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Touren Pope poses for a photo with the fossilized turtle he discovered on BLM with a blue sky

11-year-old Touren Pope discovers ancient turtle fossil on BLM land in Wyoming

Last fall, a routine day of rockhounding on Bureau of Land Management–managed public land in southwest Wyoming turned into an extraordinary discovery. While exploring public lands overseen by the BLM Wyoming Rock Springs Field Office, 11-year-old Touren Pope spotted what would later be identified as a fossilized turtle dating back nearly 48 million years.
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Four people stand in front of a large Route 66 Kingman roadside sign with a vintage vehicle display behind them on a sunny day.

Celebrating 100 years of the 'Mother Road’ U.S. Route 66 in northwestern Arizona

America celebrates the 100th anniversary of U.S. Route 66. Often called the “Mother Road,” it connected Chicago to Los Angeles and became a symbol of westward opportunity, mobility and Americana.
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A black and white photo of movie stars dressed up as cowboys

Film legends made movie magic at Las Cienegas National Conservation Area in Arizona

In Arizona, the Las Cienegas National Conservation Area offers a cinematic escape where the spirit of the Old West still lives on screen and on public lands.
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A Point That Put Idaho on the Map: Celebrating the Boise Meridian Initial Point

In May 2026, the Bureau of Land Management and a broad coalition of partners gathered at a lonely volcanic butte south of Boise to celebrate a point that literally put Idaho on the map—the Boise Meridian Initial Point.
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Mounted riders from both the Northern Cheyenne and Lakota tribes represent their forbearers as part of anniversary events held March 17, along the Powder River in southeast Montana.

Commemorating 150 Years: The St. Patrick’s Day Fight Along the Powder River

On March 17, a diverse group of tribal members, local landowners, history enthusiasts, and community members gathered along the rolling hills near the Powder River in southern Powder River County, Montana. They came together to mark a solemn and significant anniversary: 150 years to the day since a battle that helped set in motion one of the most consequential conflicts in the history of the Northern Plains.
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Outdoor display table with antique diving helmet, boots, weights, nautical tools, maps, and informational signs at a historical event.

Bringing the Past Forward: Jupiter History Day Festival at Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse ONA

Despite the weather, the Jupiter History Day Festival turned out to be a day filled with positive energy, community spirit, and plenty of rain slickers.
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