Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest
 

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Snow-covered treesThe Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest is a large and diverse area, encompassing over 4-million acres along the east slopes of the Cascade Range in Washington. For general information about the forest click here.

Okanogan-Wenatchee NF and State vicinity map

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Guided Interpretive Nordic Ski Trips

Guided Interpretive Nordic Ski Trips

Every Sunday through February at Snoqualmie Pass. A partnership between the US Forest Service and Summit at Snoqualmie.


Guided Snowshoe Walks Lead Hikers Through Winter Wonderland

Get outdoors and learn about winter ecology while snowshoeing on your National Forest lands January 8 through March 31. Forest Service guides offer outings tailored to various skill levels for adults and children at Snoqualmie Pass. No previous experience is necessary for the 90 minute walk; snowshoes are provided for all walks.


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Spotlights

Why so many dead trees?

Defoliated Tree

The majority of the trees that look brown and dead have had their needles removed by an insect -- the Western Spruce Budworm. Though these insects kill many trees, many more will recover.

Holden Mine Site Cleanup

Holden Mine Cleanup

Infrastructure development and early works projects are being implemented during the field seasons of 2011-2012.

 




Visitor Use Reports

The National Visitor Use Monitoring program provides information about recreation visitors to national forests.