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For only $5, families across Washington can cut down their own Christmas tree this year in the Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest. Each family is allowed two Christmas tree permits through Dec. 31.

Christmas tree permits are available for purchase online at recreation.gov (with an added $2.50 processing fee charged by the website) and at local U.S. Forest Service offices or from local vendors.