Our Stories

April 21-28 is International Dark Sky Week! It’s a perfect time to highlight that BLM-managed public lands include countless great spots where people can enjoy amazing views of the night sky.

Volunteer Milt Hokanson's intimate knowledge about the area makes him the go-to guy for those who want to learn about any road, trail, ranch, early explorer or resident of the Arizona Strip

The Artist-in-Residence Program at Canyons of the Ancients National Monument, in partnership with the Southwest Colorado Canyons Alliance, connects people with the highest density of ancient cultural sites in the U.S.

This partner story from Intermountain West Joint Venture describes the needs, opportunities, and collaborations that comprise proactive fuels management on the Arizona Strip.

In an effort to restore critical sagebrush habitat lost in the 2021 Robertson Draw Fire, the BLM recently completed an aerial sagebrush seeding operation over thousands of acres of public lands south of Red Lodge.

In an effort to restore critical sagebrush habitat lost in the 2021 Robertson Draw Fire, the Bureau of Land Management recently completed an aerial sagebrush seeding operation over thousands of acres of public lands.

This month, we’ll help you discover accessible sites on California’s 15 million acres of public lands.

For Rocco Jackson, a Bureau of Land Management law enforcement ranger in Yuma, Arizona, each day presents a new challenge in patrolling and managing the vast landscapes of the BLM’s Long-Term Visitor Areas (LTVAs) and surrounding BLM-managed lands where numbers swell to between 63,000-70,000 campers during the LTVA season.

Exceptional volunteers' contributions of time, skills, and passion significantly enhance visitor experiences and recreation opportunities.

A United States Airforce (USAF) Wildland Support Module partners BLM Fire with the United States Airforce, presenting exciting opportunities for mutual learning.

The BLM in California oversees an impressive 71 miles of public lands along the international border with Mexico, accounting for half of the southern border that stretches from the Pacific Ocean through California. This expansive area encompasses approximately 3.3 million acres of public lands that extend 100 miles north from the border, showcasing natural gems like the Otay Mountain and Jacumba Mountain wilderness areas, as well as the famous off-highway vehicle sand park, the Imperial Sand Dunes Recreation Area.