Bureau of Land Management - Colorado

06/10/2026

Celebrate America’s 250th anniversary by touring found along Colorado’s Scenic and Historic Byways. We’re highlighting some stops for you, but these working lands have so much to offer: livestock grazing, diverse recreation, mineral production, wildlife habitat, cultural preservation, and so much more.

Here are today's stops along the San Juan Skyway Byway:
📍Canyons of the Ancients National Monument's stunning landscapes are the ancestral home of 26 tribes and pueblos and protect an estimated 30,000 sites of human habitation.
📍Phil's World offers optimized mountain biking trails that range in difficulty from beginner to advanced, including segments of single track riding and challenging slickrock.
📍The Aqueduct Trail System is a multi-use, non-motorized network of trails with expansive views of Mesa Verde and the La Plata Mountains.

Up for more adventure? Connect this trip with the Alpine Loop, Tracks Across the Borders, Trail of the Ancients, and Unaweep Tabegauche Byways. Next week, tune in to learn about opportunities along Gold Belt Tour Byway!

Learn more about these locations ➡️ https://ow.ly/CqnZ50Z5L3a

06/05/2026

Always be pre-bear-ed in case you find yourself lost in the dark!

While we doubt the wildlife on are reading signs (like this one in the Colorado River Valley Field Office) for information or directions, they do rely on their senses of sight, smell and sound to find food, escape from danger, and sense other animals and people around them.

bears can see about as well in the dark as we can? You never know when you might come across a bear or an important sign in the dark, so always when recreating on public lands! Check the weather, contact the local field office for closures/restrictions, bring proper gear, stay on designated routes, and pack it out 🐻

06/03/2026

Celebrate America’s 250th anniversary by touring found along Colorado’s Scenic and Historic Byways. We’re highlighting some stops for you, but these working lands have so much to offer: livestock grazing, diverse recreation, mineral production, wildlife habitat, cultural preservation, and so much more.

Here are today's stops along the Dinosaur Diamond Byway:
📍Canyon Pintado offers visitors a glimpse into the historic Fremont Culture and Ute peoples, including numerous archeological sites, petroglyphs, and pictographs.
📍 McInnis Canyons NCA features North America’s second-largest concentration of natural arches and world-class mountain biking, hiking, and river floating!
📍Dominguez Escalante NCA includes 115 miles of streams and rivers and features a portion of the Old Spanish National Historic Trail.

While you're out cruising, remember to stop in and support local communities along the way! Have an ice cream, refill the tank, or stay the night and experience the area more fully. Tune in next week to learn about opportunities along the San Juan Skyway Byway!

Learn more about these locations ➡️ https://ow.ly/9Aj150Z3ncG

05/29/2026

Join the Bureau of Land Management at the Canyons of the Ancients Visitor Center & Museum on June 6 for a special presentation, hosted in coordination with the Southwest Colorado Canyons Alliance and Montezuma Land Conservancy!

Presenter Nicholas LaPalm will delve into the Desert Archaic tradition, highlighting the shift from big-game hunting to plant-based subsistence and the development of innovative food-processing techniques. Drawing on archaeology and ethnobotany, this presentation will reveal how people adapted to arid environments and cultivated deep, lasting relationships with native plants — knowledge that continues to shape the region today.

Join the Southwest Colorado Canyons Alliance and Montezuma Land Conservancy June 6 at the CANM Visitor Center for a special lecture about early traditions and lifeways on the Colorado Plateau! 🧑‍🏫

Learn more about this free, indoor event ➡️ https://ow.ly/3evo50YWIIu

05/22/2026

Colorado’s public lands cared for by the Bureau of Land Management offer far more than unforgettable outdoor adventures. They provide a chance to slow down, breathe deeply, and support our mental well‑being in a meaningful way.

Across these wide‑open spaces, people find room to reflect, recharge, and reconnect with the world around them.

May is Mental Health Awareness Month. Which activity will you choose to nurture your mental health: a quiet walk, a bike ride, casting a line from a fishing spot, or discovering new places with your whole family?

Learn more on our blog: https://ow.ly/TVnw50Z3iwy

Photo of Handies Peak Wilderness Study Area by the Bureau of Land Management.

05/18/2026

Making plans with friends to get out and visit ? ☕️ While coffee may be your go-juice of choice in the mornings on the way there, be sure to drink plenty of water to stay hydrated and keep you going throughout the day!

05/15/2026

05/15/2026

Tomorrow is Colorado Public Lands Day: a day for hiking, camping, and appreciating all the experiences found on . Today, take a moment to admire your public lands in action. Tomorrow, we’ll see you on the trails! 🚵

Want to learn more about your recreation opportunities or explore BLM Colorado’s recent stories and projects? Visit our website: https://www.blm.gov/colorado

05/13/2026

Shifting gears 🚵

May is ! There are opportunities to ride across throughout Colorado. Find your next trail ➡️ https://ow.ly/ZBE650YLlRF

recreation on BLM-managed lands contributes significantly to local economies through visitor spending? As reported in 2025, recreation on in Colorado generated nearly $2 billion and supported almost 12,00 jobs! Learn more about the economic impact from multiple use on public lands in the state here ➡️ https://ow.ly/vOXO50YLlRJ

05/07/2026

The Alpine Loop is truly a backcountry experience. 🌄

On , we encourage you to . The Alpine Loop Backcountry Byway is a rugged 4x4 road (only a handful of miles are paved) open seasonally to motorists. You can explore miles of as it winds through the spectacular scenery of the San Juan Mountains, traversing passes up to 12,800 feet while showcasing old mines, ghost towns, natural wonders, unparalleled views, beautiful wildflowers, and abundant wildlife. Please always and by bringing:

🗺️ a map, cell service is rare
🚰 water and food
🛻 the right kind of vehicle and proper tires
⛽️ have plenty of fuel

Find the brochure and more on our website!