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

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/oreg

Looks like Chinook is closing early this year. I'd be surprised if they get this open before the hard snow fall begins. https://www.wsdot.wa.gov/travel/highways-bridges/passes/chinook-and-cayuse/home

Thank you NWOL Member, @lookitsjames for this info. We merged forums and carried this gem over on your behalf. We appreciate your contributions! ......................................... CalTopo

Yep, fire season is already here. There's a few hot spots around and nothing considered major in the PNW (yet), but it won't be long. This is a website that tracks hotspots via satellite, then models

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

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/) In

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,

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

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 f

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

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 desig

For anyone one planning on traveling in the Central Cascades next week, Blewett Pass is going to be closed from Sunday Night 9/9 @ 9PM and won't re-open until Friday AM 9/14 at 9AM. Throughout the en