Just saw this on another forum; All DNR-managed lands east of the Cascades will be temporarily closed to the public starting Friday beginning 12:01 a.m. on Friday, July 23. SOUTHEAST REGION southeast.region@dnr.wa.gov 509-925-8510, Fax: 509-925-8522 713 Bowers Road, Ellensburg, WA 98926-9301 T

More Access Opened in Ahtanum State Forest!As Memorial Day weekend approaches, the DNR has restored full access to green dot roads in Ahtanum...here's their latest update: Early Progress in Repair, Restoration Work Expands Recreation Opportunities The Washington State Department of Natural Resourc

Just a heads up... https://wdfw.wa.gov/about/covid-19-updates Dan

Thank you NWOL Member, @lookitsjames for this info. We merged forums and carried this gem over on your behalf. We appreciate your contributions! ......................................... CalTopo has fire activity maps showing where current fires are and imagery that can show smoke plumes. A good

The Challis Messenger Seasonal road closures within the north zone of the Salmon-Challis National Forest have already begun and will continue for the next few months. Seasonal route closures are designed for wildlife security and reproductive habitat, to provide increased hunting opportunities awa

As we all know, the PNW has gradually migrated to a bit of a tinderbox during the Summer months. To keep up to date with recent fire activity, you can go to this website (https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/) Inciweb has the latest updates on all fire dangers, active wildfires and information regards any regi

So, it's a "thing" now; Fire Season=Summer. We have to accept it for what it is, beyond pro-active preservation and deterrents. We've also experienced some pretty hairy thunder/lightning/flood systems recently... and snow is coming up on us. So, that brings up a question for all: Do you have a

Oregon Dept of Forestry closures of all backwoods camping in Oregon State Forests.  Not due to Covid-19 issues but campers literally trashing the place. http://www.wweek.com/outdoors/2020/05/12/oregon-department-of-forestry-land-is-temporarily-off-limits-to-campers-because-of-a-massive-accumulation

Snow outside of Wenatchee, easily visible on the surrounding mountains. Mission Ridge Ski Resort has fresh snow, Stevens Pass has a LOT of new snow. The passes have been affected... Nothing unusual for December... But this is September! Use caution and be prepared.

https://kimatv.com/news/local/a-tinder-box-in-our-woods-local-wildfire-season-anticipated-to-be-most-dangerous-yet

According to the U.S. Forest Service, the Pole Creek Fire was reported Sunday morning at 101,423 acres, with the Bald Mountain Fire at 18,596 acres. The Pole Creek Fire is 34 percent contained and the Bald Mountain Fire has reached 20 percent containment. EVAC & ROAD CLOSURES: Pre-evacuation were