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This is an archived account and is not being updated. Please follow us on @BLMNational for more about our work at the Bureau of Land Management.
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Temporary closure at Sandy Ridge Trail System tomorrow morning! On Nov 14th, the system will be closed while we remove hazardous trees and ensure it is safe for bikers and hikers. We tentatively plan to open the system at 1pm! 📸 International Mountain Biking Association
A mountain biker rides down a dirt trail in a forest.

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Beautiful fall colors surround the Umtanum Bridge over the Yakima River in central Washington The gentle river winds through rolling desert hills and basalt cliffs, offering excellent wildlife watching, Blue Ribbon trout fishing, and family-friendly rafting. 📸 Don Wolterstorff
A blue metal bridge over a river surrounded by trees with yellow leaves

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In honor of Veterans Day, we've made your public lands fee free. Fee-free days allow us to make public lands more accessible and equitable. This is the last fee free day of the year, so be sure to spend some time outside! 📸 A bald eagle soars over Yaquina Head. JLH Photography
A young bald eagle flying.

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On the hunt! Great blue herons can often be found wading through the tidepools at our Yaquina Head Outstanding Natural Area. Using their long legs to navigate the rocks and pools, they look for one of their favorite foods: fish. Come see for yourself: ow.ly/BJwF50KNhaL
A heron stands in the tidepools.

ALT A heron stands in the tidepools.

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In late Oct., a group of young women travelled to the @BLMOregon Vale District to spend seven days training to become wildland firefighters! 👩‍🚒 The Women in Wildland Fire Bootcamp pays participants to undergo basic firefighting training and receive an intro to fire culture 🔥
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'Tis the season! The upper portions of the Steens Mountain Loop Road are closed for the winter. When conditions permit, activities like cross-country skiing and snowshoeing will be in full swing. Before you go, learn about Steens winter rec: ow.ly/O0PR50U3cN3 📸 Gary Kegel
A snowy mountain range.

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At the top of a mountain. An ice covered station.

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Comet Tsuchinshan-Atlas seen from Oregon's Woodrat Mountain About 83% of the global population lives under light polluted skies that disrupt human and wildlife well-being. The pristine dark skies over your public lands are the perfect place to see wonders like this!
A comet over a mountain with a small town in the far distance.

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A comet over a mountain with a small town in the far distance.

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A "ghost of the central Oregon forests" spotted on public lands by photographer Ken Shults. “I think [great grey owls] are made of half magic and half mystery,” Shults told @opb. “They can disappear into a forest like they were made of smoke.”
A great gray owl perched in a tree looking at the camera

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Looking for a central Oregon #FireJob? 👷‍♀️👷‍♂️ @BLMOregon is hiring an assistant fire management officer/deputy interagency fire and aviation staff officer for the Central Oregon Fire Management Service (COFMS), an interagency program! 📄Apply by 11/18 👉 usajobs.gov/job/817221600
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Can anyone help us identify this absolute legend? BLM employee Kyle saw her rafting the white water at Rainie Falls earlier this month. According to Kyle, "She put it all on the table and left nothing behind." We'd love to send her these photos!
A woman in a helmet and lifejacket sits in a white water rafting boat smiling. The side of the boat reads, "Legend".

ALT A woman in a helmet and lifejacket sits in a white water rafting boat smiling. The side of the boat reads, "Legend".

A woman in a helmet and lifejacket sits in a white water rafting boat smiling. The side of the boat reads, "Legend".

ALT A woman in a helmet and lifejacket sits in a white water rafting boat smiling. The side of the boat reads, "Legend".

A woman in a helmet and lifejacket white water rafts down a turbulent river.

ALT A woman in a helmet and lifejacket white water rafts down a turbulent river.

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A rainbow over the National Historic Oregon Trail Interpretive Center! Located in Baker City, NHOTIC has living history demonstrations, interpretive programs, exhibits, multi-media presentations, special events, and more than four miles of interpretive trails. 📸 Jim Ward, BLM
A large yellow building with a rainbow overhead.

ALT A large yellow building with a rainbow overhead.

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OTD, Congress protected 428k acres of Steens Mountain, ensuring its status as one of the most special places in Oregon. To celebrate, we're sharing photos of the mountain taken by members of the public! Photo credits in order: Mike Sheahan, Gary Calicott (x2), Bonnie Moreland
Overlooking a mountain gorge with wildflowers growing on the rim.

ALT Overlooking a mountain gorge with wildflowers growing on the rim.

A snow-capped mountain range.

ALT A snow-capped mountain range.

A mountain range turned pink by the setting sun.

ALT A mountain range turned pink by the setting sun.

Overlooking a mountain gorge.

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On this day in 1988, the Omnibus Oregon Wild and Scenic Rivers Act became law, protecting dozens of Oregon rivers! Some of the rivers are well-known waterways, like the Crooked, Deschutes, and John Day. Today, we're proud to manage over 1,000 miles of wild and scenic rivers!
A river winding through tree covered hills.

ALT A river winding through tree covered hills.

A river rushing through a forest.

ALT A river rushing through a forest.

A river winding through a canyon.

ALT A river winding through a canyon.

A river winding through a gorge.

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Vine maple turns brilliant shades of orange and red at Oregon's Alsea Falls Recreation Site The site may be closed to camping for the season, but day use is open year round! Come explore beautiful forest trails and visit the cascading Alsea Falls. 📸 Martin Jones
A forest with leaves turning red and orange.

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A chukar partridge spotted in the lupins in the Steens Mountain Wilderness. Originating in India, chukars were introduced to Oregon in 1951 to increase hunting opportunities. Today, it's the most harvested upland bird in Oregon, according to @MyODFW 📸 Hal Sadofsky
A striped black and white bird with a red beak calls out in a field of yellow wildflowers.

ALT A striped black and white bird with a red beak calls out in a field of yellow wildflowers.

A striped black and white bird with a red beak calls out in a field of yellow wildflowers.

ALT A striped black and white bird with a red beak calls out in a field of yellow wildflowers.

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Contrary to its name, this leopard slug doesn't mind taking things slow. Spotted on public lands just east of the Oregon Coast Range, this slug is named for its spots rather than its speed. 📸 dave dube
A blue and brown slug with spots.

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Did you miss the northern lights? We've got you covered. Shifting clouds over eastern Oregon created this beautiful textured sky. We're proud to manage public lands with our partners! This photo shows the painted hills managed by our friends at @JDFossilBedsNPS 📸 Gary Randall
Rolling desert mountains underneath a cloudy sky turned red and green by the northern lights.

ALT Rolling desert mountains underneath a cloudy sky turned red and green by the northern lights.

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Stand in amazement at the wonder that is Leslie Gulch in eastern Oregon Leslie Gulch is a designated Area of Critical Environmental Concern. This means it's protected for its unique soils and plants, wildlife habitat, and those unbelievable rock formations. 📸 G.O.M.E.R.
A person stands in front of a large rock formation.

ALT A person stands in front of a large rock formation.

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BLM Oregon & Washington retweeted
Siuslaw Nat'l Forest@siuslawNF17 Oct 2024
Helicopter assisted restoration work in the watershed areas of Green River, Five Rivers and Deadwood Creek is complete. The project was designed to restore streams to a more natural flow to improve spawning and rearing habitat for coho salmon and other aquatic species.
Trees placed in this steam will restore the stream's natural flow and provide more aquatic habitat. Photo by Chris Mayes, U.S. Forest Service.

ALT Trees placed in this steam will restore the stream's natural flow and provide more aquatic habitat. Photo by Chris Mayes, U.S. Forest Service.

Stream restoration project partners. Photo by Justin Vernon, U.S. Forest Service.

ALT Stream restoration project partners. Photo by Justin Vernon, U.S. Forest Service.

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