Responsible Recreation

With lots of different recreation types across the Methow Valley, it’s imporatant we all do our part to minimize recreaion impacts and share the trails. Several different advocacy organizations have put together responsible recreation messaging. Check out some of the information below to learn how you can reduce your impact when out on the trials.

Image from the Tawlks-Foster Suspension Bridge in Mazama

FIRE SAFETY

Eastern Washington is an arid landscape, and the last thing we want to do as recreationists is start a wildfire. There are ways to have a campfire responsibly, but often, it is too dry to even take the risk. Fire restrictions are often still in place even after recent rains. Check each land managers fire information page before you bring that bundle of firewood on your trip.

Okanogan County Burn Ban Information

Methow Valley Ranger District fire restrictions

Department of Natural Resources Burn Restrictions Map for State Managed Lands