Our Stories

Imagine cooler temperatures in the 60s ideal for hiking and plentiful opportunities for solitude, framed by the beautiful, seemingly endless expanse of Arizona desert. Discover the Agua Fria National Monument.

Last fall, a routine day of rockhounding on Bureau of Land Management–managed public land in southwest Wyoming turned into an extraordinary discovery. While exploring public lands overseen by the BLM Wyoming Rock Springs Field Office, 11-year-old Touren Pope spotted what would later be identified as a fossilized turtle dating back nearly 48 million years.

The Mustang Meadow pavilion at the Meadowood Special Recreation Management Area in Lorton, VA hosted a small celebration for the Winter Solstice this year.

Under President Donald Trump’s historic second term, BLM is making major strides in putting America’s public lands to work for the American people. Here’s a look at what the BLM accomplished in just the first year.

Stories of the Historic Empire Ranch, drawn from personal diaries and historical records, offer a glimpse into the challenges and triumphs of cowboy life.

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 fiscal year, BLM OR/WA’s forestry team exceeded expectations and logged one of its strongest timber years yet.

Volunteering their time and resources, BLM employees and volunteers brought holiday cheer to families during the annual Long-Term Visitor Area toy giveaway.

Kick off the new year on the right foot! Your public lands are a great place to begin your new year's resolution of enjoying the health benefits of the great outdoors while also admiring the stunning winter scenery.

The Arizona Strip District recently transferred a wildland fire engine to Beaver Dam to enhance their wildland firefighting capabilities.

The Colorado River District joined thousands of visitors in downtown Kingman for the annual Street of Lights celebration.