Recreation
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BLM, Partners Enhance Public Access at Popular Recreation Area

The BLM and the Pacific NW Four Wheel Drive Association teamed up for the 31st consecutive year during Memorial Day weekend to blend outdoor fun with land stewardship at the Christmas Valley Sand Dunes and Lost Forest.
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Take Off Point boat ramp reopens after efficient, economical repairs

When the western boat launch at Take Off Point Recreation Area was closed due to damage on June 17, the Bureau of Land Management’s Lake Havasu Field Office responded swiftly — and economically.
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Recreation for all: Accessibility on Montana-Dakotas public lands

This month, we’ll discover accessible sites on public lands in Montana, North Dakota, and South Dakota.
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Recreation for all: Exploring accessibility on Idaho’s public lands

The EXPLORE Act, or the Expanding Public Lands Outdoor Recreation Experiences Act, is designed to improve access to outdoor spaces for people with disabilities, veterans, and children, among others. In support of that law, over the next year we will explore accessible public lands, state by state, managed by the Bureau of Land Management on behalf of the American people.  In this story, we explore accessibility on Idaho’s public lands.
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A peaceful, dark river snakes through the middle of the photo with a rocky bank in the foreground and thick forest, hills, and cloudy sky in the background. There’s an orange tent on the rocks in the lower right of the image and two blue kayaks perched on the shoreline a few feet away. A man squats in the middle of the image with his back to the river near the kayaks.

BLM Public Lands: Know before you go

Each year, millions of people enjoy a wide range of outdoor activities on BLM Public Lands. Here are tips to ensure the visit is safe and enjoyable.
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Discover the outdoors: 10 unforgettable recreational activities on public lands

Discover 10 unforgettable ways to enjoy your publis lands, from hiking to stargazing, and start planning your next adventure!
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