Our Stories

On August 20, 1873, Head Lighthouse Keeper Fayette Crosby lit a flame at the top of Yaquina Head Lighthouse.

Thinking about going camping for the first time? Fall is the perfect time to unplug, recharge, and enjoy the crisp air outdoors. It might feel overwhelming, but don’t stress! Check out our tips to help you plan with confidence.

Public lands play a critical role in the economy of Del Norte, Colo., a small town that is gaining a big reputation for outdoor recreation.

The Bureau of Land Management’s Rawlins Field Office completed the removal of excess wild horses from the Adobe Town herd management area in southwestern Wyoming on August 2, 2025. The gather began on July 15, resulting in a total of 1,677 animals gathered. The total includes two studs that BLM released back into the herd management area on July 31, one mule gathered and later adopted following brand inspection, and one mare and one foal reunited with owner after brand inspection.

On Aug. 1, 1925, Vachel Harry McNutt looked at the drill cuttings from an oil well outside of Carlsbad, New Mexico, and believed he saw potash, the trade name for potassium-bearing minerals used to fertilize crops.

Rain, snow, sleet, or shine, BLM Alaska is always on mining time.

The event was a resounding success, with many wild horses and burros finding new homes.

Thanks to proactive forest management, including dead tree removal and improved firefighter access, crews were able to catch the Lick Gulch Fire at just 1/8 of an acre.

When Scouting America (formerly Boy Scouts of America) asked the BLM for an opportunity to help out on public lands and earn their next merit badge, Canyon Country District BLM Archaeologist Chris Shaw was ready.

The Good Neighbor Authority is a Congressional act authorizing federal land management agencies to work across jurisdictional boundaries, and it has made a profound impact in areas where it has been used.

As flames raced across the Carrizo Plain in California, a team of wildland firefighters rushed in—not just to fight fire, but to protect history.