Our Stories

Together, these two geologists support responsible energy and mineral development, inform land use decisions, and help BLM Idaho balance resource access, protection, and long-term sustainability.

On March 3, 2026, representatives from the BLM joined a diverse group of professionals at the Northwest Jackson IB Middle School Career Day, in Jackson, Mississippi.

Across western Arizona, volunteers keep public lands managed by the Bureau of Land Management welcoming and well cared for.

The Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse Outstanding Natural Area (ONA) glowed on March 6, as it hosted its first‑ever Candlelight Concert, an event presented by the Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse & Museum.

Despite the weather, the Jupiter History Day Festival turned out to be a day filled with positive energy, community spirit, and plenty of rain slickers.

At the National Historic Trails Interpretive Center (NHTIC) in Wyoming, storytelling is more than a technique; it’s one of our most powerful tools for connecting people to their public lands.

The BLM’s Three Rivers Petroglyph Site presents the raw beauty of carvings etched into stone by ancient Jornada Mogollon people, who lived in a nearby village site more than 1,500 years ago.

In Arizona, the BLM works closely with site steward volunteers and values the passion they bring to caring for cultural resources. 

Roy Smith has worked for the BLM since 1992 and was recognized by the Colorado Riparian Association with the 2025 “Riparian Hero Award" for “unwavering dedication to keeping Colorado’s streams and rivers flowing.”

BLM Idaho has partnered with the Idaho State Historical Society and the Idaho Society of Professional Land Surveyors for an event celebrating America’s 250th anniversary: the Boise Meridian Initial Point Celebration, scheduled for May 1st and 2nd, 2026. BLM Idaho is proud to celebrate America’s 250th anniversary by honoring cadastral surveyors—the professionals who have defined and preserved the boundaries of our public lands for generations. This profile is the second in a series celebrating BLM cadastral surveyors in the lead-up to the anniversary event in May. Profile about Bradley Dillon, cadastral surveyor for the BLM.

Last year, BLM’s Canyon Country District held the United States’ first ever slackline world cup event.