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Top River Trips on America’s Public Waters
A person paddles a blue rubber boat down a calm, wide river past tall green trees under a cloudy sky
6/23/2021
With approximately 3.6 million miles of streams — including 13,413 miles of Wild and Scenic Rivers — the United States has some incredible stretches of water. 
This Juneteenth, Celebrate Freedom Day at an Interior site
African American troops in Union uniforms
6/17/2021
Juneteenth, also known as Freedom Day or Emancipation Day, celebrates another important step towards the end of slavery in the United States. 
Interior Department Celebrates Ocean Month
Brightly colored coral reef ecosystem at Palmyra Atoll National Wildlife Refuge.
6/8/2021
The ocean connects the world in a way that no other natural resource does. As we celebrate Ocean Month, the Department of the Interior recognizes the broad responsibility we have for maintaining healthy ocean and coastal resources, and the impact our work has around the globe.  
Get Outdoors in the Great Outdoors
Child with binoculars, wearing a yellow hat and holding a book about birds.
6/1/2021
Recreating in nature offers us opportunities to better connect with the Earth and inspire us to be good stewards of these wild places that we preserve and protect.
Interior Celebrates Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander Communities
Samoan women perform a traditional dance.
5/24/2021
Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander communities make our nation more vibrant through a diversity of cultures, languages and religions.
Honoring Law Enforcement Officers at Interior
Woman in FWS uniform in lab with stuffed wildlife, animal skeletons
5/12/2021
National Police Week is a time to recognize all law enforcement officers. Across Interior, over 3,500 law enforcement officers safeguard lives, protect our national treasures, defend wildlife, and preserve the natural and cultural resources entrusted to the Department.
Recognizing Our Outstanding Public Servants
Ranger Tammy with goats.
5/4/2021
Every day, the dedicated employees of Interior go to work for the American people. Some are preserving the past and others are planning for the future.
We Asked Secretary Deb Haaland Questions About National Park Week and She Answered
Secretary Haaland stands at Yellowstone National Park.
4/23/2021
Secretary of the Interior Deb Haaland is a big fan of the national parks system. In honor of National Park Week, she shared her experiences and favorite memories of past visits to national parks and historic sites, her role at Interior, and her vision for how we can all be great stewards of our public lands. 
Earth Rocks!
Waves crashing over a rocky coastline at sunset.
4/21/2021
National parks are magnificent places to witness geology in action, and to learn how to coexist with our dynamic planet.
A Virtual Itinerary for National Park Week
Delicate Arch under the night sky.
4/19/2021
National Park Week is an annual celebration in April designed to highlight America’s treasured natural and cultural sites, as well as the communities and partnerships that sustain them.
Celebrate Art at Interior
A painting of a tall waterfall flowing into a canyon with steep walls.
4/13/2021
Each year on April 15, we celebrate World Art Day to reinforce the links between artistic creations, society, and our mission. 
Welcome to Team Public Lands!
A hiker on the ridge of a sea of dunes with a double rainbow and mountains in the distance
4/2/2021
As more families and friends look to public lands as a way to live happier and healthier lives during the pandemic, it’s more important than ever to recreate responsibly. Different land agencies have different missions, which means not all public lands have the same rules and regulations. So, whether you’re a first-time visitor or a public land pro, follow and share these tips to help spread the word about #TeamPublicLands! 
Letting the Sun Shine on the FOIA
Sun shines over the trees at Shenandoah National Park.
3/15/2021
March 14-20, 2021, is Sunshine Week, an annual initiative to promote open government and recognize that the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA), which provides the public with access to agency records, is a fundamental component in ensuring government transparency and accountability.
Trailblazing Women of Interior
Pamela A. Smith, Chief of the U.S. Park Police, stand in front of a stone bridge in Rock Creek Park.
3/8/2021
The contributions of women are far-reaching and indispensable to our work at Interior. We’re highlighting just a few of the many who have contributed to our mission.
An Enduring Partnership: Interior’s Commitment to Honoring our Nation-to-Nation Relationship with Tribes
Tribal youth dancer performing a pow wow dance.
3/2/2021
Honoring our nation-to-nation relationship with Tribes, strengthening Tribal sovereignty and self-governance, and upholding the trust and treaty responsibilities are paramount to fulfilling our mission.

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