BLM Idaho invites public to give the gift of experiencing Idaho’s treasured public lands this holiday season
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BOISE, Idaho – The Bureau of Land Management invites Idaho residents and visitors to celebrate the wonders of their public lands this holiday season by participating in BLM Idaho’s Super 75 Challenge which commemorates the agency’s 75 anniversary. The challenge highlights 75 of the most scenic and fascinating destinations on Idaho’s public lands while educating participants about Idaho’s history and BLM programs.
It was 75 years ago today, On December 10, 1946, that President Harry S. Truman signed the Reorganization Plan No. 3 of 1946 which officially merged the General Land Office with the U.S. Grazing Service, creating the Bureau of Land Management. Today, the BLM manages nearly 12 million acres of public land in Idaho for a variety of conservation, restoration, and commercial uses. Information about the BLM’s history is available at https://www.blm.gov/about/history/75th-anniversary
This holiday season, give the gift of experiencing Idaho’s treasured public lands. Head over to https://www.blm.gov/idaho-recreation-super-75-challenge to download or print the Super 75 Challenge Guide and Super 75 Challenge Checklist. Tie it up with a bow, add it to a stocking, or send it in the mail to your fellow public land enthusiast. Whether you get started right away or use it to plan next summer’s road trip, the Super 75 Challenge is sure to inspire you to explore the Gem State’s cherished natural resources and unique history. Members of the public may also request a copy of the Super 75 Challenge Guide and Checklist from any BLM office in Idaho, locations and contact information are available at https://www.blm.gov/idaho.
There are four sets of sites and events in BLM Idaho’s Super 75 Challenge that correspond to the BLM Districts in Idaho. When participants complete one or more sets of sites and events, they may bring or send their Checklist to any BLM office in the state and receive a reward depending on how many challenges they complete. There is no time limit to complete one or all of the four sets of sites and events.
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The BLM manages more than 245 million acres of public land located primarily in 12 western states, including Alaska, on behalf of the American people. The BLM also administers 700 million acres of sub-surface mineral estate throughout the nation. Our mission is to sustain the health, diversity, and productivity of America’s public lands for the use and enjoyment of present and future generations.