Recreation
Neil Hamada on a dirt bike in the desert

Neil Hamada steps into new role as Off-Highway Vehicle Travel Management Lead for BLM California

With just under 30 years working with the BLM, Neil Hamada recently accepted a new position as the off-highway vehicle (OHV) travel management lead for the BLM California State Office. Neil has been a champion for OHV management in southern California, serving as the longtime manager of the Imperial Sand Dunes Recreation Area (ISDRA), one of the nation's premier OHV destinations within the El Centro Field Office.
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Craig McCaa
Visitor hikes with boating equipment

Steele Creek: History in the heart of the Alaska’s Fortymile region

The Fortymile region, the scene of Interior Alaska’s first gold rush in 1886, played a central role in the early history of mining in Alaska. For those willing to stray slightly from the beaten path, the former community of Steele Creek offers a fascinating glimpse into the Fortymile’s vibrant past.
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Camping in Galkana, Alaska

Selecting the Best Tent Site

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Woman standing on a rock overlooks sunset over river

Let's Get Primitive

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James Hart
Album art for White Mountains safety popdcast

Podcast: White Mountains Safety

You’re caught in sub-zero bad weather in the White Mountains National Recreation Area and whatever equipment you were counting on to travel back to the trailhead broke down – here’s some of what you wish you had with you.
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a group of people gathered around a picnic shelter

Lake Havasu Field Office staff educate the public on aquatic invasives

The aquatic invasive species team at the Lake Havasu Field Office gave a presentation to educate the public on preventing the spread of aquatic invasive species from BLM-managed lands along the lower Colorado River. In addition to educating the public on how to help stop the spread of aquatic invasive species, the team will soon begin offering watercraft decontaminations for boaters on the Parker Strip on the California side of the Colorado River.
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