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By Alden Shallcross, State Lead - Montana/Dakotas Aquatic Habitat Management Program  

Originally developed as a small Spanish military base called El Presidio del Tucson, the city became a hub of the American southwest after the introduction of the Southern Pacific Railroad.

The Fortymile region, the scene of Interior Alaska’s first gold rush in 1886, played a central role in the early history of mining in Alaska. For those willing to stray slightly from the beaten path, the former community of Steele Creek offers a fascinating glimpse into the Fortymile’s vibrant past.

Trying to escape the crowds while you spend time on #YourPublicLands? Follow along with us as we uncover some of Idaho’s lesser-know recreation sites aka Hidden Gems!

The trailhead is located 28 miles southwest of Cody.

The Bureau of Land Management Eastern States General Land Office presented at two national conferences in late February : the Esri Federal Users Conference and RootsTech.

Iditarod is more than a sled-dog race, it’s a history, a trail, a town — in fact, it’s the only national historic trail in Alaska and the only one like it in the United States!

Iditarod is more than a sled-dog race, it’s a history, a trail, a town — in fact, it’s the only national historic trail in Alaska and the only one like it in the United States!

On March 12, 2019, the John D. Dingell, Jr. Conservation, Management, and Recreation Act (Dingell Act) became law. This legislation added new conservation designations, improved recreational access to public lands, permanently reauthorized the Land and Water Conservation Fund, and included other achievements.