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The Historic Empire Ranch, a Bureau of Land Management site steeped in our nation’s ranching history, was the perfect setting to celebrate America’s milestone anniversary this year.

Once thought to be extinct, the relict leopard frog survives in isolated springs such as Pakoon Springs in the Grand Canyon-Parashant National Monument in northern Arizona.

As of Feb. 2, 2026, per the EXPLORE Act the BLM has implemented some significant updates to improve its Special Recreation Permit program.

Two Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Montana national monuments, Pompeys Pillar National Monument and Upper Missouri River Breaks National Monument, celebrated the 25th anniversaries of their designations in January 2026.

In 2025, the BLM Northeastern States District Office teamed up with Bat Conservation International (BCI) to acoustically monitor for threatened and endangered bat species in Lake Vermilion, Minnesota.

Over the past 10 years, BLM Idaho has placed more than 1,000 wild horses and burros into private care through what is now known as the Forever Branded partnership. Building on the success of Mustang Mania, the program pairs approved trainers with adopted wild horses or burros in January or February, launching a months-long journey of training and preparation for competition at the Branded Bonanza event, scheduled for August 7–9 this year.

Arizona offers four scenic Back Country Byways managed by the Bureau of Land Management, providing free access to diverse landscapes and recreation sites with a variety of recreation activities.

At the intersection of two nations, the International Border Fuel Break—one of California’s most unique wildland urban interface projects—proved its value in June 2025 by helping firefighters protect property, critical infrastructure, and natural resources in the United States.

Congratulations to the recipients of the Bureau of Land Management's (BLM) 2025 Community Engagement Awards! These annual awards honor exceptional contributions to BLM’s community engagement programs in Education, Interpretation, Partnerships, Volunteers, and Youth.

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) has launched a redesigned National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) Register, making it easier than ever for the public and stakeholders to access planning documents and participate in land management decisions.

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.