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Chelan County Commissioner Tiffany Gering says the overcrowding is especially problematic when larger vehicles enter the area.

The mild winter and recent warmer temperatures are giving crews access to prescribed fire units earlier this year than last.

The Chelan Douglas Transportation Council has been accepting proposals (Request for Proposals) from consulting firms for design work.

It's called Chelan County Living, which includes sections focused on outdoor recreation, local wildlife and wildfires among other things.

Ice Fest in Leavenworth takes place Saturday and Sunday, while Winterfest in Lake Chelan starts its two weekend stretch on Friday.