BLM opens new boat ramp at Milner Historic Recreation Area
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BURLEY, Idaho –The BLM Burley Field Office has opened a new boat ramp at the Milner Historic Recreation Area. The boat ramp construction is part of a project to improve developments at the site. It accompanies new trail construction along the historic Oregon Trail and improved kayak/non-motorized boat access to the Snake River.
“This boat ramp is our most recent addition to the amenities offered at Milner,” said Burley Field Manager Ken Crane. “We plan to continue making significant changes to this special area that will go a long way to improving the visitor experience.”
The Milner Historic Recreation Area is a popular area for recreation along the Snake River in Cassia County. It is a little over 2,050 acres and includes boat ramps, campsites and a walking path. It hosts 44,000 visitors annually and is a special place historically as it offers glimpses of the actual Oregon Trail ruts created by emigrants traveling through the area decades ago.
Link to video featuring improved amenities at Milner Historic Recreation Area: https://youtu.be/3TnahDW_cBs
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.