Popular posts: BLM's most viewed blogs of 2025

With the end of 2025 upon us, we thought we'd take a quick look back at some of the Bureau of Land Management’s most viewed blog posts from this year. This list includes articles about how the BLM took bold steps to implement the Trump administration’s priorities, as well as stories to help you learn more about your public lands and the people who manage them. Here are our 10 most viewed blog posts from Jan. 20, 2025 to present:

BLM delivers on administration priorities

During President Trump’s second term, the BLM is making major strides in putting America’s public lands to work for the American people. From boosting domestic energy production to cutting red tape and expanding access to natural resources, the agency is ensuring that public lands support jobs, economic growth, and American Energy Dominance. 

First 100 days: BLM drives energy expansion and national strength

In its first 100 days under the new administration, the BLM took bold steps to deliver on leadership priorities. From advancing American energy independence to revitalizing industries and communities across the country, BLM’s actions are supporting national security and public safety.

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

Since it passage in 2020, the Great American Outdoors Act has provided significant resources for federal land management agencies – including the BLM, National Park Service, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Bureau of Indian Education, and U.S. Forest Service – to improve public lands and waters for the benefit of visitors and local communities nationwide. 

Discover the outdoors: 10 unforgettable recreational activities on public lands

If you’re craving wide-open spaces, striking scenery, and outdoor adventure without crowds, lands managed by the BLM are your perfect getaway. With around 245 million acres of public lands across the United States, BLM offers some of the country’s most spectacular and accessible natural areas – many of which are free to explore.

BLM Public Lands: Know before you go

Public lands visitors enjoy a wide range of outdoor recreational activities, including camping, hiking, fishing, rafting, hunting, recreational shooting, biking, climbing, caving, wildlife viewing, and exploring cultural heritage sites. As part of your pre-visit planning, check out these tips to ensure your visit is safe and enjoyable.

Dark Sky Week: 12 spectacular BLM stargazing sites

International Dark Sky Week is a perfect time to highlight that BLM-managed public lands include countless great spots where people can enjoy amazing views of the night sky. Here we offer just a small sampling – one site per BLM state office – of places where folks can head out for a magical nighttime outdoor experience!

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. 

“Where did my horse come from?” BLM launches a new way for adopters, trainers and others to learn about their wild horses and burros

A new public web tool puts the power to look up your adopted wild horse’s or burro’s history. With a freeze mark or microchip number, you can now find basic information about the history of your animal while it was under BLM care. 

Inmate-trained wild horse serves New York City police

This is the story of how a wild horse, Lightning, made his journey from public lands in the wide-open West to the Big Apple as a recruit for the NYPD’s Mounted Unit.

A good day for a wild burro named “Piper”

On a dark night at the western edge of Death Valley, a California man opened his front door to see a wild burro standing near his porch, staring straight at him. While wild burros frequently wandered into the town of Darwin, this burro was different: He looked like he was asking for help.