Recreation
Little brown bat being held by a hand in a blue medical glove

BLM, Bat Conservation International Monitor Bat Species on Lake Vermilion Islands

In 2025, the BLM Northeastern States District Office teamed up with Bat Conservation International (BCI) to acoustically monitor for threatened and endangered bat species in Lake Vermilion, Minnesota.
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Four people stand in front of a large Route 66 Kingman roadside sign with a vintage vehicle display behind them on a sunny day.

Celebrating 100 years of the 'Mother Road’ U.S. Route 66 in northwestern Arizona

America celebrates the 100th anniversary of U.S. Route 66. Often called the “Mother Road,” it connected Chicago to Los Angeles and became a symbol of westward opportunity, mobility and Americana.
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A woman demonstrates printmaking techniques to a small group gathered around a table filled with art prints and supplies in a bright room.

Artist in Residence celebrates ‘place of special value’ in southwest Colorado

For two weeks, the 2026 Artist-in-Residence Vicki Conley created four artworks inspired by the Canyons of the Ancients National Monument’s rich landscape and hosted two public outreach programs.
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four hikers walk along beach near mountains and water on a blue bird day.

Plan ahead for a safer spring and summer on California’s public lands

As spring and summer recreation picks up across California, BLM California is encouraging visitors to plan ahead, check current conditions and make safety part of every trip.
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BLM and Volunteers stand together for a photo op at Rogers Canyon

Rogers Canyon cleanup highlights importance of responsible recreation

The biannual Rogers Canyon Cleanup near Laramie brought together 22 volunteers and community partners to remove 1,250 pounds of trash from BLM-managed public land, highlighting the power of stewardship and responsible recreation.
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A black and white photo of movie stars dressed up as cowboys

Film legends made movie magic at Las Cienegas National Conservation Area in Arizona

In Arizona, the Las Cienegas National Conservation Area offers a cinematic escape where the spirit of the Old West still lives on screen and on public lands.
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