In-person assistance available Thursday through Thursday, 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

information released; photo above: Darra Link, information specialist, welcomes visitors to the newly renovated Forest Service headquarters

The Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest headquarters office and reception desk located at 215 Melody Lane in Wenatchee, Washington is now open following renovations of the leased office space.

Visitor information, firewood cutting permits for the Wenatchee River, Entiat and Chelan Ranger District areas, and recreation passes (Northwest Forest Pass-annual and day use permit), and free-use mushroom permits are now available in-person Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

Information services also remain available through the forest website or by phone 509-664-9200. National Forest maps and recreation permits are available at the Wenatchee River and Chelan Ranger District offices or can be purchased online.

Some Forest Service recreation permits or maps are available through a few local vendors, such as Bi-Mart, Sportsman’s Warehouse, Big 5, Hooked on Sports.

To check on the schedule for a specific office or recreation site please contact the local ranger district office or visit the Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest https://www.fs.usda.gov/okawenwebsite.

The mission of the USDA Forest Service is to sustain the health, diversity, and productivity of the nation’s forests and grasslands to meet the needs of present and future generations. USDA is an equal opportunity provider, employer, and lender.