Lakeview, Ore. - National Public Lands Day (NPLD) is the nation’s largest single-day volunteer event for public lands. Established in 1994, NPLD celebrates the connection between people and public lands, inspires environmental stewardship, and encourages open space for education, recreation, and health benefits. This year, National Public Lands Day falls on Sept. 26, 2020.
While the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Lakeview District will not be hosting any work projects this year, there are still many ways for the public to participate.
* Visit a recreation site for free. September 26 is a fee-free day. Both Topsy Campground and Gerber Recreation Area are free for day use. · Take part in a volunteer work project. Visit neefusa.org/npld-event-search to view a list of National Public Lands Day events near you.
* Have fun and enjoy the health benefits of being outdoors! For tips on recreating responsibly visit https://www.blm.gov/sites/blm.gov/files/News-AK-Recreate-Responsibly-Tips.pdf
* Share your favorite outdoor activity on social media channels with the hashtag #NPLD!
With 3.5 million acres of BLM land to explore in the Lakeview District, opportunities abound for camping, scenic driving, OHV use, hiking, mountain biking, horseback riding, hunting, fishing, boating, and even rockhounding. So, take advantage of mother nature’s playground and visit your favorite site or take a chance and go somewhere new.
For more information on recreation in the Lakeview Field Office, contact Shane Garside, Outdoor Recreation Planner, at sgarside@blm.gov or (541) 947-6122.
For more information on recreation in the Klamath Falls Field Office, contact Heidi Anderson, Outdoor Recreation Planner, at heanderson@blm.gov or (541) 885-4102.
Source: U.S. Department of the Interior, Bureau of Land Management
