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For Fire Information on BLM public lands, visit us at https://www.facebook.com/BLMCAFire/ BLM manages 15 million acres of public lands in California - nearly 15% of the state's land area - and 1.6 million acres in northwestern Nevada. BLM California also administers 47 million acres of subsurface mineral estate underlying federal surface land, 2.5 million acres underlying privately owned land, and

592,000 acres of Native American tribal land where BLM has trust responsibility for mineral operations. SOCIAL MEDIA POLICY

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Camera roll getting full this summer?๐Ÿ“ธCalifornia's public lands offer no shortage of scenery worth capturing, from golde...
07/29/2026

Camera roll getting full this summer?๐Ÿ“ธ

California's public lands offer no shortage of scenery worth capturing, from golden hour at the coast to wildflowers blooming across the desert. BLM California manages millions of acres of these landscapes, providing endless opportunities to get outside and see them for yourself.

Grab your camera, plan a visit, and see what you can capture. Just remember to recreate responsibly while you're out there.

Bonus tip: at Carrizo Plain National Monument, you can put your photo to work. A few spots, including the Soda Lake Overlook and Wallace Creek Overlook, are part of Chronolog, a crowdsourced photo program that turns visitor snapshots into a timelapse of the landscape over time. Check it out for yourself!
Wallace Creek Overlook: https://www.chronolog.io/site/CPM102?play=true
Soda Lake Overlook: https://www.chronolog.io/site/CPM101?play=true

Today marks the anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). BLM California manages public lands so that al...
07/26/2026

Today marks the anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). BLM California manages public lands so that all Americans, regardless of ability, have a way in. Here's exactly what that looks like at four spots across the state.

๐Ÿ“ Elk River Trail, Headwaters Forest Reserve (North Coast): the first mile is flat and gentle, leading into old growth redwoods. https://ow.ly/fuHr50Zs0Jz

๐Ÿ“ Cosumnes River Preserve Boardwalk (Sacramento Valley): a boardwalk trail through wetlands, a favorite for wildlife viewing. https://ow.ly/7sx750Zs0JB

๐Ÿ“ Ed Hasty Garden Trail, Santa Rosa and San Jacinto Mountains National Monument (Desert): https://ow.ly/tGVZ50Zs0JA

๐Ÿ“ Dos Palmas Preserve (Colorado Desert): a desert oasis of fan palms and wetlands, with an accessible vault toilet and interpretive panels at wheelchair height near the parking area. Some features have limitations, check accessibility details before you go. https://ow.ly/Y8g850Zs0JC

Four places, four regions, one shared idea: these lands belong to everyone.

Ancient redwoods meet an accessible outdoor experience for all. Join BLM for a guided hike along the Salmon Pass Trail n...
07/25/2026

Ancient redwoods meet an accessible outdoor experience for all. Join BLM for a guided hike along the Salmon Pass Trail near Fortuna, featuring ASL interpretation and a welcome for Deaf and hard-of-hearing community members. Aug 2, 1-5 PM. Space is limited, advance reservations required. Full details and how to reserve your spot: https://ow.ly/9clH50ZsoOb

For public safety, Goodale Campground in Inyo County is temporarily closed effective immediately due to wildfire activit...
07/22/2026

For public safety, Goodale Campground in Inyo County is temporarily closed effective immediately due to wildfire activity and fire suppression impacts. All public access is prohibited until conditions allow for safe use. Emergency personnel and BLM staff conducting official duties are exempt. Full closure order: https://ow.ly/TSA550ZryHQ

Looking for reliable updates on the Biscar Fire? Bookmark this post, it's your guide to the official sources tracking th...
07/22/2026

Looking for reliable updates on the Biscar Fire? Bookmark this post, it's your guide to the official sources tracking this incident.

๐Ÿ”ฅ Fire Updates: InciWeb posts the latest official information on the fire's status and containment.
https://ow.ly/ssUV50ZqO7U

๐Ÿ—บ๏ธ Evacuations: Check your zone status anytime on the interactive map.
California: https://ow.ly/WTTo50ZrwMZ
Nevada: https://ow.ly/O5QF50ZrwN4

๐Ÿš” Local Safety Info: The Lassen County Sheriff's Office shares real-time evacuation and shelter updates.
https://ow.ly/vk9L50ZqO7T

โ˜Ž๏ธ Need Shelter? Call (530) 254-4500 for assistance.

๐Ÿ›ฃ๏ธ Highway 395: Check current road conditions before you travel.
https://ow.ly/N6Us50ZqO7V

๐Ÿ’จ Air Quality: Smoke impacts can change quickly, check current conditions here.
https://ow.ly/mYcN50ZqO7S

These sources are updated directly by the agencies managing them, so check back there often for the latest.

Firefighters are working around the clock to safely manage the Biscar Fire near Susanville. To support that work, BLM Ca...
07/21/2026

Firefighters are working around the clock to safely manage the Biscar Fire near Susanville. To support that work, BLM California has issued a temporary closure order for public lands near Snowstorm Road and Vincent Canyon, effective immediately for public and firefighter safety.

Details on the full closure order: https://ow.ly/Vbeh50ZqRaV

Some places on public lands look like they belong on another world. This National Moon Day, we're celebrating landscapes...
07/20/2026

Some places on public lands look like they belong on another world. This National Moon Day, we're celebrating landscapes across BLM California that feel closer to the lunar surface than your backyard.

Far from city lights, public lands offer some of the darkest night skies around. Want the full experience? Massacre Rim in northwest Nevada, managed by BLM California, is recognized as one of the darkest places on Earth. Wherever you go, stick around after sunset and don't forget to look up. https://ow.ly/eUJb50ZoYf9

๐Ÿ“ท Cronan Ranch and Cosumnes River Preserve, photos by Bob Wick

07/16/2026

Happy Birthday BLM! ๐ŸŽ‰ Today we turn the big 8-0!

Heading out to public lands in northeastern California this summer? A few changes will help keep your favorite spots saf...
07/16/2026

Heading out to public lands in northeastern California this summer?

A few changes will help keep your favorite spots safe from wildfire. Seasonal fire restrictions are now in effect on BLM-managed lands in Lassen, Modoc, Plumas, Sierra, Siskiyou and Shasta counties in California and Washoe County, Nevada.

๐Ÿ”ฅ Campfires and barbecues are prohibited except within agency-provided metal campfire rings and grills at developed campgrounds and recreation sites.
๐Ÿ“œ A valid California campfire permit is required to operate a portable stove or lantern outside of these sites.
๐ŸŽ† It is illegal year-round to possess or discharge fireworks, including โ€œsafe and saneโ€ devices, on public lands.

One less spark makes a big difference. Get the full list of restrictions and campfire-friendly sites before you go: https://ow.ly/3HCh50Zo0hb

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