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Eastern States
A Veterans Day tribute graphic featuring a collage of military veterans and public service personnel. In the center, a large blue circle displays the words “THANK YOU VETERANS” in white letters with red stars above, along with the Bureau of Land Management logo below. Surrounding the message are dozens of photographs showing people in military uniforms, wildland firefighters, conservation workers, law enforcement personnel, and outdoor public lands staff in a variety of settings, including forests, training

Veterans Day: Continuing the Mission Through Public Service

Each Veterans Day, we pause to recognize the people who have worn our nation’s uniform and defended the freedoms we enjoy.
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Eastern States, Southeastern States DO
Aerial view of coastal marshland bordered by waterways, with patches of wetland vegetation and open water. Industrial facilities and storage tanks are visible in the distance along the shoreline.

Calcasieu Pass Land Sale Completed, Supporting Responsible Land Management and Energy Infrastructure

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) has completed the sale of approximately 2.97 acres of federal land at the Calcasieu Pass Radio Beacon Station in Cameron Parish, Louisiana.
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Arizona, Arizona Strip DO, Arizona Strip FO
A group of volunteers and BLM employees stand with the kiosk that they installed that day.

A Legacy on the Landscape: One Woman's Vision Lives on at Mount Tipton near Kingman

Volunteers from the Dolan Springs Trail System joined Bureau of Land Management employees from the Kingman Field Office for a project at the Lower Indian Spring wilderness access point in the Mount Tipton Wilderness.
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Nevada, Southern Nevada DO, Red Rock/Sloan FO
A person stands in a narrow desert canyon surrounded by layered rock walls and weathered stone formations. The sandy wash is enclosed by steep, textured cliffs, with sparse desert vegetation growing among the rocks under a lightly clouded sky.

Why Sloan Canyon National Conservation Area Deserves a Spot on Your Nevada Bucket List

Despite its proximity to one of America's busiest tourist destinations, the 57,728-acre Sloan Canyon National Conservation Area is a hidden gem. And it celebrates 24 years in November.
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Eastern States
Group photo in an indoor equestrian arena showing five people standing around a chestnut horse, with a rider seated on the horse. One person in front holds an award plaque. Empty bleachers and another horse are visible in the background.

Competitors of All Ages Showcase BLM Wild Horses and Burros at Branded Bonanza Missouri

Bureau of Land Management official partner, Forever Branded, hosted its inaugural Branded Bonanza Missouri Oct. 16-18, 2026, bringing competitors and BLM wild horses and burros to the National Equestrian Center.
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Arizona, California, New Mexico
route 66 with the road's name painted on the road in white and the Amboy Crater sign in background

Where the land meets the road: BLM turned 80 this year, as Route 66 turns 100

Route 66 marks its centennial year Nov. 11. The Bureau of Land Management also celebrated a milestone this year — its 80th birthday in July. Throughout its 80 years, the BLM played a key role in the management of some public lands near this famous road.
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Colorado, Northwest DO, White River FO
A swinging brown gate with a "No trespassing" sign blocks access to a dirt road leading into forested mountains

Decades-long Access Issue Resolved at Pike Ridge Near Rangely

After 40+ years, a BLM and Rio Blanco County partnership has removed a locked gate on County Road 27, restoring public vehicle access to thousands of acres of Colorado public lands, including parking and road upgrades.
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Eastern States
A manatee glides just below the surface of shallow, clear water, with its snout visible above the rippling water.

Manatee Awareness Month: Protecting Gentle Giants at the Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse Outstanding Natural Area

Every November, Manatee Awareness Month celebrates one of Florida’s most beloved residents: the West Indian manatee.
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National Office
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Ryan GosWING Wins BLM’s 2026 Bat Beauty Contest

From oversized ears to frosted fur to memorable names, this year’s Bat Beauty Contest, held during Bat Week, featured a variety of bat species, showcasing incredible diversity of bats that inhabit America's public lands.
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National Office
Close-up of a Mexican free-tailed bat flying inside a cave. The bat's wings are spread wide, showing the thin flight membranes, while the rocky cave wall appears softly blurred in the background. A dark shadow of the bat is visible below it.

Celebrate Halloween with Bat Trivia on BLM-Managed Lands

From pollinating cacti to controlling insects, discover amazing facts about bats and their importance to BLM-managed landscapes.
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Wyoming, Wind River/Bighorn Basin DO, Lander FO
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Honor Farm Showcases Inmate Horsemanship at Annual Adoption

Another successful adoption event at Wyoming Honor Farm this September.
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