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Western Public Lands Initiative

WHAT IS THE WESTERN PUBLIC LANDS INITIATIVE?

American Hiking's Western Public Lands Initiative raised awareness of the phenomenal trails and resources of lands managed by the Bureau of Land Management (BLM), particularly the BLM's National Landscape Conservation System-26 million acres of beautiful, unique western lands.  With passage of the Omnibus Public Land Management Act of 2009, the National Landscape Conservation System was given official Congressional recognition.  Hikers and trails enthusiasts celebrate the more than 5,000 miles of National Scenic and Historic Trails and thousands of additional miles of incredible hiking opportunities.

Photo: Murray Bolesta	Learn about The National Landscape Conservation System - a revolution in public lands management, with diverse special areas, unique regulations and thousands of miles of great hiking.
Photo: Alen Karsh	American Hiking works with our partners and the Conservation System Alliance to recognize and restore the cultural, natural and recreational resources of the BLM’s Conservation System.
Photo: Seth Levy	Get Involved to help restore and protect great western trails! American Hiking offers many opportunities to help out on western trails while enjoying the amazing scenery of western mountains, deserts and rivers.
Photo: Seth Levy	The Bureau of Land Management's National Landscape Conservation System offers incredible hiking opportunities.