Bureau of Land Management

National Wildland Firefighter Day is July 2, but we appreciate you every day! For the firefighters and support personnel who work long hours and then rise up and do it day after day, we thank you for your service and dedication in protecting our communities and precious natural resources. 👏💗👩🚒 #WildlandFirefighterDay #ItTakesAllOfUs

Hoodoo you think you are Mr. Big Stone?! 🎶 Step into a place where time and natural elements have etched a fantasy world of strange rock formations at New Mexico's Bisti/De-Na-Zin Wilderness. Translated from the Navajo language, Bisti (Bis-tie) means "a large area of shale hills" and De-Na-Zin (Deh-nah-zin) means "cranes." "This unique geological place should be enjoyed and protected by everyone in our community" - Jim Grindley (Geologist/Photographer/Rock Climber) 📸 Jim Grindley

“Even if we’re alone in nature, we’re not alone. Nature is a great listener and teacher. When I return from mountain climbing, I’m better for it. I show up better for the community.” - Senior Special Agent Andrew Prys, BLM Law Enforcement Wellness Coordinator Law enforcement officers, military Veterans, first responders, and others in high-stress occupations experience higher rates of Post Traumatic Stress Disorder Awareness as these jobs are more likely to cross paths with trauma. In the case of BLM law enforcement, an added stressor comes from the fact that officers often work alone in remote areas where backup is hours away. Learn more about how public lands and resources can help ease trauma: https://ow.ly/yzHo50SrZ0F. #PTSDAwarenessMonth

Summer is here! Ready for family fun in the sun? 😎🌄🏕️🛶 Whether you're into hiking, biking, fishing, or camping, your public lands are here for you! Thank you the Ophalen family for sharing your family adventures with us! ❤️ 📸 Trona Pinnacles (California), Buckskin Gulch (Utah), White Pocket (Arizona); Courtesy of Kate Ophalen #GreatOutdoorsMonth

Our public lands are as diverse as the people who visit them. These are places where everyone can feel welcome, enjoy nature, and feel safe and supported in the outdoors. Together, we can build an inclusive outdoors where everyone has a voice, a role, and a sense of belonging on our shared lands. 🌈 📷 BLM photos Red: Paria Canyon-Vermilion Cliffs Wilderness Area Orange: A joshua tree silhouetted against the sunset Yellow: A yellow wildflower Green: A green lizard sunning itself on a leaf Blue: Blue sky over the Bonneville Salt Flats Indigo: A steller's jay perches on a branch Violet: Purple lupine #PrideMonth #GreatOutdoorsMonth

“Look deep into nature, and then you will understand everything better.” –Albert Einstein Bureau of Land Management - New Mexico recently partnered with Wilderness Inquiry to host more than 300 youth from across New Mexico to explore the waves of Cochiti Lake while learning about water safety and environmental education! The Canoemobile program meets youth and families in the communities where they live and provides opportunities to explore nature close to home. This is a great foundation for everyone to safely and positively experience the outdoors. #NationalCanoeDay #CanoeMobile

My kids emptying their shoes when we get home from the beach.....😆 Just off Route 66 in southeastern California lies an untouched wilderness of rugged mountains, spectacular sand dunes and some of the best stargazing in the country. Know Before You Go: This area is accessible year-round, but summer temperatures can soar to 120°F. So if you're planning to visit, winter and spring are your best bets. 📸 Cadiz Dunes; Jesse Pluim, BLM #TravelTuesday

We're proud to invest in youth programs and projects nationwide! 👏 We work with organizations that hire youth (ages 16-30) for public land projects aimed at ecological restoration, noxious weed control, public information, and more! In the latest episode of our podcast, hear from the people who are putting the next generation of public land stewards to work ➡️ https://ow.ly/Lq0V50SoMZZ. 🎧 📸 Workers from the Youth Employment Program install low-profile structures made of rocks designed to slow water in a stream channel to slow erosion near Dillon, Montana

Dearest gentle reader, With all of this buzz about Polin, one would have thought the ton was aglow with excitement for Pollinator Week. But alas, the swarm of gossip was of some humanly endeavor. Let us not forget that this special season is a time to celebrate the true hard workers of nature - the bees, birds, butterflies, and other pollinators who sustain our ecosystems by helping plants reproduce. Therefore, as you promenade this weekend, this author implores you to gaze upon the insects and animals fluttering by working tirelessly to maintain our healthy, lucrative public lands. Yours Truly. If you aren't up to date on pop culture and this post went over your head... It’s Pollinator Week! Learn more: https://ow.ly/8cbA50Sny1w. Photo courtesy of Sydney Carnevale #PollinatorWeek

Beach hair, don't care. It's officially the first day of summer and longest day of the year! We're taking notes from this seal pup and spending the season relaxing in nature. America's public lands and waters provide countless opportunities for families and friends to explore, play and connect with nature — from hiking and wildlife watching to fishing, photography and biking. It's time to plan your adventure! 📷 Yaquina Head Outstanding Natural Area, Bureau of Land Management - Oregon/ Washington; BLM photo. #SummerSolstice