The Enchantments: What’s Next?

After a summer of overcrowding and understaffing in The Enchantments, the issue of day-use management has reached an inflection point. Will this offseason present an opportunity to make changes along the Icicle Creek corridor—and if so, what will they entail? Join us for an in-depth conversation about the future of one of Washington’s most iconic wilderness areas. Hear from Seattle Times outdoors reporter Gregory Scruggs, who covered the issue extensively and traveled to Colorado to learn how another mountain town tackled similar challenges, and Mat Lyons, Executive Director of TREAD, who has been working with Chelan County stakeholders on proposals for alternative transportation options to Enchantments trailheads. This discussion will explore what’s at stake for recreation, conservation, and access, and what solutions might shape the next chapter for The Enchantments.