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Okanogan National Forest
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Okanogan National Forest is one of the oldest national forests in the country, set aside in 1897. There is a variety of country from craggy peaks and rolling meadows to rich old - growth forest and classic groves of ponderosa pine. Unlike forests west of the Cascades, the forecast in this forest usually calls for sun. Summers here are hot and dry, and winters are famous for brilliant clear skies and plenty of snow. The forest has two distinct sides, east and west, referred to as the Okanogan (o-ka-na'-gun) and Methow (met'-how) Valleys. The 1.7 - million-acre Okanogan National Forest encompasses scenic drives, wilderness areas, hiking trails, and old mining towns.

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