Posts Tagged ‘Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest’
Enchantments Lottery Starts Saturday
Whether wanting to day-hike or some more long-term camping with pack animals, if your destination involves the Enchantments, get ready for the lottery. KOHO’s Marcus Bellissimo explains.
Read MoreCitizens Sought for National Forest Resource Advisory Committee
The U.S. Forest Service is looking to fill vacancies on an advisory committee. The committee covers a wide array of interests – from recreation, to archaeology to wildlife – across the Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest.
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From Ranger Lookout To Vacation Rental
Built in 1947, The Stileko lookout on the Entiat Ranger District gets a new lease on life as a vacation rental. KOHO’s Chris Hansen has the story.
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Christmas Tree Permits Available Now On National Forest
Cutting your own Christmas tree can be a wonderful family experience. But there are a few guidelines to follow when doing so to ensure it stays that way. Also new this year, you can purchase your tree permit online.
Read MoreAgriculture, Pile Burns Decrease Wenatchee Valley Air Quality
Poor air quality can affect everyone. But some groups of people are more susceptible to illness due to poor air quality than others.
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Pile Burns Putting Some Smoke Into NCW
Pile burning is underway on the Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest. If you see or smell smoke this week, it could be from burns up the Chiwawa, Entiat or Methow Valleys. Most smoke will disperse eastward, the forest service said. Crews are burning 100 acres on Natapoc Ridge about three miles north of Plain, 30 acres in…
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Forest Service Asking You To Help Build Sustainable Recreation On Entiat Ranger District
If you recreate in the Entiat Valley, the U.S. Forest Service wants your input. Two open houses will take place this Saturday and Monday for you to speak your opinion on long-term planning for the Entiat Ranger District.
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Campfire Bans For ‘Undeveloped’ Camping Lifted On National Forest
If you enjoy camping outside of designated campgrounds on the Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest, you know it can get a little cold at night without a fire. But now, with fall weather arriving, you can have a fire outside of designated campgrounds.
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100 Mountain Goats Moved From Olympics To Cascades This Year, Forest Service Says
Repopulating a species in an area where they once were abundant can be difficult. Incorporating the use of helicopters and refrigerated trucks and some times resulting in death. Marcus Bellissimo reports.
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Fire Crews Checking Out 20 Small Fires From Recent Lightning
With the heavy rain we received over the weekend, you’d think there would be no chance of lighting caused fire. But in fact, there were over twenty. Marcus Bellissimo reports.
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‘Good Fire’ Planned On Over 11,000 Acres Across Local National Forests
Prescribed fire helps increase forest health and protect nearby communities. This fall, the U.S. Forest Service plans many fires throughout North Central Washington.
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