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Mark Your Calendars! Fee Free Days in 2023
Cloudy sunrise over winding river and mountain peak.
2/1/2023
The Department of the Interior is committed to ensuring that everyone, no matter their zip code, can access and enjoy the benefits of green spaces and the outdoors. That’s why several of our bureaus offer fee free days each year. 
Exploring Black and African American Heritage
Tuskegee Airmen graduates from pilot training pose in two lines in front of a fighter plane.
2/1/2023
Several African American heritage sites are protected and maintained by the Department of the Interior to honor the contributions the Black community has made and continues to make to our nation.
America’s Public Lands Explained
Rolling mountain vistas and sun shining through a tree seen from a trail
1/31/2023
What’s the difference between a national park, national forest and national monument? We’re breaking down America’s public lands for you.
Interior’s 2022 Wrapped!
Colorful graphic that says Interior's 2022 Wrapped
12/27/2022
This year, the Department of the Interior focused on building a better future for every American, with unprecedented investments from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law and Inflation Reduction Act.
2022 White House Tribal Nations Summit
2022 White House Tribal Nations Summit Logo
11/29/2022
The 2022 White House Tribal Nations Summit provides an opportunity for Administration and Tribal leaders to discuss ways the federal government can invest in and strengthen nation-to-nation relationships.
One Year of the Historic Bipartisan Infrastructure Law
The BLM Gila District's Safford Hand Crew works a burnout operation during2017 Frye Fire.
11/15/2022
One year ago, President Biden signed the historic Bipartisan Infrastructure Law into law—a once-in-a-generation investment in America’s infrastructure and competitiveness. 
Revitalizing Indigenous Connections: Celebrating Native American Heritage Month 2022
A broad valley rimmed with sandstone cliffs within Indian Creek canyon.
11/15/2022
In honor of National American Heritage Month, learn about how Interior has committed to revitalizing Indigenous connections and celebrate Indigenous cultures.   
15 Facts About Our National Mammal: The American Bison
Bison family relaxing in a pasture in the Charles M. Russell National Wildlife Refuge
11/3/2022
Explore 15 fun facts about the American bison, the new national mammal of the U.S.
Celebrating National Wildlife Refuges
Hundred of birds fly over the still waters of a wide lake under a yellow sunrise sky.
10/7/2022
Each October, National Wildlife Refuge Week celebrates the vast network of public lands and waters managed by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, the National Wildlife Refuge System. 
Volunteer for National Public Lands Day
An artist sits on rocks with his easel and paints the rolling green hills of Shenandoah.
9/23/2022
Learn more about some of the incredible ways you can volunteer on your public lands this National Public Lands Day!
A Vision for the Future
A herd of bison in Yellowstone National Park grazing in a valley with mountains behind them
7/22/2022
The Interior Department's Strategic Plan for fiscal year 2022-2026 integrates equity, justice, climate, and environmental management into the breadth of activities in which the agency engages.
13 Turtle-ly Awesome Photos for World Turtle Day
A small baby turtle hatches out of an egg.
5/17/2022
Celebrate turtles and all they do with 13 awesome facts and photos about turtles!
12 Jobs That Support Interior’s Unique Mission
Kris smiles while kneeling on the ground in a forest.
5/6/2022
Earth, water, air, fire — Interior covers it all! Our mission is a unique one and we have an impressive and diverse team that works hard to achieve it every day. 
Wild for Wildflowers
Yellow flowers cover a field with a rugged mountain range in the background.
5/5/2022
From early spring to late fall, nature puts on a spectacular show with wildflower blooms across the country.
10 Tips to Prevent Wildfires
Hand crew walks toward the mountains at sunset.
5/4/2022
Nationally, almost 9 out of 10 wildfires are caused by humans. These preventable wildfires threaten lives, property and our precious natural resources. 

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