2016 Jack Fire 2
The 2016 Jack Fire in Arizona. Intense fire activity is part of the desired "mosaic" effects of wildfire. This type of progression creates open space within the forest and kills invasive species.
2020 07 09-13.00.01.126-CDT
The Numbers Fire threatened buildings shortly after starting on 7/6.
2022 Utah Pride Parade (52127069713)
During Pride month in June and throughout the year, we celebrate the contributions of the LGBTQI+ community and honor their efforts to advance equality for all people in this country. As a part of the 2022 Utah... Mehr
2022 Utah Pride Parade (52127541155)
During Pride month in June and throughout the year, we celebrate the contributions of the LGBTQI+ community and honor their efforts to advance equality for all people in this country. As a part of the 2022 Utah... Mehr
Acorn Woodpecker 23
Acorn Woodpecker (Melanerpes formicivorus)
Another Group Reflection (34363922222)
Post event group reflection to say thank you and get student feedback. Photos by Stacey A. Olson
Aravaipa Canyon Wilderness Area (26093275083)
The 19,410-acre Aravaipa Canyon Wilderness is 120 miles southeast of Phoenix, Arizona in Graham and Pinal counties. The wilderness includes the 11-mile long Aravaipa Canyon, as well as, the surrounding tablelan... Mehr
Aravaipa Canyon Wilderness Area (26697372745)
The 19,410-acre Aravaipa Canyon Wilderness is 120 miles southeast of Phoenix, Arizona in Graham and Pinal counties. The wilderness includes the 11-mile long Aravaipa Canyon, as well as, the surrounding tablelan... Mehr
Archaeologist in Catlow Valley, Oregon (cropped)
Archaeological excavation at the Skull Creek dunes site in Catlow Valley, Harney County, Oregon.
Australia Bush Fires (49614577733)
A bird’s eye view of the “Ruined Castle Fire” shows the rough terrain of this section of the Blue Mountains, near Katoomba in New South Wales. Rick Lang caught these views on camera from the vantage of a 690 Tu... Mehr
Australia Bush Fires (49615350437)
A bird’s eye view of the “Ruined Castle Fire” shows the rough terrain of this section of the Blue Mountains, near Katoomba in New South Wales. Rick Lang caught these views on camera from the vantage of a 690 Tu... Mehr
Australian Wildfires (49352010126)
The Australian wildfires burned actively across the landscape.The fire season in Australia has been unprecedented. The United States has sent Department of the Interior (DOI) and U.S. Forest Service (USFS) wild... Mehr
Az hells cyn-5675 (26425299590)
Hieroglyphic Mountains, Arizona.
Banding Ferruginous hawk chicks
Transwiki approved by: w:en:User:Dmcdevit This image was copied from wikipedia:en. The original description was: Banding of Ferruginous hawk chicks
Birch Creek Historic Ranch, Owyhee Wild and Scenic River (22337997258)
The site of the Birch Creek Historic Ranch on the Owyhee Wild and Scenic River serves multiple uses: floating launch; fishing hole; photographer’s dream landscape; camping locale; hiking; wildlife viewing; and ... Mehr
BLM picture of Lower Table Rock
Lower Table Rock north of the Rogue River in Jackson County, Oregon
Briefing American Firefighters
Overview of the NSW State Operations Centre in Sydney. The fire season in Australia has been unprecedented. The United States has sent Department of the Interior (DOI) and U.S. Forest Service (USFS) wildfire p... Mehr
Chimney Rock segment of the Crooked Wild and Scenic River (27562110673...
The Chimney Rock segment of the Crooked Wild and Scenic River is becoming increasingly popular for all kinds of recreation. Thousands of people visit each year to enjoy the incredible fishing, camping, and scen... Mehr
Chopaka Lake (27435409420)
Hidden deep within the highlands of northern Okanogan County, visitors will discover a jewel of a mountain lake. Aspen tree groves and sagebrush line the shores, providing a scenic backdrop to many lakeside ac... Mehr
Christy was awesome! (33714364473)
Christy, a motivated and fun staff member for Wilderness Inquiry. Photos by Stacey A Olson.
Clackamas Wild and Scenic River (27727583040)
Flowing northwest from its sources high in the Cascade Mountains, the Clackamas River is one of the region’s most picturesque; and its fish, wildlife, vegetation, recreation opportunities, and historic resource... Mehr
Coal mine Wyoming
Coal mine in Wyoming
Crooked River (17098967021)
The Chimney Rock segment of the Crooked Wild and Scenic River is becoming increasingly popular for all kinds of recreation. Thousands of people visit each year to enjoy the incredible fishing, camping, and scen... Mehr
Counting Fish on the Salmon River (15178593716)
How do you count fish in a river? If you're a fish biologist working for the Bureau of Land Management (BLM), you start by stuffing yourself into a dry suit and then traipsing through the forests and down to th... Mehr
Crooked River and Chimney Rock at Sunset (26235384030)
The Chimney Rock segment of the Crooked Wild and Scenic River is becoming increasingly popular for all kinds of recreation. Thousands of people visit each year to enjoy the incredible fishing, camping, and scen... Mehr
Deschutes Wild and Scenic River (13412047824)
The BLM’s National Conservation Lands, also known as the National Landscape Conservation System, contain some of America’s most spectacular landscapes. Consisting of about 27 million acres of public lands set a... Mehr
Deschutes Wild and Scenic River -- Beavertail (26095993806)
Do you enjoy rafting trips, fly-fishing for native steelhead and-or huge central Oregon skies? Well, if so, the Deschutes Wild and Scenic River may be your nature wonderland. From the Oregon-Washington border p... Mehr
Donner und Blitzen Wild and Scenic River (13412044644)
The BLM’s National Conservation Lands, also known as the National Landscape Conservation System, contain some of America’s most spectacular landscapes. Consisting of about 27 million acres of public lands set a... Mehr
Donner und Blitzen Wild and Scenic River (32761922731)
From its headwaters on Steens Mountain to the Malheur National Wildlife Refuge boundary, the Donner und Blitzen Wild and Scenic River offers breathtakingly beautiful scenic glaciated canyons, unique ecosystems,... Mehr
Elkhorn Creek Wild and Scenic River (30892556096)
On November 12, 1996, President Clinton signed into law the Omnibus Parks and Public Lands Management Act of 1996. With it, two segments of Elkhorn Creek, totaling 6.4 miles, became part of the National Wild an... Mehr
Elkhorn Creek Wild and Scenic River (30892504826)
On November 12, 1996, President Clinton signed into law the Omnibus Parks and Public Lands Management Act of 1996. With it, two segments of Elkhorn Creek, totaling 6.4 miles, became part of the National Wild an... Mehr
Empire Ranch Corral (26094526693)
Las Cienegas National Conservation Area, Arizona. <a href="https://www.blm.gov/visit/las-cienegas" rel="noreferrer nofollow">www.blm.gov/visit/las-cienegas</a> Photo by Bob Wick, BLM.
Explore Oregon Recreation Whittaker Creek Recreation Site (32673362102...
Between Eugene and the coast, just off Hwy 126, visitors can enjoy picnicking, hiking, and camping at Whittaker Creek. The site offers family camping in a wooded riverside location with a hiking trail that prov... Mehr
Gila Box Riparian National Conservation Area (26605029662)
The 23,000-acre Gila Box Riparian National Conservation Area is truly an oasis in the desert. It has four perennial waterways - the Gila and San Francisco rivers and Bonita and Eagle creeks, which are the lifel... Mehr
Gila Box Riparian National Conservation Area (26425047040)
The 23,000-acre Gila Box Riparian National Conservation Area is truly an oasis in the desert. It has four perennial waterways - the Gila and San Francisco rivers and Bonita and Eagle creeks, which are the lifel... Mehr
Gila Box Riparian National Conservation Area (26631878151)
The 23,000-acre Gila Box Riparian National Conservation Area is truly an oasis in the desert. It has four perennial waterways - the Gila and San Francisco rivers and Bonita and Eagle creeks, which are the lifel... Mehr
Grand Canyon - Parashant National Monument (26632031761)
The Grand Canyon-Parashant National Monument is located on the edge of one of the most beautiful places on Earth - the Grand Canyon. Situated on the Colorado Plateau in northwestern Arizona, within the drainage... Mehr
Grande Ronde Wild and Scenic River (34251769142)
The Grande Ronde River, a tributary of the Snake River, flows generally northeast between the Blue and Wallowa mountains. The approximately 180-mile-long river is in both the northeast section of Oregon and th... Mehr
Grande Ronde Wild and Scenic River (34156396144)
The Grande Ronde River is located in northeast Oregon and flows through a mix of privately owned lands and those administered by the Bureau of Land Management and Forest Service. At 43.8 miles (70.5 km) in leng... Mehr
Gunnison Gorge Wilderness
The BLM Gunnison Gorge Wilderness area, along the Gunnison River in Gunnison Gorge National Conservation Area, western Colorado.
Grande Ronde Wild and Scenic River (34959865736)
The Grande Ronde River is located in northeast Oregon and flows through a mix of privately owned lands and those administered by the Bureau of Land Management and Forest Service. At 43.8 miles (70.5 km) in leng... Mehr
Historic Shirk Ranch (50804737272)
Photo of the historic Shirk Ranch in Lakeview District, Oregon, 2020, by Lisa McNee, BLM. The historic Shirk Ranch sits deep in Lake County, Oregon, on the edge of the Guano Creek Wilderness Study Area. The pr... Mehr
Historic Shirk Ranch (50804579611)
Photo of the historic Shirk Ranch in Lakeview District, Oregon, 2020, by Lisa McNee, BLM. The historic Shirk Ranch sits deep in Lake County, Oregon, on the edge of the Guano Creek Wilderness Study Area. The pr... Mehr
Ironwood Forest National Monument (26425378720)
This Ironwood Forest National Monument is made up of 129,000-acres and contains a significant system of cultural and historical sites covering a 5,000 year period. Possessing one of the richest stands of ironwo... Mehr
Ironwood Forest National Monument (26425438370)
This Ironwood Forest National Monument is made up of 129,000-acres and contains a significant system of cultural and historical sites covering a 5,000 year period. Possessing one of the richest stands of ironwo... Mehr
John Day River (28072774442)
The John Day is the longest free-flowing river without dams in Oregon. It’s also one of the longest in the United States. Elevations range from 265 feet at the confluence with the Columbia River to over 9,000 f... Mehr
Klamath River (27693784104)
The Upper Klamath River boasts some of the best whitewater rafting in Oregon. The rapids are rated at class III, IV and V, depending on water levels, and experienced guides are recommended. There are several lo... Mehr
Meadow near Gerber Reservoir, Oregon (BLM)
Meadow with blue camas flowers near Gerber Reservoir in Klamath County, Oregon
Mc Kittrick Oil Fields
Photo by Jesse Pluim, BLM.
Mule at wagon (13898047628)
Oregon Trail ruts carved by pioneer wagons are located onsite and are featured in a four mile interpretive hiking trail system. Trails and picnic areas offer scenic vistas of the Blue Mountains, the Wallowa Mou... Mehr
National Historic Oregon Trail Interpretive Center (NHOTIC) (251167976...
The National Historic Oregon Trail Interpretive Center (NHOTIC) offers living history demonstrations, interpretive programs, exhibits, multi-media presentations, special events, and more than four miles of inte... Mehr
North Umpqua, BLM Roseburg District
The North Umpqua River in Douglas County, Oregon, United States
Olancha Peak and Dunes
Located at the south end of the Owens Valley, the east aspect of Olancha Peak seen from Olancha Dunes
Oregongrapeleaves
Artistic 2nd Place.Oregon Grape Leaves.Ron Exeter.Salem District.2003
Oregon Trail Center 25th Anniversary (34849798472)
On Thursday, May 25, 2017, the National Historic Oregon Trail Interpretive Center celebrated its 25th anniversary! The day opened with remarks from former Oregon Governor Barbara Roberts, who cut the ribbon at... Mehr
Oregon Trail Center 25th Anniversary! (34881228331)
On Thursday, May 25, 2017, the National Historic Oregon Trail Interpretive Center celebrated its 25th anniversary! The day opened with remarks from former Oregon Governor Barbara Roberts, who cut the ribbon at... Mehr
Owyhee Wild and Scenic River (13411762383)
The BLM’s National Conservation Lands, also known as the National Landscape Conservation System, contain some of America’s most spectacular landscapes. Consisting of about 27 million acres of public lands set a... Mehr
Painted Rock Petroglyph Site & Campground (26672579386)
Painted Rock Petroglyph Site, approximately 90 miles southwest of Phoenix, Arizona, provides visitors the opportunity to view an ancient archaeological site containing hundreds of symbolic and artistic rock etc... Mehr
Panoche Hills (51063183308)
Hilltops over 2,500 feet high offer scenic vistas of the lush San Joaquin Valley and spectacular Sierra Nevada Mountains. The Panoche Hills was once part of a vast inland sea. Fossils found include vertebrates ... Mehr
Personal space or lack of
Illustration, uncomfortable, two people at work, personal space, leaning over
Phacelia ciliata BLM-1
Phacelia ciliata
Pioneer Family on Trail (14104696393)
Oregon Trail ruts carved by pioneer wagons are located onsite and are featured in a four mile interpretive hiking trail system. Trails and picnic areas offer scenic vistas of the Blue Mountains, the Wallowa Mou... Mehr
Piedras Blancas Light Station (29062994396)
The Piedras Blancas Light Station is a historic landmark on California’s central coast. Located on a rugged windswept point of land 6 miles north of Hearst Castle along California’s scenic Highway One, the Ligh... Mehr
Pioneer with Oxen (13898045708)
Oregon Trail ruts carved by pioneer wagons are located onsite and are featured in a four mile interpretive hiking trail system. Trails and picnic areas offer scenic vistas of the Blue Mountains, the Wallowa Mou... Mehr
Powder Wild and Scenic River (34956162666)
The Powder River is located in northeastern Oregon and is a tributary of the Snake River. It flows almost entirely within Baker County, but downstream of the city of North Powder, it becomes part of the border ... Mehr
Prisoners Growing Sagebrush - 21449928466
On Sept. 8, 2015, inmates at Coyote Ridge Corrections Center watered, fertilized and thinned sagebrush plants. Photos by Jeff Clark, BLM Story by Toshio Suzuki, BLM A sagebrush sea change from behind barbed wi... Mehr
Prisoners Growing Sagebrush - 21288100270
On Sept. 8, 2015, inmates at Coyote Ridge Corrections Center watered, fertilized and thinned sagebrush plants. Photos by Jeff Clark, BLM Story by Toshio Suzuki, BLM A sagebrush sea change from behind barbed wi... Mehr
Pronghorn (26671763946)
Las Cienegas National Conservation Area, Arizona.
Rogue River (17604888262)
Ever visited a film set? No? How about rafting on one?! Alongside Oregon’s picturesque Rogue River, John Wayne and Katherine Hepburn shot their 1975 film, Rooster Cogburn. And now these public lands can serve a... Mehr
Rogue River (17607214875)
Ever visited a film set? No? How about rafting on one?! Alongside Oregon’s picturesque Rogue River, John Wayne and Katherine Hepburn shot their 1975 film, Rooster Cogburn. And now these public lands can serve a... Mehr
Sonoran Desert National Monument (26673117116)
The Sonoran Desert National Monument contains magnificent examples of untrammeled Sonoran Desert landscape. This National Monument is the most biologically diverse of the North American deserts, and the monumen... Mehr
Sonoran Desert National Monument (26759358242)
The Sonoran Desert National Monument contains magnificent examples of untrammeled Sonoran Desert landscape. This National Monument is the most biologically diverse of the North American deserts, and the monumen... Mehr
South Fork John Day Wild and Scenic River (36037368880)
Upriver view of the South Fork John Day Wild and Scenic River, south of Smoky Creek, June 6, 2017, by Greg Shine, BLM. Protected as part of the National Wild and Scenic Rivers System, the South Fork of the John... Mehr
Susan River BLM
Photo of Susan River by BLM
Tambo Complex (49425888621)
Crews continue to battle the Tambo Complex near Victoria, Australia. Bureau of Land Management firefighters from Idaho work with partners to conduct a burn out operation to try and slow progression. Credit: Cl... Mehr
The mighty John Day River (24588124714)
The John Day River basin drains nearly 8,100 square miles of central and northeast Oregon. It is one of our nation’s longest free-flowing river systems. Elevations range from 265 feet at the confluence with the... Mehr
Trona Pinnacles - 49749992991
The Trona Pinnacles are a very otherworldly place; so-much-so that movies including Star Trek and Planet of the Apes were filmed here to represent alien planets. It's hard to believe this stark area was covere... Mehr
Trona Pinnacles
The Trona Pinnacles are a very otherworldly place; so-much-so that movies including Star Trek and Planet of the Apes were filmed here to represent alien planets. It's hard to believe this stark area was covere... Mehr
USBLM meridian map Alaska
U.S. Bureau of Land Management map showing principal meridians and base lines used for cadastral surveys.
West Little Owyhee Wild and Scenic River (27091777137)
View of the West Little Owyhee River at Anderson Crossing, Oct. 18, 2017, by Greg Shine, BLM. The West Little Owyhee River is a tributary of the mighty Owyhee River. Designated on in 1988, the source of the riv... Mehr
West Little Owyhee Wild and Scenic River (41916241742)
Autumn morning on the West Little Owyhee River near Anderson Crossing, Oct. 18, 2017, by Greg Shine, BLM. The West Little Owyhee River is a tributary of the mighty Owyhee River. Designated on in 1988, the sourc... Mehr
William Perry Pendley (cropped)
William Perry Pendley, official exercising authority of the director of the Bureau of Land Management
Working on the Fireline (49390711673)
Wildland firefighters from the United States help during the unprecedented bush fire season in Australia. Credit: Dan Betts, Bureau of Land Management - National Interagency Fire Center
2018 07 20-15.57.41.626-CDT
Media photographer captures pictures of the fire
2020 07 09-19.43.13.486-CDT
Crews, including Reno Fire, successfully completed mop up on Division Y of the numbers fire to ensure no embers or burning materials remain.
2020 07 11-12.50.48.558-CDT
Burn scar from the Numbers Fire.
Agua Fria National Monument (26670134536)
Adjacent to rapidly expanding communities, the 71,000-acre Agua Fria National Monument is approximately 40 miles north of central Phoenix. The monument encompasses two mesas and the canyon of the Agua Fria Rive... Mehr
Agua Fria River (26423877150)
Adjacent to rapidly expanding communities, the 71,000-acre Agua Fria National Monument is approximately 40 miles north of central Phoenix. The monument encompasses two mesas and the canyon of the Agua Fria Rive... Mehr
Aravaipa Canyon Wilderness Area (26091563424)
The 19,410-acre Aravaipa Canyon Wilderness is 120 miles southeast of Phoenix, Arizona in Graham and Pinal counties. The wilderness includes the 11-mile long Aravaipa Canyon, as well as, the surrounding tablelan... Mehr
Aravaipa Canyon Wilderness Area (26697288845)
The 19,410-acre Aravaipa Canyon Wilderness is 120 miles southeast of Phoenix, Arizona in Graham and Pinal counties. The wilderness includes the 11-mile long Aravaipa Canyon, as well as, the surrounding tablelan... Mehr
Australia Bush Fires (49614577628)
Smoke billows skyward from the “Gospers Mountain Fire” -a densely grown area of the Wollemi National Park. It was one of the largest fires Australia had ever seen. Rick Lang took these shots while onboard a 690... Mehr
Australia Bush Fires (49615350482)
A bird’s eye view of the “Ruined Castle Fire” shows the rough terrain of this section of the Blue Mountains, near Katoomba in New South Wales. Rick Lang caught these views on camera from the vantage of a 690 Tu... Mehr
Az eagletail-6478 (26424928540)
Eagletail Mountains, Arizona.
Az eagletail-6521 (26604873792)
Eagletail Mountains, Arizona.
Az hells cyn-5683 (26605237352)
Hieroglyphic Mountains, Arizona.
Beaver Dam Mountain Wilderness (35280664051)
The Beaver Dam Mountains Wilderness now contains a total of 17,600 acres and is managed by the Bureau of Land Management. Arizona contains approximately 15,000 acres. Utah contains approximately 2,600 acres. In... Mehr
Birch Creek Historic Ranch, Owyhee Wild and Scenic River (21904643033)
The site of the Birch Creek Historic Ranch on the Owyhee Wild and Scenic River serves multiple uses: floating launch; fishing hole; photographer’s dream landscape; camping locale; hiking; wildlife viewing; and ... Mehr
Birch Creek Historic Ranch, Owyhee Wild and Scenic River (22338131158)
The site of the Birch Creek Historic Ranch on the Owyhee Wild and Scenic River serves multiple uses: floating launch; fishing hole; photographer’s dream landscape; camping locale; hiking; wildlife viewing; and ... Mehr
Blues Camp (14061532606)
Oregon Trail ruts carved by pioneer wagons are located onsite and are featured in a four mile interpretive hiking trail system. Trails and picnic areas offer scenic vistas of the Blue Mountains, the Wallowa Mou... Mehr
Building soil models (33682164794)
Students build soil models to learn the makeup of soil and how the elements work together. Photos by Stacey A Olson.