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2025 Press Releases

Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest to move to primarily cashless collections Memorial Day weekend

Release Date: May 19th, 2025
Wenatchee, WA, May 19, 2025 — Ahead of Memorial Day weekend, the Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest will be transitioning to primarily cashless…

Public Comments Requested on Proposed Cle Elum River Restoration Project

Release Date: May 16th, 2025
The Okanogan-National Forest, working in partnership with Yakama Nation Fisheries Program, are seeking public input on a proposed aquatic restoration…

Travel delays will begin in April due to Icicle Road repair project

Release Date: March 21st, 2025
Leavenworth, WA (March  21, 2025) — Campers and hikers making plans to visit the Icicle River corridor recreation area should prepare for…

Prescribed fire planned on 16,461 acres across the Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest this Spring

Release Date: March 14th, 2025
WENATCHEE, WA – March 14, 2025 – Prescribed burning operations will begin across the Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest as soon as weather and…