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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.
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BLM enhances trail access in Billings area for outdoor users

The Bureau of Land Management’s Billings Field Office is making strides in improving access to both motorized and non-motorized trails, continuing its commitment to sustainable recreation and public land stewardship.
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Community in action at Four Dances Recreation Area

Volunteers from Wild Montana joined Bureau of Land Management staff this weekend to repair fencing at Four Dances Recreation Area, following vehicle damage that occurred earlier this year.
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How LTVA volunteers led by passionate BLM staff keep public lands thriving

Across the rugged beauty of southwestern Arizona and southeastern California, a dedicated group of Long-Term Visitor Area volunteers quietly ensures that public lands remain welcoming, safe and accessible.
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Celebrating the power of public lands through tourism and community impact

BLM celebrates how tourism on public lands boosts local economies, supporting jobs and communities through recreation at iconic sites across the U.S. during National Travel and Tourism Week.
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A photo showing a man in a wheelchair next to a river. He’s wearing camouflage and has an adaptive bow mount on his wheelchair.

BLM Recreation Sites Available to All: Exploring Accessibility on Colorado’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 highlight accessible public lands in Colorado.
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