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Richmond, Va / USA - August 8th, 2020: A close up of the graffiti on the vandalized Robert E. Lee statue on Monument Avenue after protests at the new Marcus David Peters Circle. The Confederate statues have been a controversial issue for years and became a visual symbol in the Richmond George Floyd Protests in the summer of 2020.
The Bureau of Land Management sent Equipment Shop employees to the BFX Fire Apparatus factory in Weatherford, Texas to perform comprehensive vehicle inspections on new fire vehicles. Over the course of three days the equipment shop inspected eight Type-Six Engines and three Command Vehicles. This process is done to find and address any discrepancies between the received product and the specifications established in the contract before the vehicle is put into service.
The Equipment Shop takes on inspection projects many times a year in addition to research and development, modifications and repairs, and other fire vehicle related duties.
December, 2022
Photo by Joe Ritz, BLM Fire
Bureau of Land Management Fire Department. Photographed at Topaz Lake on the California-Nevada border.
On its last journey ever in service from Grütschalp, Bergbahn Lauterbrunnen–Mürren (BLM) class Be 4/4 number 23 has just arrived in Mürren.
One week later, organized protests and marches commenced on 16th Street to Lafayette Square in front of the north lawn of the White House. Organizations showed up in full firce and the energy was at a feverish pitch. I was walking up 16 St. from the White House when I noticed this group marching and chanting down 16 St. I had to get this shot by running in front of the group while walking backwards because I have a long lens on my camera.
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Photo credit: Heidi Blankenship/BLM
With towering cliffs, flowing water and a rich diversity of flora and fauna, Aravaipa Canyon Wilderness remains as one of Arizona's truly unique areas. Its 19,410 acres of designated wilderness beckons adventurers who yearn for solitude and scenic splendor. Located in southeast Arizona, roughly between Tucson and Phoenix, the wilderness and surrounding public and private land conserve a vital ecosystem for future generations.
Aravaipa Creek flows year-round, an unusual phenomenon in the Arizona desert. Nurtured by this abundant water, large sycamore, ash, cottonwood, and willow trees flourish along the stream, flanked by other riparian vegetation. In the fall, a kaleidoscope of brilliant red and golden leaves contrasts dramatically with the surrounding Sonoran Desert landscape.
The Bureau of Land Management manages Aravaipa Canyon Wilderness to protect its essential wilderness character and fragile environment while providing the visitor with a world-class opportunity for primitive and unconfined recreation. You must have a permit to hike, backpack, and hunt in Aravaipa Canyon and all the side canyons. Learn more about Aravaipa Canyon permits.
Canyon rim along the upper section of the trail to Wildhorse Lake, July 10, 2018, by Greg Shine, BLM.
Take yourself on a challenging hike down to Wildhorse Lake and Wildhorse Creek Wild and Scenic River, below the Steens Mountain rim. Don't forget that you need to hike back out, though!
The lake is accessible from a trail starting at the Wildhorse Lake Overlook, which is just off the Steens Mountain Loop Road near the summit.
Wildhorse Lake (and nearby Little Wildhorse Lake) provide vernal high elevation pools, talus and cliffs, willows, and adjacent upland vegetation which together provide a diversity of wildlife habitats.
Wildhorse Creek Wild and Scenic River provides habitat for California bighorn sheep and a variety of wildlife from headwaters to canyon mouths. Species such as pika can be found at upper elevations. They also contain interesting and unique assemblages of vegetative communities.
Know Before You Go:
• Limited water sources – carry enough water and food to last your entire trip, and do not drink from untested water sources.
• Ticks, mosquitoes, and rattlesnakes in certain areas during spring and summer.
• Weather conditions – the mountain’s high elevation can cause rapid temperature changes. Blustery, 100-degree days are common and snow can fall year-round. Be prepared for sudden lightning storms, snow, rain, and high winds.
• Long distances between services – including gas stations, phones, and cell phone reception. Let someone at home know where you plan to go and when you plan to return. Phone service should not be relied on for emergency communication. Always start your trip with a full tank of fuel and call ahead for current information about fuel availability in the Steens Mountain area. Fuel may be available in the towns of Fields, Frenchglen, Crane, or the Narrows.
• Rough terrain – deep canyons and rocky slopes are a natural party of the rugged mountain territory. Elevation can change from less than 4,000 feet to over 9,000 feet in just a few miles. We recommend high clearance or 4x4 vehicles for primitive roads, including the steep and rocky portion of the Steens Mountain Loop Road near South Steens Campground. The rest of the Steens Mountain Loop Road can accommodate passenger cars at lower speeds. High quality tires are a must for all vehicles, even when traveling on maintained routes.
• Livestock and wildlife on roadways – much of southeast Oregon is open range. Be alert, drive with caution, and plan to share roadways with cattle, deer, elk, antelope, wild horses, and rabbits!
• Staying Found – the remote nature and vast landscape of the Steens Mountain area may leave even the most experienced traveler directionally confused or just plain lost. Traveling with a current map of the area is essential! Don’t hesitate to talk to locals - area landowners and Federal employees are generally visible in the Steens Mountain area. We welcome your visit and have information to help you.
More Info: www.blm.gov/visit/wildhorse-creek-wild-scenic-river
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Contact:
Bums District
Bureau of Land Management
28910 Hwy 20 West
Hines, OR 97738
541-573-4400
Monument Avenue, Richmond, Va / USA - August 8th, 2020: Graffiti painted onto a Confederate memorial statue durning recent protests reads “Confederates suck my” next to an illustration of a penis. The Confederate statues have been a controversial issue for years and became a visual symbol in the Richmond George Floyd Protests in the summer of 2020.
The Robert E. Lee Monument with painted graffiti and lit up on Monument Ave..
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