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From Wild Cats to Adventure Felines
Domestic cat on a leash sits in front of a mountain lake.
10/28/2021
October 29 is National Cat Day, a day to celebrate these purrfect creatures. Sure, Interior lands have bobcats, ocelots, lynx and cougars, but now more than ever, we are seeing adventure cats making appearances too!  
13 Awesome Facts About Bats
bat hanging upside down
10/20/2021
They’ve been called creepy, scary and spooky, but bats are an important species that impact our daily lives in ways we might not even realize. 
Fall in Love With Amazing Public Lands in Autumn
Rolling mountains covered with trees showing their fall colors at sunset.
9/30/2021
Public lands are amazing all year, but there’s something really magnificent about the arrival of fall colors.
Everything You Want to Know About Katmai National Park’s Fat Bears
A gigantic brown bear stands in the shallow water of a wide river.
9/28/2021
Every fall, Katmai National Park and Preserve in Alaska hosts Fat Bear Week, an annual tournament celebrating the success of the bears at the park’s Brooks River.
Earth as Art: Stunning Landsat Images
Landsat imagery depicting brilliant colors across Western Australia.
9/24/2021
In addition to their scientific value, many satellite images are simply lovely to look at. Satellites capture an incredible variety of views of Earth.
12 Facts About Otters for Sea Otter Awareness Week
A sea otter raises its paws to its face while it floats on its back.
9/14/2021
Get ready for some awesome otter facts and photos. We promise that you’ll be otterly entertained!
Find Online Resources for Your Favorite Public Lands
Pink flowers in a green field in front of mountains
8/25/2021
Public lands are some of the best outdoor classrooms in the world. But thanks to their websites, they can be some of the best online classrooms, too.
Six Spectacular Lighthouses on Public Lands
Waves crash along the shore, lighthouse rises into a cloudy sky.
8/6/2021
National Lighthouse Day, which encourages the preservation of these historic structures, takes place annually on August 7. To celebrate, let’s take a tour of some of the spectacular lighthouses on public lands. 
Longtime Bureau of Land Management Photographer Retires, Amazing Work Lives On
Full moon rising over a field of flowers at Lemhi Pass.
7/29/2021
From the red rock canyonland lands of Utah to the tundra of Alaska and the intimate rainforests of Northern California and Oregon, there’s such diversity and beauty in our public lands.  
Access to Adventure
Two individuals in wheelchairs pose in the outdoors
7/26/2021
During the month of July, we celebrate the anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). At Interior, we observe and honor this important civil rights law that works to ensure all people with disabilities have the same rights and opportunities as everyone else.
10 Alternatives to Popular National Parks
Two kayaks sit on the rocky shore. A bright sunset shines over the blue water.
7/23/2021
There’s no better vacation than a trip to a national park. However, many national parks are having an especially busy season in 2021.  Check out these top ten alternatives to popular national parks.
Moon Madness
A full moon and a bison at Wind Cave National Park in South Dakota.
7/20/2021
Check out these extra-terrific photos of the moon! 
Celebrate Latino Conservation Week
Ranger with a fishing rod and bait.
7/19/2021
Latino Conservation Week provides an opportunity for Latino communities to come together and demonstrate their passion for our natural, cultural and recreational resources.
Get Hooked on Fishing on Public Lands and Waters
Two men wearing waders fish in a shallow river as a dog watches from the grassy riverbank.
7/9/2021
Fishing is a favorite outdoor pastime for many people. Alone or with friends and family, fishing can be a fun and relaxing opportunity to enjoy the outdoors.
America the Beautiful: Our Work to Conserve at Least 30% of Lands and Waters by 2030
The Toklat River in Denali National Park with mountains in the background.
6/28/2021
America the Beautiful is a call to action to support conservation and restoration efforts across America.

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