Press Releases

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Wyoming

Pony Express Re-ride Races through National Historic Trails Center

CASPER Wyo.- The 38th annual re-ride of the Pony Express National Historic Trail will pass through Casper on Tuesday, June 26, at approxim

Idaho

Cove Recreation Site upgrades potable water supply

The Bureau of Land Management announced today that water system improvements to the Cove Recreation Site campground are expected to begin July 9

Nevada

Four local teachers selected for Teachers on Public Lands program

LAS VEGAS – Four teachers from the Clark County School District were selected to participate in BLM’s Teachers on Public Lands program.

National Office

BLM seeks bids for new public off-range pastures for wild horses and burros

The Bureau of Land Management announced today that it is seeking proposals for new public off-range pastures that provide a free-roaming environment for wild horses removed from Western public land

Montana-Dakotas

Crooked Creek/Musselshell Breaks Travel Management Plan public comments sought

(LEWISTOWN, Mont.) – Help from the public is being sought for the development of the draft Crooked Creek/Musselshell Breaks Travel Management Plan and Environmental Assessment.

Montana-Dakotas

Wild Horse and Burro event coming to Missoula Fairgrounds

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Colorado

BLM Approves Palisade Plunge Trail

GRAND JUNCTION, Colo. – Today, the Bureau of Land Management Grand Junction Field Office approved the “Palisade Plunge,” a new 32-mile single-track trail descending nearl

Wyoming

Help prevent wildfires on your public lands

WORLAND, Wyo. – Spring precipitation has brought an abundance of grass and other fine fuels, including cheatgrass, to public lands.

New Mexico

BLM announces fire restrictions in southern New Mexico

LAS CRUCES, N.M.

Alaska

BLM offers reward for information leading to return of stolen mammoth tusk

The Bureau of Land Management’s Office of Law Enforcement is asking for the public’s help in locating a stolen mammoth tusk.

Wyoming

Special 50th Anniversary Trail Trek to Honor the National Trails System Act of 1968

Fifty years ago, the ever-evolving national park idea broadened once again. In 1968, Congress passed and President Lyndon Johnson signed the National Trails System Act.

Nevada

BLM seeks input on proposed acquisition of land in Douglas County

CARSON CITY, Nev.

Nevada

Green Saddle Fire 100% contained

GOLCONDA, Nev. – The Green Saddle Fire started around 6:18 p.m. on the June 16, northeast of Golconda by Button Point.

Eastern States

Wild Horse or Burro Event in Ewing, Illinois

MILWAUKEE—The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) will hold a wild horse and burro event providing wild horses and possibly a few yearling and burros, July 13 - 14, 2018, at 22295 Sheep Farm Road, Ewin

Wyoming

Homesteading Youth Program featured at the Trails Center

CASPER, Wyo. –   Join NHTIC staff on Saturday, June 23, from 10 a.m.

Wyoming

Patio Talk on Trails Navigation at the Trails Center

CASPER, Wyo. -- Do you want to learn how people in the 1800s navigated their way around the prairie?

Arizona

BLM to gather wild burros in the Bullhead City area

BULLHEAD CITY, Ariz.— The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is planning to gather approximately 60 wild burros near the community of Bullhead City, Ariz., starting June 15.

Wyoming

BLM to Issue Firewood Permits in Billy Creek Area of Big Horns

BUFFALO, Wyo. – Firewood and post and pole permits for the Billy Creek Firewood area will be issued by the Bureau of Land Management Buffalo Field Office from June 21 to Sept.

Wyoming

Trails Center Announces Showing Of New Documentary Video On Ferris Mountains

CASPER, Wyo: Two screenings of a new mini-documentary produced by the National Historic Trails Interpretive Center will occur on Saturday, June 23 and Sunday, June 24. 

Idaho

Wildfire Awareness event planned for June 19 in Lewiston

Lewiston, Idaho – Wildfire season is upon us, and the Bureau of Land Management and North Idaho Fire Prevention Cooperative hope to spread the word on how you can help prevent fi

Nevada

BLM Nevada oil and gas lease sale nets $201,290

RENO, Nev.

Arizona

Prescribed fire planned on Goodwin Mesa

KINGMAN, Ariz. -- The Bureau of Land Management Kingman Field Office will be burning approximately 2,500 acres of grassland on Goodwin Mesa, about 50 miles southeast of Kingman, Ar