The Bureau of Land Management - Eastern States manages 31 states east of and bordering the Mississippi River. Guardians of the Past, Stewards for the Future.

Joined March 2015
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Happy Nature Photography Day! 🌿📸 From horses in coastal meadows to pollinators at Meadowood SRMA, BLM Eastern States lands are full of photo-worthy moments. Share your shots and inspire others to explore and protect these places! Plan your visit: ow.ly/MUvP50Zb846
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It’s Flag Day—celebrate America’s heritage with a Fee-Free Day on your public lands! ⭐ Explore, hike, or paddle at no cost. Honor our history, connect with nature, and make memories. Details & sites: BLM.gov See you outdoors!
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Indiana, meet America’s living legends! 🐎🫏 Wild horses & burros are coming to Hoosier Horse Park, Edinburgh, July 10-11. Connect with these remarkable animals and give a wild horse or burro a loving home. Event info 👉 ow.ly/hpG150Z4kQE Get qualified on site!
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Have thoughts on public lands in Cameron Parish, LA? BLM is considering a direct sale of 3 acres for an LNG hub. Your input helps guide responsible stewardship—now and for the future. Learn more & share your feedback: ow.ly/sSqM50Z9pKx
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Experience Bug Nite at Meadowood SRMA! 🌙 Join us TOMORROW at 8pm at the Mustang Trailhead as we light up the meadow to attract moths, beetles & more. Free, family fun—glow sticks, activities, and expert guides! Details: ow.ly/21bA50Z9p8E
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🌅 It’s Day 1 at the Doswell, VA Wild Horse & Burro Adoption Event! Auction kicks off at 11 a.m.—unclaimed animals just $125 after. Meet Tag #6755, a 15-year-old sorrel mare from Wyoming, ready for a new home. Event runs today & Sat! Details: ow.ly/MxtI50Zawlf
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Bureau of Land Management - Eastern States retweeted
The next free fishing day is coming up this Saturday, June 13! Experience Maryland's diverse fishing opportunities without a license, or invite someone new to hit the water with you if you're already a licensed angler.
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Celebrate America’s 250th by exploring the Captain John Smith Chesapeake National Historic Trail! Paddle, hike, or picnic at Douglas Point, MD—where history meets nature along the Chesapeake Bay’s scenic shores. Plan your visit: ow.ly/irIe50Z4kxy
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Bureau of Land Management - Eastern States retweeted
A wide swath of severe thunderstorms capable of tornadoes, large hail, and damaging wind gusts is possible this afternoon from the Mid-Mississippi Valley through the Upper Midwest. Be sure to have multiple ways to receive weather warnings from your local NWS office. weather.gov

12:08pm CDT #SPC Day1 Outlook Enhanced Risk: across parts of the upper/mid Mississippi Valleys and Midwest spc.noaa.gov/products/outloo…
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National Fishing and Boating Week is here! 🎣🚤 From casting a line in a serene desert reservoir to navigating scenic waterways, America's public lands provide endless opportunities to enjoy the great outdoors. Wherever your adventure leads you, let's recreate responsibly and protect these cherished spaces for future generations.
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What a day at Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse ONA! 🌿✨ Thanks to MANG and MyCaptain for their first mangrove planting—helping restore shoreline, protect habitat, and build resilience. Every volunteer makes a difference! Learn more: ow.ly/YML950Z4kg4
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Just 2 weeks to go! Meet America’s wild legends at Hopkinsville, KY, June 25-27. Adopt a mustang or burro, hear their stories, and help preserve our wild heritage. 🐎🫏 Don’t miss your chance—details & available animals: ow.ly/iCfs50Z4krb
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Alabama, saddle up for a wild adventure! 🐎 Meet 30–40 mustangs at our Wild Horse Adoption Event with Forever Branded & Mustang Match Alabama. 📅 June 12–13 | ⏰ 8:30–5 📍 2190 County Rd 29, Abbeville, AL Adopt a legend—apply & learn more: 🔗 ow.ly/QtkY50Z4ka4
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Bureau of Land Management - Eastern States retweeted
Temperatures will be above average for many this week across the Lower 48. High temperatures across the northern and central Plains could be 20-25 degrees above average tomorrow. By Thursday the Northeast will see temperatures well into the 90s. You can prepare for extreme heat ahead of time: weather.gov/safety/heat
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Art, conservation, and community unite at this year's Junior Duck Stamp Competition! 🎨🦆 Students created stunning oil and acrylic masterpieces, celebrating North America’s waterfowl and showing us, how powerful creativity can be. Meet the artists: ow.ly/MEeu50Z4jQF
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Happy World Ocean Day! 🌊💙 From Alabama’s Gulf Coast to Florida’s Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse and Maryland’s Lower Potomac River, BLM Eastern States protects vibrant aquatic habitats. Celebrate our one global ocean—learn how you can help! 👉 ow.ly/Bb9I50Z4hlT
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Meet Meadowood’s wild neighbors! 🏞️🎥 Spot quick Eastern Gray Squirrels, stunning Pale Tiger Swallowtails, a resourceful Bald Eagle, and the tiny Eastern Cricket Frog. Discover their stories and find your moment of wonder! 🌿🦋🦅🐸 Learn more: ow.ly/rqJm50Z4h7C
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Happy National Trails Day! 🌿🌲 From Douglas Point’s boardwalks to Jupiter Inlet’s coastal paths, and the volunteer efforts at these special places and all the ones in-between, BLM Eastern States trails are ready for you. 🥾 Find your trail: ow.ly/sc5L50Z3hLS
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Happy National Play Outside Day! 🌿🌞 Explore BLM Eastern States lands—hike forest trails, paddle wetlands, picnic among wildflowers, and spot wildlife. Every visit helps protect these special places. Share your outdoor moments! Plan your adventure: ow.ly/W9Nu50Z3heJ
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🎣🚤 Celebrate Fishing & Boating Week on Your BLM Eastern States Public Lands! 🌿✨ From the waters of Minnesota to inlets of Florida, you'll find incredible outdoor spaces that offer unique fishing and boating experiences for everyone. Plan your visit: ow.ly/ci8m50Z3gXS
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