Recreation
A river scene with a canoer in the forefront, staring down at the water and wearing an orange lifejacket. The surface of the river reflects blue sky, but closer to the camera, the water is clear enough to see the river bottom and brightly colored salmon swimming ahead of the canoe. Further down the river is another canoe, and each side of the river is bracketed by green vegetation. A mountain range is visible in the distance.

Tearing through a good time

The Gulkana River is one of six Wild and Scenic Rivers managed BLM Alaska. These rivers have outstandingly remarkable scenic, recreational, geologic, fish and wildlife, historic, cultural or other similar values.
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three adults work remove webbing from concreate parking markers

Guffey Gorge summer parking should go swimmingly

Guffey Gorge, located in southern Park County, is a popular swimming hole easily accessed by a short hike. BLM recently completed a new overflow parking lot.
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A photo showing a red brick and gray concrete sidewalk over sandy and grassy ground, with a red and black lighthouse in the background on a small hill that’s heavily vegetated with native palm trees and other vegetation.

Recreation for all: public land accessibility in our Eastern States

The Expanding Public Lands Outdoor Recreation Experiences (EXPLORE) Act is designed to improve access to outdoor spaces for people with disabilities, veterans, and children, among others. In support of that law, over the next year we will explore accessible public lands, state by state, managed by the Bureau of Land Management on behalf of the American people.  This story explores public land accessibility in our Eastern States.
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A photo showing a brick path leading to three interpretive signs for the Overland Trail in Wyoming. The signs on the left and right have written descriptions and colorful images and the sign in the middle has three Braille plaques describing the site.

Recreation for all: improving accessibility information

The Bureau of Land Management is dedicated to ensuring that everyone has an opportunity to enjoy their public lands. We do this by providing access to facilities, programs, services, and activities for people with disabilities.
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Three children hiking on a high mountain trail that overlooks an ocean.

Photography month on our public lands

With your phone or high-end camera, celebrate National Photography Month on Bureau of Land Management-managed public lands.
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Group photo of Junior Ranger Day BLM participants

A peek inside second annual junior ranger day at local elementary school

Bureau of Land Management’s Monticello Field Office partnered with Montezuma Creek Elementary School to host its second annual Junior Ranger Day.
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