WA?s Enchantments may close as US funding cuts strain forest oversight

Name: WA?s Enchantments may close as US funding cuts strain forest oversight
Uploaded: 2025-08-20T15:24:50Z
Description: Law enforcement officials are considering closing the main entrance to one of the world?s premier hiking destinations ? the Enchantments in Washington state. Federal funding cuts have left one U.S. Forest Service ranger monitoring 900 square miles of the Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest. With limited oversight, there has been an increase in litter and emergency distress calls.

Law enforcement officials are considering closing the main entrance to one of the world?s premier hiking destinations ? the Enchantments in Washington state. Federal funding cuts have left one U.S. Forest Service ranger monitoring 900 square miles of the Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest. With limited oversight, there has been an increase in litter and emergency distress calls.

Posted August 20, 2025 8:24am PDT