Our Stories

Each day, the Bureau of Land Management employees, volunteers and partners conserve public lands, build our nation’s energy infrastructure and support local economies, advance scientific discovery and much more.  Read our blog stories about the BLM in your community and learn how to get involved.

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Alaska, Arctic DO

Emergency freight reaches North Slope before tundra season “closes”: Community, Industry and BLM team Up to Meet Residents’ Needs

The last Alaska West Express freight trucks for the season crossed BLM’s tundra-covered northern Alaska landscape April 28 headed home after pandemic-relate
Eric Tausch
National Office
White Mountains National Recreation Area

Armchair Adventures

America’s public lands offer some of the most spectacular and interesting places you’ll ever see.
National Office, Idaho
Andrew with a horse on an obstacle.

My Wild Horse Story: Gallegos Family

During the Winter 2020 adoption event for wild horses gathered from the Challis herd management area, the Gallegos family made a 5-hour trip from Boise to Challis, Idaho, with plans to take home their very first wild horse – fulfilling a long-held dream.
California, Ridgecrest FO
Burros in a pen.

Caring for Horses and Burros during COVID-19

While most of California remains sheltered in place due to COVID19, the animals at the Ridgecrest Regional Wild Horse and Burro Corrals still need to be fed, watered, and cared for as they do any o
Alaska, Anchorage DO

Imagining the new reality

It’s the peak of field trip season for the BLM Campbell Creek Science Center.
James Hart
Alaska, Fairbanks DO
A rescue team riding snow machines

Alaska rescue highlights crucial law enforcement cooperation

Public lands have proven a treasured escape for Alaska residents feeling cooped up during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Craig McCaa
National Office
Turn Point Lighthouse

Armchair Adventures

America’s public lands offer some of the most spectacular and interesting places you’ll ever see.
National Office, Idaho
Man standing with horse and halter.

My Wild Horse Story: Smoot Family

Brad and Kelly Smoot live near Arco, Idaho and have been considering adopting a wild horse for a while.
National Office, Idaho

My Wild Horse Story: The Winfields

It wasn’t the first time Dave and Lizzie Winfield had covered some miles to adopt a wild horse.
California, Northern California DO
A BLM ranger in an open grassy field

BLM Ranger Rescues Lost Hunter in California

As the COVID-19 pandemic has forced people to shelter in place across California, the demand for public service has not decreased.  Bureau of Land Management law enforcement rangers have remained on patrol during these challenging times, and in the case of a northern California ranger, saving a life. 
Colorado, Tres Rios FO

Phil’s World gains miles of trails thanks to dedicated volunteer

Single track winds through pinyon and juniper forest. Rolling terrain leads to a gradual climb and a screaming descent.