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Recreation Opportunities

Biker with Dog in the Chelan Ranger District
Our national forests offer mountain bikers miles of roads and trails on which to ride. There are wide, quiet roads for beginners to get acquainted…
Climbing Ranger at Mt Stuarts North Ridge
The Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest offers various levels of difficulty across different regions. Some popular climbing areas include Goat Wall…
A hiker backpacks up the Entiat
The trails of the beautiful Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest can entice anyone to get outdoors. From smooth paths meandering through deep quiet…
Pack Mules in the Pasayten Wilderness
The Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest has miles of trails available for horses and pack animals. Don't forget llamas! Some of the trails allow for…
Smokey fishing with friends at a fishing derby
Opportunities abound for hunting and fishing on the forest.FishingFishing on national forests and grasslands is sometimes more than a sport. For…
OHV Patrol Vehicle overlooks Mt. Rainier
Off-highway vehicle recreation, including all-terrain vehicles and motorcycles, is just one of the many uses allowed on National Forest lands.…
Photo of a Bicycle
There is so much to learn by getting outside! Learn about local plants, trees, animals, and entire ecosystems. 
Kayaking Lake Wenatchee
Looking for places to swim or go boating? Lakes and rivers on the Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest offer you the opportunity.
Echo Ridge Ski Trail above Chelan
There's nothing like a fresh snowfall to get people into the mountains. Enjoy the excitement of downhill skiing or the quiet solitude of snowshoeing…