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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A small group poses around a newly installed informational sign

Tread responsibly and enjoy your public lands

Volunteer projects during popular Easter Jeep Safari result in delineated routes, protection of natural resources and improvement trails through the installation of 1200 feet of buck-and-rail fencing — eliminating confusion at obstacles or parking, staging and air-down areas.
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A winter campout under the northern lights. A yellow tent glows with light from within while the green lights fill the night sky.

Dark Sky Week: 12 spectacular BLM stargazing sites

April 21-28 is International Dark Sky Week! It’s a perfect time to highlight that BLM-managed public lands include countless great spots where people can enjoy amazing views of the night sky.
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A photo showing a wooden boardwalk leading away from the viewer. A teenage boy sits on a wooden bench on the widened part of the boardwalk with his younger sister who is sitting in a mobility device.

BLM recreation sites available to all: Exploring accessibility on California’s public lands

This month, we’ll help you discover accessible sites on California’s 15 million acres of public lands.
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A photo showing a packed dirt path winding through the brush to a tree-lined riparian area. Two people are riding their bicycles on the path. It is fall or winter, as the brush is brown and gray, and the cottonwood trees have lost their leaves.

BLM recreation sites available to all: Exploring accessibility on Arizona’s public lands

The Expanding Public Lands Outdoor Recreation Experiences (EXPLORE) Act is designed to improve access to outdoor spaces, especially for people with disabilities, veterans, and children.
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A dirt road is filled with muddy ruts and standing water.

Steer clear of muddy roads and trails this spring

The Bureau of Land Management asks recreationists and other travelers to steer clear of muddy roads and trails as spring snowmelt and precipitation have resulted in muddy conditions throughout our area.
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