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Group of people working outdoors on installing large blue interlocking panels on sandy ground near parked vehicles and trailers, with trees and flags visible in the background under a clear sky.

BLM, Partners Enhance Public Access at Popular Recreation Area

The BLM and the Pacific NW Four Wheel Drive Association teamed up for the 31st consecutive year during Memorial Day weekend to blend outdoor fun with land stewardship at the Christmas Valley Sand Dunes and Lost Forest.
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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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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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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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A father and daughter stand on an overlook with landscape features in the distance.

Capturing Inspiration: Photography on America’s Public Lands for National Photography Month

National Photography Month invites us to pause, look closely at the world around us, and celebrate the power of imagery to connect us with place, memory, and each other. For millions of visitors who explore Bureau of Land Management public lands, photography is a way to slow down, discover details, and capture the experience of seeing the landscape.
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A new trail at Johnny Behind the Rocks celebrates 16 years of collaboration

BLM Wyoming Lander Field Office and Lander Cycling Club completed a new trail at Johnny behind the Rocks in April.
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