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Poets, Playwrights, Prose and Parks
The Milky Way Galaxy shines brightly with thousands of stars above a reflective pond with grassy green banks and small stone buildings rising in the background with dark leafy trees.
11/20/2018
Immortalized by some of our nation’s greatest literary heroes, public lands have been the settings and subjects of novels, poems and songs.
Veterans find healing and hope on public lands
Several veterans relax on the sand at the water's edge, casting their lines into the clear water and socializing among family and friends with green bushes rising in the background.
11/7/2018
All across the country, Interior is partnering with groups to make it easier for disabled veterans and others to discover the therapeutic qualities of America’s public lands.
9 of the coolest bat species in the United States
A dark brown bat opens up its full wingspan as it flies in a cramped stone cave.
10/24/2018
With hundreds of species, bats are diverse, scientifically fascinating and found all across the country. Check out some of our favorite bat species found in the U.S., what makes them so cool and how we're protecting them.
12 Things You Didn’t Know About Death Valley
A starry night over a desert playa shows a rock with a trail behind it
10/22/2018
Located in both California and Nevada, Death Valley National Park is the largest national park in the lower 48 states and has nearly 1,000 miles of roads that provide access to both popular and remote locations in the park.
Revealing Our Planet Through Earth As Art
A colorful picture of pink swirls above blue swirls.
10/16/2018
Sometimes you need a new perspective to see something in a whole new way. With satellite images from the U.S. Geological Survey, science and art combine to showcase the beauty and wonder of our planet.
#FindYourWay to where rivers and trails meet
Field of purple and yellow flowers flows into a rolling mountain landscape with a cloudy sunset in the background.
10/1/2018
This year, people across the country have come together to celebrate 50 years of our Wild and Scenic Rivers and National Trails Systems. Come explore some of the places where these special trails and rivers cross paths!
Urban Wildlife Refuges bring the outdoors to your front door
A hawk perches on a leafless tree branch with a city skyline in the background
9/27/2018
Across the country, there are 101 urban wildlife refuges, and these urban oases are vital for providing outdoor recreation in cities.
Accessibility Across America’s Public Lands
A caucasian man in a national park service uniform and hat sits in a wheelchair and uses binoculars to look through trees towards a mountain.
9/5/2018
Whether it’s hearing the powerful story of the fight for disability rights or visiting a natural area that is now more accessible to everyone, public lands are ready and welcoming.
Best Dog-Friendly Public Lands
A large black and white dog looks at the camera with an open mouth as it sits on a rocky shore with the ocean in the background.
8/23/2018
Check out these dog-friendly lands across America where all puppies are welcome!
11 Photos To Have You Feline Fine on International Cat Day
Mountain lion kitten with blue eyes extends paws.
8/7/2018
August 8 is International Cat Day, making it the purrfect time to spotlight a few members of the feline family found in the U.S. and where you can see them on America’s public lands. 
Big hats & even bigger jobs: Celebrating World Ranger Day
A small group of African American men in U.S. cavalry uniforms ride horses across green grass as park of a living history demonstration.
7/30/2018
For World Ranger Day, we salute Interior’s men and women who protect wildlife, public lands and the people who visit them.
Paddle Wild and Scenic Rivers for a Wild and Scenic Summer
Canoers paddle through river at sunset.
7/24/2018
 Come explore deep gorges, serene stretches of meandering channels and exhilarating rapids by planning an adventure on a wild and scenic river.
Interior Goes Wild About Urban Areas
The orange Golden Gate Bridge spans a wide bay with the skyline of San Francisco at dusk in the background.
7/16/2018
What many people don’t realize is that Interior -- in addition to overseeing many of our nation’s wild places -- also has a very significant impact on urban areas. 
The Untold Stories of Interior’s Heroes
Rangers in boat travel through flooded water next to trees.
7/5/2018
Every year, Interior recognizes employees who go above and beyond the call of duty. They are ordinary people, but their extraordinary work is the foundation of our Department.  
11 Things You Didn’t Know About Olympic National Park
Deer eat green grass with the Olympic Mountains towering in the background.
6/28/2018
 In celebration of the Olympic National Park’s 80th anniversary, check out 11 things you might not know about the stunningly beautiful park.

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