Recreation and Access
Despite its low national profile, the BLM is an outdoor recreation powerhouse, helping to drive a booming $1.2T outdoor recreation economy.
Investments in BLM recreation infrastructure have lagged for far too long. At just 4.1% of the BLM’s budget, funding for recreation infrastructure, operations and maintenance is not keeping pace with the demand for recreation, which has increased by 40% since 2012.
A Shared Vision for the Future
The Foundation is working to drive investments that expand recreational opportunities, support local economies, and promote healthy lands and waters.
Access and Visitor Experience
Through investments in recreation infrastructure and interpretive resources, the Foundation is helping to ensure all visitors have access, and a first-class experience, on BLM-managed public lands and waters.
Engage the Next Generation
Expanding youth outreach, training, and pathway programs to build the next generation of stewards and employees.
Increase Awareness
Raising awareness of outstanding BLM recreation sites and experiences, and the people and communities who support them.
Community Building
Convening industries, communities and user groups to create a shared vision for recreational use and investment.
Our Work in Action
Restoration Helps Renew Recreation Trail in California
In the Red Mountain Region, east of Randsburg, California, a 3-mile stretch of trail was showing the effects of time and heavy use.
A hands-on learning initiative takes flight at Morley Nelson Snake River Birds of Prey NCA
Just outside of Boise, Idaho, a new outdoor classroom will help students from middle school to college connect with, and learn about, the rare birds and ecosystems that make the area so special.
Re-opening access to culture and recreation along the La Junta Trail
Within New Mexico’s Río Grande del Norte National Monument an important community connector has been closed due to unsafe conditions. But that’s about to change!
Improving access to trails, hiking, biking and horseback riding at the Cartwright Trailhead.
Just outside of Boise, Idaho is a growing hub of activity within the Ridge to Rivers trail system. In partnership with the City of Boise, this gem will gain necessities like improved parking, paved roadways and restrooms.
