Temporary closure at Sandy Ridge Trail System tomorrow morning! On Nov 14th, the system will be closed while we remove hazardous trees and ensure it is safe for bikers and hikers. We tentatively plan to open the system at 1pm! 📸 International Mountain Biking Association

Beautiful fall colors surround the Umtanum Bridge over the Yakima River in central Washington The gentle river winds through rolling desert hills and basalt cliffs, offering excellent wildlife watching, Blue Ribbon trout fishing, and family-friendly rafting. 📸 Don Wolterstorff

In honor of Veterans Day, we've made your public lands fee free. Fee-free days allow us to make public lands more accessible and equitable. This is the last fee free day of the year, so be sure to spend some time outside! 📸 A bald eagle soars over Yaquina Head. JLH Photography

On the hunt! Great blue herons can often be found wading through the tidepools at our Yaquina Head Outstanding Natural Area. Using their long legs to navigate the rocks and pools, they look for one of their favorite foods: fish. Come see for yourself: https://t.co/zHZNChhPVX

In late Oct., a group of young women travelled to the @BLMOregon Vale District to spend seven days training to become wildland firefighters! 👩‍🚒 The Women in Wildland Fire Bootcamp pays participants to undergo basic firefighting training and receive an intro to fire culture 🔥

'Tis the season! The upper portions of the Steens Mountain Loop Road are closed for the winter. When conditions permit, activities like cross-country skiing and snowshoeing will be in full swing. Before you go, learn about Steens winter rec: https://t.co/244RJOBPOH 📸 Gary Kegel

Comet Tsuchinshan-Atlas seen from Oregon's Woodrat Mountain About 83% of the global population lives under light polluted skies that disrupt human and wildlife well-being. The pristine dark skies over your public lands are the perfect place to see wonders like this!

A "ghost of the central Oregon forests" spotted on public lands by photographer Ken Shults. “I think [great grey owls] are made of half magic and half mystery,” Shults told @opb. “They can disappear into a forest like they were made of smoke.”

Looking for a central Oregon #FireJob? 👷‍♀️👷‍♂️ @BLMOregon is hiring an assistant fire management officer/deputy interagency fire and aviation staff officer for the Central Oregon Fire Management Service (COFMS), an interagency program! 📄Apply by 11/18 👉 https://t.co/RdAQl5hIqY

Can anyone help us identify this absolute legend? BLM employee Kyle saw her rafting the white water at Rainie Falls earlier this month. According to Kyle, "She put it all on the table and left nothing behind." We'd love to send her these photos!

A rainbow over the National Historic Oregon Trail Interpretive Center! Located in Baker City, NHOTIC has living history demonstrations, interpretive programs, exhibits, multi-media presentations, special events, and more than four miles of interpretive trails. 📸 Jim Ward, BLM

OTD, Congress protected 428k acres of Steens Mountain, ensuring its status as one of the most special places in Oregon. To celebrate, we're sharing photos of the mountain taken by members of the public! Photo credits in order: Mike Sheahan, Gary Calicott (x2), Bonnie Moreland

On this day in 1988, the Omnibus Oregon Wild and Scenic Rivers Act became law, protecting dozens of Oregon rivers! Some of the rivers are well-known waterways, like the Crooked, Deschutes, and John Day. Today, we're proud to manage over 1,000 miles of wild and scenic rivers!

Vine maple turns brilliant shades of orange and red at Oregon's Alsea Falls Recreation Site The site may be closed to camping for the season, but day use is open year round! Come explore beautiful forest trails and visit the cascading Alsea Falls. 📸 Martin Jones

A chukar partridge spotted in the lupins in the Steens Mountain Wilderness. Originating in India, chukars were introduced to Oregon in 1951 to increase hunting opportunities. Today, it's the most harvested upland bird in Oregon, according to @MyODFW 📸 Hal Sadofsky

Contrary to its name, this leopard slug doesn't mind taking things slow. Spotted on public lands just east of the Oregon Coast Range, this slug is named for its spots rather than its speed. 📸 dave dube

Did you miss the northern lights? We've got you covered. Shifting clouds over eastern Oregon created this beautiful textured sky. We're proud to manage public lands with our partners! This photo shows the painted hills managed by our friends at @JDFossilBedsNPS 📸 Gary Randall

Stand in amazement at the wonder that is Leslie Gulch in eastern Oregon Leslie Gulch is a designated Area of Critical Environmental Concern. This means it's protected for its unique soils and plants, wildlife habitat, and those unbelievable rock formations. 📸 G.O.M.E.R.

Helicopter assisted restoration work in the watershed areas of Green River, Five Rivers and Deadwood Creek is complete. The project was designed to restore streams to a more natural flow to improve spawning and rearing habitat for coho salmon and other aquatic species.

Have you ever seen a sea star eating? This star feasted on a mossy chiton at the Yaquina Head tidepools. Stars eat by pushing their stomachs out of their mouths to surround their prey. If you look close, you can see its tube feet pulling the chiton apart!