Three hikers walking past the sandstone wall riddled with holes in Vermilion Cliffs National Monument.

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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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Alaska, Anchorage DO

Podcast: Iditarod, the trail you thought you knew.

Iditarod is more than a sled-dog race, it’s a history, a trail, a town — in fact, it’s the only national historic trail in Alaska and the only one like it in the United States!
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Alaska, Anchorage FO

Iditarod, the trail you thought you knew.

Iditarod is more than a sled-dog race, it’s a history, a trail, a town — in fact, it’s the only national historic trail in Alaska and the only one like it in the United States!
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National Office

The Bureau of Land Management celebrates the anniversary of the Dingell Act!

On March 12, 2019, the John D. Dingell, Jr. Conservation, Management, and Recreation Act (Dingell Act) became law. This legislation added new conservation designations, improved recreational access to public lands, permanently reauthorized the Land and Water Conservation Fund, and included other achievements.
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Montana-Dakotas

Dillon Field Office Helps Restore Westslope Cutthroat Trout in Multiple Southwest Montana streams

Story by: Alden Shallcross, State Lead - Montana/Dakotas Aquatic Habitat Management Program 
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Eastern States

Oysterville, Washington

This weeks GLO record travels to Oysterville, Washington! Oysterville was founded in 1854 as an oyster fishing village.
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Jarbidge FO

Kittie Wilkins: Idaho's Horse Queen

Kittie Wilkins did not fit what one might expect of a "horse trader" at the time, especially not one whose business had such national and international influence...
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National Office

104 wild horses and burros find new homes in Texas as BLM starts adoption season strong

As the Bureau of Land Management kicks off the prime season for adoptions, 104 wild horses and burros found new homes at a two-day event in Beeville, Texas last weekend.
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Colorado

BLM Colorado Celebrates Women's History Month

To commemorate Women’s History Month, we are highlighting the dedicated women who work for BLM Colorado.
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Montana-Dakotas

Community Protection Across Ownership Boundaries

Story by: Terina Goicoechea, Fire Mitigation & Education Specialist, Western Montana District
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Alaska, Anchorage DO

Finding safety in shelter along the Iditarod Trail

You can't reserve them or rent them, but when you need shelter, you're always welcome to use them. They're the humble and always appreciated shelter cabins.
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National Office

Selecting the Best Tent Site

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