Recreation

Thursday, September 26, 2024

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.

Monday, December 14, 2020 Rachel Wootton

A old wooden chicken coop at a recreation site. Chicken wire and hold boards are shown.

Vandalism at Doc’s Beach Recreation Area

On December 4, 2020, it was reported to the Bureau of Land Management Vernal Field Office, that a large, partially-dismantled chicken coop was illegally dumped at the popular recreation area, Doc’s

Monday, September 28, 2020 Melinda Bolton

A lake with a campground behind it. In the background are mountains and blue sky.

BLM Alaska's campground curveball

BLM has been working toward two important goals this summer, recreation access and safety. Read how Alaskan staff overcame obstacles to welcome more people to their public lands.

Wednesday, August 26, 2020

Dig, Pound, Repeat. Trail Sign Maintenance with The Glennallen Field Office

Every summer, Glennallen Field Office recreation staff spend days in the field maintaining signage along the muddy, rocky, and dusty network of off-highway vehicle (OHV) trails within the 4.3 milli

Wednesday, July 29, 2020

BLM Utah gets hands-on with Dry Fork Trailhead facelift

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Utah has completed construction of two new trailheads improving access to the Dry Fork slot canyons.

Friday, May 22, 2020 Melinda Bolton

What to expect as BLM Alaska’s recreation season goes full swing

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Alaska’s recreation team is proving to be nimble as it rides the ripple effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. Coordinated planning efforts have turned out some expectations for both staff and the public this summer.