Announcements

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Wyoming
Rim Lake

Road closure notice: Rim Lake Road off state highway 71

Due to elevated water levels at Rim Lake, Rim Lake Road off state highway 71 has been closed until further notice. For public safety, motorized travel is not authorized through this area.
Oregon-Washington, Northwest Oregon
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BLM office moves to Port of Tillamook Bay

BLM leaders announced that the Tillamook Field Office will be moving June 3rd. The BLM’s lease at the current facility will expire in June, and the Field Office will relocate to the Port of Tillamook Bay.
Arizona, Colorado River DO
Renewable energy solar panels in the desert.

June 12: BLM to hold virtual solar variance meeting for Marketplace Solar, White Hills West Solar, and Arida 3 Solar projects

The BLM's Colorado River District Office will hold a virtual solar variance meeting for three projects: Marketplace Solar, White Hills West Solar, and Arida 3 Solar; on June 12.
Wyoming
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Be careful with fire this Memorial Day

BLM is reminding people to be careful with fire while out recreating on public lands this Memorial Day weekend.
Montana-Dakotas, Eastern Montana/Dakotas DO
Photo of a line of working oil rigs with the sun shining behind them.

BLM announces July 2024 oil and gas lease sale in Montana and North Dakota

The Bureau of Land Management Montana-Dakotas State Office today announced an oil and gas lease sale scheduled for July 16, 2024, to offer 27 oil and gas parcels totaling 5,574 acres in Montana and North Dakota. 
Wyoming, High Plains DO
multi-colored wool braided rug.

Trails Center to host rug braiding workshop June 15

The National Historic Trails Interpretive Center is offering an intermediate wool rug braiding workshop from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, June 15.
Wyoming, Newcastle FO
Pine trees in foreground with Devils Tower on horizon.

BLM lifts fire restrictions for Crook, Niobrara and Weston Counties

The Bureau of Land Management has lifted fire restrictions for BLM-administered public lands in Crook, Niobrara, and Weston counties. The BLM joins county partners in rescinding restrictions following recent and expected precipitation that has reduced fire danger in northeastern Wyoming.
Oregon-Washington, Vale DO
front view of the entrance of the National Historic Oregon Trail Interpretive Center with old fashion covered wagons in the foreground

National Historic Oregon Trail Interpretive Center reopening May 24, BLM announces

Pioneers of all ages and backgrounds are invited to celebrate the May 24 reopening of the National Historic Oregon Trail Interpretive Center in Baker City, Ore.
California
A man rides a bike on a wooden bridge near a mountain.

Bizz Johnson Trail shuttle service begins June 1, National Trails Day

Summer bus shuttle service on the Bizz Johnson National Recreation Trail begins Saturday, June 1, in conjunction with National Trails Day, and will continue every Saturday through the summer and early fall.
Wyoming, High Plains DO
A man walking across a field of green grass next to a creek.

Trails Center announces summer 'Pioneer Trail Trek' schedule

The summer series kicks off on Saturday, May 25, exploring the historic trails just west of Independence Rock. This trek will follow the pioneer trails along the Sweetwater River near Martin’s Cove and end near the famous landmark, Split Rock.
Oregon-Washington, Lakeview DO
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BLM Klamath Falls Field Office Opens Gerber in Time for Memorial Day Weekend

The Bureau of Land Management’s Klamath Falls Field Office is announcing the opening of the Gerber Campground in time for the Memorial Day weekend.