Recreation
Little brown bat being held by a hand in a blue medical glove

BLM, Bat Conservation International Monitor Bat Species on Lake Vermilion Islands

In 2025, the BLM Northeastern States District Office teamed up with Bat Conservation International (BCI) to acoustically monitor for threatened and endangered bat species in Lake Vermilion, Minnesota.
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Two people in safety vests stand on a sandy site with heavy machinery and a lighthouse in the background.

Strengthening Shorelines, Sustaining Community at Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse ONA

Staff at the Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse ONA hosted Deputy Secretary of the Interior Kate MacGregor and Eastern States State Director Mitch Leverette for a tour highlighting progress on the Shoreline Stabilization Project. 
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A close-up of the lead sled dogs on a sled dog team.

A Paw-powered Legacy

An interview with Topo, a Denali sled dog that mushes on public lands.
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Collage image showing the grassy area next to a chain-link fence before and after the snake plant was removed

Defending public lands: Combating invasive species in BLM Eastern States

Across the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Eastern States region, non-native plants and animals are spreading rapidly, displacing native species and disrupting healthy ecosystems, and even local economies.
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A visitor to the Valley of Fires Recreation Area reads a new interpretive sign at the start of the Malpais Nature Trail on Jan. 16.

Valley of Fires Recreation Area completes three major improvements

In recent months, the Bureau of Land Management’s Roswell Field Office has added three significant improvements to the Valley of Fires Recreation Area, which celebrates 60 years as a public recreation area this May.
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Swirling red and white sandstone formations under a clear blue sky in a desert landscape.

Explore Arizona’s public lands on BLM-managed trails, OHV areas and more

Join the Freedom 250 celebration by experiencing the beauty, history, and adventure of Arizona’s public lands on trails, Back Country Byways, off-highway vehicle areas, and more managed by the Bureau of Land Management.
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