Recreation

Tuesday, November 25, 2025

Historic Umtanum Suspension Bridge wins international footbridge award

The century-old-plus Umtanum Suspension Bridge, which links visitors to the rugged beauty of Washington’s Yakima River Canyon, has earned international recognition at the 2025 Footbridge Awards in Chur, Switzerland.

Wednesday, December 31, 2025

Take a First Day Hike on Your Public Lands

Kick off the new year on the right foot! Your public lands are a great place to begin your new year's resolution of enjoying the health benefits of the great outdoors while also admiring the stunning winter scenery.

Friday, November 21, 2025

Looking down on a river flowing through a canyon. Many types of plants are in the foreground including large saguaro and spiky ocotillo.

Agua Fria National Monument: A desert oasis with a rich history and a vital present

The Agua Fria National Monument celebrates its 25th anniversary in 2025. While the monument is young, the landscape includes a rich history across centuries of human habitation as well as rich natural communities.

Tuesday, September 30, 2025

An excavator loads material into a large dump truck as another dump truck waits to be loaded.

BLM delivers on administration priorities

The Bureau of Land Management is making major strides in putting America’s public lands to work for the American people.

Tuesday, September 16, 2025

A group of people gathers around a brightly lit screen in a field at dusk, with a colorful sunset in the background.

Families “bug out” at Meadowood’s night of nature and discovery

Staff from the Bureau of Land Management’s (BLM) Lower Potomac Field Station (LPFS) hosted a “Back to School Bug Nite” August 30 at the Meadowood Special Recreation Management Area.