Recreation
Remains of the Van Patten Mountain Camp at the Dripping Springs Natural Area, near Las Cruces, NM. (BLM photo/Derrick Henry)

History and heritage among the ruins at Dripping Springs Natural Area

While nature reclaims ruins of a hotel and health resort in the Organ Mountains of southern New Mexico, people continue to use the natural setting as it has been for generations—a place to enjoy the beauty of the outdoors.
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A kiosk at a campground in a scenic outdoor setting.

The Great American Outdoors Act: Five years of transforming public lands

Since its passage on Aug. 4, 2020, the landmark Great American Outdoors Act has provided significant resources to improve public lands and waters for the benefit of visitors and local communities nationwide.
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Crew stands with completed repairs.

Take Off Point boat ramp reopens after efficient, economical repairs

When the western boat launch at Take Off Point Recreation Area was closed due to damage on June 17, the Bureau of Land Management’s Lake Havasu Field Office responded swiftly — and economically.
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A photo showing several historic wooden buildings with a dirt road going through the town. Wood ramps lead to the entrance of each building. Two large pine trees flank the central building.

Recreation for all: Accessibility on Montana-Dakotas public lands

This month, we’ll discover accessible sites on public lands in Montana, North Dakota, and South Dakota.
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A photo showing the silhouette of a man standing on a high point of ground looking up at the night sky, which is a blend of gray and beige, dotted heavily with stars. The Milky Way is positioned vertically in the center of the photo.

Recreation for all: Exploring accessibility on Idaho’s public lands

The EXPLORE Act, or the Expanding Public Lands Outdoor Recreation Experiences 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.  In this story, we explore accessibility on Idaho’s public lands.
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A peaceful, dark river snakes through the middle of the photo with a rocky bank in the foreground and thick forest, hills, and cloudy sky in the background. There’s an orange tent on the rocks in the lower right of the image and two blue kayaks perched on the shoreline a few feet away. A man squats in the middle of the image with his back to the river near the kayaks.

BLM Public Lands: Know before you go

Each year, millions of people enjoy a wide range of outdoor activities on BLM Public Lands. Here are tips to ensure the visit is safe and enjoyable.
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