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Each day, the Bureau of Land Management employees, volunteers and partners conserve public lands, build our nation’s energy infrastructure and support local economies, advance scientific discovery and much more.  Read our blog stories about the BLM in your community and learn how to get involved.

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Lincoln Land

Abraham Lincoln is most well-known for being the United States' 16th President and Commander-in-Chief during the Civil War, ending slavery with the Emancipation Proclamation, and for being assassin
National Office, Wyoming
Man stands with burro

Animals Continue to receive care at the Wyoming Honor Farm

During these challenging circumstances, the Wyoming Honor Farm in Riverton continues to care for and train wild horses and burros in preparation for adoption. 
Alaska, Arctic DO

Emergency freight reaches North Slope before tundra season “closes”: Community, Industry and BLM team Up to Meet Residents’ Needs

The last Alaska West Express freight trucks for the season crossed BLM’s tundra-covered northern Alaska landscape April 28 headed home after pandemic-relate
Eric Tausch
National Office
White Mountains National Recreation Area

Armchair Adventures

America’s public lands offer some of the most spectacular and interesting places you’ll ever see.
National Office, Idaho
Andrew with a horse on an obstacle.

My Wild Horse Story: Gallegos Family

During the Winter 2020 adoption event for wild horses gathered from the Challis herd management area, the Gallegos family made a 5-hour trip from Boise to Challis, Idaho, with plans to take home their very first wild horse – fulfilling a long-held dream.
California, Ridgecrest FO
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Caring for Horses and Burros during COVID-19

While most of California remains sheltered in place due to COVID19, the animals at the Ridgecrest Regional Wild Horse and Burro Corrals still need to be fed, watered, and cared for as they do any o
Alaska, Anchorage DO

Imagining the new reality

It’s the peak of field trip season for the BLM Campbell Creek Science Center.
James Hart
National Office, Idaho

My Wild Horse Story: The Winfields

It wasn’t the first time Dave and Lizzie Winfield had covered some miles to adopt a wild horse.
National Office, Idaho
Man standing with horse and halter.

My Wild Horse Story: Smoot Family

Brad and Kelly Smoot live near Arco, Idaho and have been considering adopting a wild horse for a while.
Alaska, Fairbanks DO
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Alaska rescue highlights crucial law enforcement cooperation

Public lands have proven a treasured escape for Alaska residents feeling cooped up during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Craig McCaa
National Office
Turn Point Lighthouse

Armchair Adventures

America’s public lands offer some of the most spectacular and interesting places you’ll ever see.