Cultural Heritage and Paleontology
Man in blue hat crouches over partially revealed dinosaur bone in the ground

Mother’s Day Site helps unlock ancient mysteries while asking more questions

Over the last 30 years, the Mother's Day site in southern Montana has produced more than 2,600 specimens including the most complete juvenial sauropod skull ever found.
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Two people are working on a hillside with a helicopter flying in the background

Using science to uncover mysteries of the Mesa archaeological site in Alaska

Prior excavation and ongoing interpretation of archaeological resources at the Bureau of Land Management's Mesa site in Alaska showcase the BLM’s multiple-use land management mission in action.
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Looking down on a river flowing through a canyon. Many types of plants are in the foreground including large saguaro and spiky ocotillo.

Agua Fria National Monument: A desert oasis with a rich history and a vital present

The Agua Fria National Monument celebrates its 25th anniversary in 2025. While the monument is young, the landscape includes a rich history across centuries of human habitation as well as rich natural communities.
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Aerial view of Mule Canyon Village ruins with stone foundations and wooden shelters surrounded by desert vegetation in Bears Ears National Monument.

Virtual adventures await: Discover six BLM public lands you can tour from anywhere

Explore photorealistic 3D models of six incredible Bureau of Land Management sites across New Mexico, Oregon, and Utah. From ancient rock imagery to sweeping desert views, each tour offers a unique window into the past and present of these remarkable places.
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Boy scout group in an alcove with BLM employees

Troop 8 feels great about protecting public lands

When Scouting America (formerly Boy Scouts of America) asked the BLM for an opportunity to help out on public lands and earn their next merit badge, Canyon Country District BLM Archaeologist Chris Shaw was ready.
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Group photo of Junior Ranger Day BLM participants

A peek inside second annual junior ranger day at local elementary school

Bureau of Land Management’s Monticello Field Office partnered with Montezuma Creek Elementary School to host its second annual Junior Ranger Day.
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