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    Fire Hiring is in full swing 

    The word on the street is that most of the “certs” (lists of qualified applicants) are in the hands of fire leadership as of now. Over the next several weeks managers will be working through the lists and making calls to schedule interviews. Be patient. Hiring is a process and we are still trying to catch up.

    If you are interested and you didn’t apply, you may be able to to work as an “on-call” in some states. Rosters of on-call firefighters will be similar to our seasonal positions, but will only be called to a fire as needed. These positions will also go through the same requirements and training to be a wildland firefighter. For more information or job openings call your local office or go to www.usajobs.gov.

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    Nevada is known for the amazing amount of public lands and the ability to find very remote areas for peace and quiet. BLM Nevada manages over 60% of the public land here making it very accessible to recreate in remote areas. The #SilverState is the...

    Nevada is known for the amazing amount of public lands and the ability to find very remote areas for peace and quiet. BLM Nevada manages over 60% of the public land here making it very accessible to recreate in remote areas. The #SilverState is the most mountainous state in the Lower 48. Over 300 mountain ranges stretch across the high deserts and 57 peaks reach over 11,000 feet in elevation! Where will you be exploring next?
    Photo: William O'Neil, BLM

    Wildland firefighters must always be communicating to each other. Silver State Hotshot buggies parked while the crew is fighting fire. Crews prepping the helicopter for bucket work.


    Want to be a wildland firefighter? Apply soon!

    Every winter BLM Fire and Aviation crews across the country announce vacant positions for the upcoming fire season. These positions require physical fitness, motivation and the desire to be out in the wilderness for days and weeks at a time. In the United States, over 3,000 firefighters, support staff and 155 smokejumpers work for the BLM. Cut-off dates are right around the corner (December 18, 2018 and January 2, 2019), so be sure to apply soon!


    Current open positions include hotshot crews, hand crews, fire engine personnel, helitack crews and smokejumpers. To search for the job openings, visit USAJOBS.gov. Many of the positions will have a list of the cities that have openings, so when you apply be sure to specify the locations you are interested in.

    Meadowood Special Recreation Management Area, Virginia. Campbell Tract Loop National Recreation Trail, Alaska. Photo by Lisa Gleason, BLM. Penitente Canyon, Colorado. Photo by Bob Wick, BLM. Wounded Warriors float trip on the Colorado River. Photo by Bob Wick, BLM.

    Happy National #DogDay! 

    Take your furry companion on an adventure and discover some of the awesome dog-friendly spots on public lands. If you take your dogs on a trip into the great outdoors, make sure to always bag their waste and have a leash handy if required. This ensures you will Leave No Trace and protects your pup, wildlife and other public lands visitors.

    Check out these dog-friendly lands across America, where all puppies are welcome!

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    Volunteers and staff travel weekly to a local village school to deliver school supplies and teach basic language and math skills. Photo by Lisa Gleason, BLM. Though the elephants of the Sanctuary roam the jungle by day, they return to the safety of their clean shelters at night where volunteers feed them and staff provide medical treatment. Though the elephants roam the jungle by day, they return to the clean, food-stocked shelters at night where volunteers feed them, spending 18-20 hrs/day eating 300-500 lbs of vegetation. Unshackled and free to wander and eat daily, Arun Rai and Sara Mia walk gently through the jungle behind Lisa. Photo by Vanessa Rathbun, BLM. The simplest and best reward for a hard day’s work was the time we spent feeding freshly chopped sugarcane and bananas to each elephant before joining the staff for our own evening meals. Volunteers like Vanessa are able to observe and interact with elephants in stress free living areas as part of their day-to-day activities.

    From Alaska to Asia: a vacation spent volunteering

    Sweat rolled down our foreheads and into our eyes as the tiniest of flies swarmed around our faces. Rivers of dirt and dung ran down our arms, drying into the creases of our elbows in the hundred-degree heat of a Cambodian jungle. How did we get here?

    Just over one year ago, the two of us had never even met. Vanessa Rathbun, a BLM Alaska Visual Information Specialist and lifelong Alaska resident, and I, a Public Affairs Specialist and nomadic military spouse, found ourselves working cube-by-cube in Alaska in early 2017. We quickly discovered that we enjoyed several common interests, from outdoor adventures, art, technology, Broadway musicals, volunteering, to travel and more. Almost exactly one year later, we checked in for the first of four flights to carry us from Anchorage, Alaska, to Siem Reap, Cambodia, via Seattle, Seoul and Bangkok. To add to this exhaustive itinerary, it should be noted that three of the four flights were redeyes and layover times ranged from three- to twenty-three hours in length.

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    Tracing the 2017 Solar Eclipse

    How to Enjoy the 2017 Total Solar Eclipse Safely

    As you’re gearing up to visit #yourpubliclands for the August 21 Total Solar Eclipse over Oregon, Idaho, and Wyoming, keep these safety tips in mind:

    • Don’t look at the sun without appropriate solar-viewing devices like Mylar filters or other specific lenses. Sunglasses don’t count!
    • Cell service may be spotty in remote areas, and where there is cell service, be aware that there is a high volume of visitors expected.
    • Get your maps ahead of time and make sure to plan your route to and from your viewing location on public lands. Double check to make sure you have the proper supplies and gear.
    • Many roads on public lands are gravel and may require a high-clearance or four-wheel drive vehicle.
    • August is fire season, so be sure to properly put out your campfires and stick to designated routes and parking areas to avoid sparking a fire in dry conditions. Don’t burn trash or material that produces toxic or hazardous material, and never leave a fire unattended.
    • Beware of the heat! Pack plenty of water and sunscreen to avoid heat-related injuries.
    • All of the BLM reserveable campgrounds are booked, and all other areas operate on a first-come, first-served basis. Check out BLM Camping Guidelines to learn more, or contact your state office for more information.
    • Enjoy, respect, and protect the lands that we love! Practice Leave No Trace principles, and remember to pack it in, pack it out!

    You can find more safety information on the BLM solar eclipse and Know Before You Go webpages. Check out NASA’s Eclipse 101 Safety page and the Department of the Interior’s recent blog post for more information as well.

    South Fork of the Snake River, Idaho. Photo by Bob Wick, BLM. Photo of a solar eclipse. Photo courtesy of NASA. John Day River, Oregon. Photo by Bob Wick, BLM. Dubois Badlands Wilderness Study Area, Wyoming. Photo by Bob Wick, BLM. Deschutes River, Oregon. Photo by Bob Wick, BLM.

    Where will you be for the Total Solar Eclipse on August 21, 2017?

    With wide-open spaces, and low light pollution, BLM-managed public lands offer some of the best locations to view the 2017 Total Solar Eclipse. Visitors traveling to watch the eclipse on public lands should plan ahead to ensure that everyone can enjoy their public lands safely during this memorable event. The eclipse’s path of totality will pass over BLM-managed lands in Oregon, Idaho, and Wyoming. Pictured here are some of the beautiful places for visitors to enjoy and explore, for the eclipse, or for future summer travels!

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    Bodie Hills in Nevada. Photo courtesy of Jeff Sullivan. Black Rock, High Rock-Emigrant Trails National Conservation Area in Nevada. Photo courtesy of Richard Bednarski. Fantasy Canyon in UT. Photo courtesy of John D'Onofrio. The White Ridge Trail System, San Ysidro Trails Area in New Mexico. Photo courtesy of Raymond Lee. Black Rock, High Rock-Emigrant Trails National Conservation Area in Nevada. Photo courtesy of Richard Bednarski.

    Thanks for joining us during National Photography Month!

    This May, we celebrated National Photography Month with photos from #yourpubliclands, tips from the experts, and some travel inspiration for your next trip to BLM-managed lands. Check out our Instagram for a recap of National Photography Month, and follow for more!

    Photos courtesy of Jeff Sullivan, Richard Bednarski, John D’Onofrio, and Raymond Lee.

    Need Some OHV for your #TravelTuesday? Visit Superstition Mountain Off-Highway Vehicle (OHV) Area!

    Located north of the Plaster City OHV area, this 13,000 acre area presents an array of challenging OHV riding opportunities from sand dunes to mud hills. Cross-country OHV use is permitted within the boundaries of this area.

    Please note: limited use areas and military practice bombing targets are immediately adjacent to the open area. Please observe all posted signs and do not enter the bombing ranges.

    Learn more about BLM California here and visit recreation.gov for more information about recreation on public lands!

    Video by John Ciccarelli, BLM.

    #MeetusonRoute66 Tomorrow (March 18) for BLM California’s InstaMeet in the Mojave Trails National Monument at 4:30 pm Pacific Time!

    Brush up on your photography skills and #MeetusOnRoute66 as we #TracktheBloom at Amboy Crater! This year’s #superbloom has already produced some epic photos, so feel free to meet us or follow along online on @mypubliclands Instagram, as well as BLMCalifornia’s Facebook and Twitter!

    When: Saturday, March 18 at 4:30 pm Pacific Time

    Where: 87520 National Trails Highway Amboy, CA 92304 (located right off Route 66)

    This is an amazing opportunity to photograph your public lands at the unique Amboy Crater, and to gain tips and tricks from superstar BLMer, Bob Wick (wilderness specialist/expert photographer), and from Kyle Sullivan, the monument manager of Mojave Trails. 

    Please be sure to use the #MeetusOnRoute66 hashtag when you share your photos to stay engaged with the online community!

    Photos by Bob Wick, BLM.

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