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

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Oregon-Washington, Coos Bay DO
Floras Lake. BLM photo by Greg Shine.

How Floras Lake almost became "the Atlantic City of the Pacific Coast"

In 1908, investors planned – and began building – the community of Pacific City on the lakeside’s cliffs, billing it as “the Atlantic City of the Pacific Coast.”
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Alaska
Chugach Alaska Corporation shareholders and descendants gather for a kayak blessing at the Nuchek (Nuuciq)

50 years sharing frustration and joy have bonded Alaska Natives and BLM employees working together on ANCSA land conveyances

50 years working together on the largest land claims settlement in history built a special bond between BLM Alaska employees and the Alaska Natives they serve. That may be more critical than ever as they approach the finish line.
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Eastern States
The Golden Spike that was driven into the ground to mark the link between the East and West railroad lines

The Golden Spike

Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month begins this week, and the General Land Office is highlighting a record that showcases an accomplishment of an Asian population in America.
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National Office
Columbia Spotted Frog (Rana luteiventris) a BLM Sensitive Species in Idaho, Nevada, Oregon, Utah, and Wyoming.

Partnering for amphibian conservation

Story by Brad Jost, Wildlife Biologist. Photos by Brome McCreary, USGS FRESC; Brian Sullivan; Jennifer Peterson, USGS WERC; Marisa Ishimatsu; and David Muth.
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Colorado, Southwest DO
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Two BLM Colorado fisheries employees reel in awards

Surprise!
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Alaska, Fairbanks DO
Cabin in woods

Hidden gem Fred Blixt Cabin offers year-round Alaska experience without the backcountry commitment

Why you may want to reserve this cabin just two hours north of Fairbanks for your next backyard-to-backcountry experience.
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National Office
Hiker explores trail in new mexico

Hike a New Mexico Classic

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Eastern States
Kennedy Center

Kennedy Center

The General Land Office was commissioned by the National Parks Service to provide definition and monumentation for the boundary of the Kennedy Center.
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National Office
Woman hikes on trail with flowers surrounding and sunset and mountains in background

On our birthday, a land of plenty glows for all

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Montana-Dakotas

BLM and Friends plant more cottonwoods in the UMRBNM

Bonny Richards, Hydrologist, Lewistown Field Office 
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Idaho Falls DO
Kevin feeling right at home working with wild horses and burros

BLM Idaho Horse Whisperer Goes Back to School

Last winter, BLM Idaho Challis Field Office Wild Horse Specialist Kevin Lloyd got to go back to school.
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