Take a little break from the hustle and bustle of Zion National Park to explore the ascending red cliffs and trails of nearby Red Cliffs National Conservation Area. This public land is sure to be a rewarding detour! Check out Red Cliffs National Conservation Area as well as other neighboring attractions: https://on.doi.gov/SideTrips

Photos by Bob Wick, Bureau of Land Management (@mypubliclands).

It’s the best time of year! The first baby bison of spring was recently spotted at Neal Smith National Wildlife Refuge in Iowa. Calves are orange-red in color and can walk within 3 hours of birth. Before long, nursery groups of calves will romp around together, but never far from their mothers’ watchful eyes. Check out more bison facts: http://on.doi.gov/1Oc7VXg Photo by Doreen Van Ryswyk, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.

Sacramento River Bend Outstanding Natural Area in California includes expansive rolling hills of blue oak and lush forests surrounding the Sacramento River and its tributaries. The beautiful and diverse habitat – home to bald eagles, osprey, deer and salmon – offers natural beauty and solitude paired with numerous recreation opportunities. You can explore the area by foot, horseback, boat and bike, and then pitch a tent at the end of the day for stunning sunsets on your public lands. Photo by Bob Wick, Bureau of Land Management (@mypubliclands).