has been found. The Okanogan County Sheriff's Office says search teams discovered the remains of 21-year-old Sofia Sorenson Amaro of Oroville in a remote area approximately 16 miles from Loomis on Thursday, April 24...

The U.S. Forest Service is cautioning visitors about changing snow conditions caused by warmer weather. Forest Service officials say trails might be icier during the morning hours due to daytime snowmelt that creates water which freezes during the night...

Representative Kim Schrier warns of the dire consequences of Forest Service personnel cuts, impacting wildfire prevention and public safety.

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...

Chelan County Sheriff's Office secures $20,000 boost for patrolling USFS lands, enhancing public safety and environmental protection.

Stay safe on National Forest roads this winter by respecting closures for wildlife protection and public safety. Check road status before heading out!

Christmas tree cutting permits are now on sale through the U.S. Forest Service. Permits cost $5 each and can be purchased at select Forest Service offices in the region, as well as various local merchants, and online by clicking here. Area students who are in fourth grade can also receive a free Christmas tree cutting permit when they enroll in the Every Kid Outdoors program...

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...