Three hikers walking past the sandstone wall riddled with holes in Vermilion Cliffs National Monument.

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Each day, the Bureau of Land Management employees, volunteers and partners conserve public lands, build our nation’s energy infrastructure and support local economies, advance scientific discovery and much more.  Read our blog stories about the BLM in your community and learn how to get involved.

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Eastern States
Arlington Cemetery

Public Lands, Homesteading, and Memorial Day

In honor of Memorial Day, the General Land Office teamed up with Homestead National Historical Park to remember those homesteaders whose family members sacrificed their lives for their country.
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Idaho
Kirk Halford hiking to ancient ruins in Canyonlands National Park

BLM archaeologist digs data

Before a new road, pipeline or even a fence can traverse BLM land, a call goes out to BLM archaeologists.
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Colorado, White River FO

BLM hits the mark with fourth grade Archaeology Day

RANGELY and MEEKER, Colo. – The BLM White River Field Office joined forces with Parkview and Meeker E
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Alaska, Alaska Fire Service
Infographic showing the four steps for campfire safety

Recreating responsibly includes campfire safety: 4 easy steps to keep your campfire from turning into a wildfire

Humans caused 59% of Alaska wildfires since 2010, threatening lives, property, and natural resources. Keep yourself and others safe with a few simple steps to help prevent your campfire from turning into a wildfire.
Beth Ipsen
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National Office

Interested in the use of motorized vehicles to manage wild horses and burros? The BLM wants to hear from you!

As part of its efforts to manage and protect the health of wild horses and burros and the public lands on which they live, the Bureau of Land Management often uses motorized vehic
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Eastern States
Dayton Nevada

Dayton, Nevada

Dayton, Nevada, like many towns in Nevada, began as a mining town. Sitting about 10 miles east of Carson City, the capital of Nevada, Dayton now boasts a population of about 9,000.
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Oregon-Washington, Coos Bay DO
Floras Lake. BLM photo by Greg Shine.

How Floras Lake almost became "the Atlantic City of the Pacific Coast"

In 1908, investors planned – and began building – the community of Pacific City on the lakeside’s cliffs, billing it as “the Atlantic City of the Pacific Coast.”
Greg Shine
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Alaska
Chugach Alaska Corporation shareholders and descendants gather for a kayak blessing at the Nuchek (Nuuciq)

50 years sharing frustration and joy have bonded Alaska Natives and BLM employees working together on ANCSA land conveyances

50 years working together on the largest land claims settlement in history built a special bond between BLM Alaska employees and the Alaska Natives they serve. That may be more critical than ever as they approach the finish line.
Melinda Bolton
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National Office
Columbia Spotted Frog (Rana luteiventris) a BLM Sensitive Species in Idaho, Nevada, Oregon, Utah, and Wyoming.

Partnering for amphibian conservation

Story by Brad Jost, Wildlife Biologist. Photos by Brome McCreary, USGS FRESC; Brian Sullivan; Jennifer Peterson, USGS WERC; Marisa Ishimatsu; and David Muth.
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Alaska, Fairbanks DO
Cabin in woods

Hidden gem Fred Blixt Cabin offers year-round Alaska experience without the backcountry commitment

Why you may want to reserve this cabin just two hours north of Fairbanks for your next backyard-to-backcountry experience.
Craig McCaa
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Colorado, Southwest DO
Bureau of Land Management logo

Two BLM Colorado fisheries employees reel in awards

Surprise!
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