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Touren Pope poses for a photo with the fossilized turtle he discovered on BLM with a blue sky

11-year-old Touren Pope discovers ancient turtle fossil on BLM land in Wyoming

Last fall, a routine day of rockhounding on Bureau of Land Management–managed public land in southwest Wyoming turned into an extraordinary discovery. While exploring public lands overseen by the BLM Wyoming Rock Springs Field Office, 11-year-old Touren Pope spotted what would later be identified as a fossilized turtle dating back nearly 48 million years.
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Outdoor display table with antique diving helmet, boots, weights, nautical tools, maps, and informational signs at a historical event.

Bringing the Past Forward: Jupiter History Day Festival at Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse ONA

Despite the weather, the Jupiter History Day Festival turned out to be a day filled with positive energy, community spirit, and plenty of rain slickers.
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The power of storytelling: Turning history into meaningful, modern lessons

At the National Historic Trails Interpretive Center (NHTIC) in Wyoming, storytelling is more than a technique; it’s one of our most powerful tools for connecting people to their public lands.
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Two people in safety vests stand on a sandy site with heavy machinery and a lighthouse in the background.

Strengthening Shorelines, Sustaining Community at Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse ONA

Staff at the Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse ONA hosted Deputy Secretary of the Interior Kate MacGregor and Eastern States State Director Mitch Leverette for a tour highlighting progress on the Shoreline Stabilization Project. 
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Collin Ewing poses next to a photo of his great-great-great-great-great uncle Thomas Ewing Sr., the first Secretary of the Interior, in the hallway of the Main Interior Building in D.C.

Collin Ewing discovers personal link to the BLM’s earliest roots

As the Bureau of Land Management celebrates its 80th anniversary, the 50th of the Federal Land Policy and Management Act, and the nation’s 250th birthday this year, we highlight personal histories from employees.
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Man on a horse in a black and white photo

Legacy on the land: BLM Firefighter James Will Bennett's homesteading heritage in New Mexico

As the Bureau of Land Management celebrates its 80th anniversary, the 50th of the Federal Land Policy and Management Act, and the nation’s 250th birthday this year, we highlight personal histories from employees.
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