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

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Buffalo FO

Buffalo Field Office improves Weston Hills Recreation Area

Story by Rachel Woita, Outdoor Recreation Planner, and Tyson Finnicum, Public Affairs Specialist. Photos courtesy of the State of Wyoming Trails Program.
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Eastern States

Little Rock Central High School National Historic Site

This week's Record takes us to Little Rock, Arkansas, where the Little Rock Central High School was designated a National Historic Site on Nov. 6, 1998.
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Canyon Country DO

An innovative approach to visitor education in Bears Ears National Monument

In the spring and fall, visitors from all over the world are drawn to Indian Creek in Bears Ears National Monument to experience its recreational opportunities, see archeological resources, and tak
Rachel Wootton
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National Office, Idaho

It runs in the family: A father, his daughter, and a love for wild horses

With a father who is in charge of BLM mustangs as his job, Emma Lloyd has been exposed to more things equine than your typical kid.
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Alaska

More than a Throwback, Historical Aerial Imagery Provide Irreplaceable Data

In a world where it seems everything is digital, computed, and programmed, a trove of aerial images dating back decades are just beginning to prove their lasting value for federal land managers and the public.   Starting in the 1960’s and spanning into 2008, Bureau of Land Management Alaska pilots and aerial photographers documented Alaska’s vast landscape from airplanes, according to BLM Alaska Intelligence Imagery and Geospatial Analyst Chris Noyles. 
Melinda Bolton
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Alaska Fire Service

Military to Civilian - A pathway to success comes full circle

BLM Alaska Fire Service collaboration with U.S. Army allows transitioning soldiers to continue service to their country
Beth Ipsen
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Oregon-Washington, Burns DO

On this day twenty-one years ago, Congress protected 428,000 acres of Steens Mountain in Oregon

Twenty-one years ago, Congress protected 428,000 acres of Steens Mountain, ensuring its status as one of the most special natural places in Oregon. 
Jeanne Panfely
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Eastern States

Bat Week

Welcome to another Record of the Week!
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Montana-Dakotas

Montana/Dakotas Firefighters Complete Annual Fitness Challenge

Submitted by Karly DeMars, State Fire Planner, and Chris Barth, State Fire Mitigation & Education Specialist
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Eastern States

Biscayne National Park

This week's interesting General Land Office record features a survey of an island plat that displays the Biscayne National Park area.
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National Office

Top 5 things to know about wild horse and burro gathers

When managed at sustainable levels and balanced with other species, wild horses and burros can contribute to thriving and healthy ecological systems on public lands. To achieve this balance, the BLM conducts periodic “gathers” to safely remove excess animals from overpopulated herds.
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