Mustangs and…Burning Man?
From the Nevada Bureau of Land Management Facebook
A new herd of wild horses is descending on the Black Rock Desert for 2022’s Burning Man festival.
The Wild Horses of the American West project is rounding up more than a dozen life-size sculptures from local and international artists to bring awareness to environmental concerns surrounding the West’s wild horses.
“Everyone loves horses. Wild horses are beautiful,” said organizer Adrian Landon. “But the bottom line is they need to be managed.”
Landon stated, "the complexity and diversity of this project metaphorically reflects the many facets of the issue itself, and emphasizes the natural beauty, grace and majesty of horses. Stetson said, "the sculptures materialize the importance for us to find swift and proactive common ground and solutions that will keep sustainable numbers of healthy wild horses on the range and in balance with the ecosystem."
[One of the artists,] a 34-year Air Force veteran and Reno native uses art as a form of therapy. He compiled his piece from all found materials, either from the desert or dumpster diving in Reno.
“I really discovered making things helps my demons inside,” he said. “I enjoy going and finding: the hunt for the scrap metal, then the build.”
He describes his horse as hungry, pregnant and kind of skeletal. He worries that too many horses in the desert will lead to real-life versions of his sculpture.
“They’re everywhere now. It used to be a rare treat and rarity to see them. Now, you drive around every day and see them,” he said. “I love them, but it’s a lot.”
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Happy Hatch, Ansel!
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Hey! Let’s be mindful out there folks! Love these places, but please don’t love them to death! #Repost @bishopclimbingrangers ・・・ We've seen an unfortunate amount of resource damage after these big storm events. Not all of this damage was from the rain and snow... These atmospheric rivers brought an unusual amount of precipitation to the Eastern Sierra. We welcome this as it will help fill reservoirs and nourish vegetation. Unfortunately, many roads, especially non-paved surfaces, have seen extensive damage from flooding and washouts. There is resource damage in the Tablelands from drivers creating their own paths to avoid driving over these rutted and flooded areas. In the Eastern Sierra, sagebrush, grasses, and other native plants can take years, sometimes decades, to grow to a small height. We need your help in caring for these areas. If a road looks too damaged to drive on, it is best to go back and recreate elsewhere. Do not create new roads or expand current ones. Pic 1: Notice the deep washouts right of the red line. Everything to the left of the line is a recently formed impact. Multiple drivers have driven over vegetation in order to avoid the ruts. Pic 2: In order to access dispersed camping in the Tablelands, multiple drivers avoided the flooded road and created their own. Vehicle tracks are well over 100 meters in length, and many plants and vegetation were squashed. We always recommend staying at a designated campground such as the PV Pit, which helps keep human impacts contained. #dontcrushthebrush #publiclands #protectpubliclands #tablelands #bishop #leavenotrace #lnt https://www.instagram.com/p/CoBj98er2ELm_ANYNG_DGwaQw4OtwjwSNachtI0/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=
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In case you thought Mount Rainier National Park was all ice and snow… — 📍On the lands of the Puyallup people who call this mountain Tahoma. — #hiking #offtrail #nationalparks #nativelands #publiclands #tahoma #rainier #mountrainier #fallcolors #backcountry #adventure #washington #pnw #pacificnorthwest #northwest #mountains #lakes #leavenotrace (at Mount Rainier National Park) https://www.instagram.com/p/CmZeJpEvvK_/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=
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Tongass National Forest In Alaska: Now The Best Guide
If these options don’t make you want to go hiking, there are many more to choose from all over North America’s big, hilly continent. The weather is excellent, and the time is right, so enjoy some of the great wilds the U.S. offers before the sun goes down and the air gets cooler. It’s difficult to resist the thrill of viewing a waterfall, and Nugget Falls at Tongass national forest in Alaska is no exception. 👉 Read more about How Much Does A Tent Trailer Weigh? You need to know before going Camping.
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I would say the beauty of Idaho is a best kept secret. #naturephotography #nature #idaho #cratersofthemoonnationalpark #publiclandsforall #publiclands #nationalpark (at Craters of the Moon National Monument & Preserve) https://www.instagram.com/p/ChqwF7quPnY/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=
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Wisconsin Public Land - https://thelandman.net/wisconsin-public-land.html
Some of these areas are Fishing Grounds, Hunting Land, Remnants, Wildlife Areas, SNA - State Natural Areas and others are Wildlife Refug
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Park rangers plan to shoot dozens of wild cows grazing on public land in New Mexico from a helicopter
A federal judge approved a plan for park rangers in New Mexico to shoot approximately 150 wild cows from a helicopter on Wednesday (Feb 22). Read more...
https://qz.com/cattle-ranchers-new-mexico-parks-department-1850150687
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Bureau of Land Management interactive map for dispersed camping, public lands, etc. Necessary information and utilities are also listed. Don’t pay for camping when you don’t have to.
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Funny that we shot at the back of this somewhat famous property on Lake Minnetonka. Right now there's a big struggle to chop this old estate into pieces so that two McMansions can be built on it instead of one. // This property is in Orono, Minnesota where there has been a lot of public land going to special interests. What does that mean? It means that the public is losing their land or use of their land. It means individuals and organizations are gaining assets in their private portfolios and use of public land without the public even knowing about it. // So I started a nonprofit to help public awareness of this trend. It appears to be happening all over Minneapolis and St. Paul so there are groups of us coming together once a month to share our stories. Follow us on facebook and instagram @friendsoforono And please read our story on our website at friendsoforono.org. It's so important to maintain our natural resources because they are disappearing. #nonprofit #land #landuse #editorial #lakeshore #publicland #parks #publicparks #oldgrowthtrees #bigwoods #bederwoodpark #lowrywoodsnatureconservationarea #summitbeach #hackberry #cityoforono #orono #oronomn #nurturenaturemn #mndnr #minnehahacreek #mcwd #stewardship #preservation #protectourparks #preserveourparks https://www.instagram.com/p/ChcQaZZO9cx/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=
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In honor of all the people attempting to win a Darwin Award in Yellowstone no problem recently. Here are some pictures of some Bison that are sick of your shit. Taken with long zoom lenses or from the safety of a vehicle. @yellowstonenps @nationalparkservice @bisonunion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . #yellowstone #yellowstonenationalpark #darwinawards #bison #bisonbisonbison #publicland #publiclandowner #stopfuckinwithbison (at Lamar Valley, Yellowstone National Park) https://www.instagram.com/p/CfeMKkgr-xV/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=
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Spent last Saturday cleaning up another section of the desert. This time it was near the Mesilla Diversion Dam. Got me two new hats including a pretty nice one from @throatpunchperformance. PC @nmgameandfish - - - - - #HappySaturday #YourPublicLands #RecreateResponsibly #TeamPublicLands #BLMPublicLands #PublicLand #explore #Adventure #Photography #Landscapes #NaturePhotography #Nature #NewMexico #NewMexicoBLM #NewMexicoPublicLands #VisitNewMexico #ExploreNewMexico #Spring #Springtime #organmountains #nationaltrailsday #earth #organmountainsdesertpeaksnationalmonunent #hikenewmexico #lascruces #community #mountains #june #liveyouradventure #bikingtrails (at Mesilla Diversion Dam) https://www.instagram.com/p/CfHuuaGvN7O/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=
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Love that @bishopclimbingrangers provide the community with these very helpful updates. No doubt they diminish disappointment, are epic-preventing, and keep folks safe. 🙏🏼 #Repost @bishopclimbingrangers ・・・ Wow! What a wet start to the year! Thankfully, we are finally getting back to that familiar Bishop winter weather. With full sun and daytime highs creeping back towards 50 by Sunday, expect the Tablelands to be popping. Many other areas are snowed out for the time being. We are looking forward to serving some of that delish Black Sheep Coffee on Saturday from 8-10am at the Pit. Other fun events at the Pit Campground this weekend include: -Night Sky Program Saturday from 6-6:45pm (see post from @esiaonline) -Plein Air art meetup Sunday from 11am-3pm (see our post from 1/15 for details). Current Conditions: ❄️Buttermilk Country❄️: The main area is still covered in 2.5-3 feet of snow. Expect the Milks to be snowed out for at least a few weeks (maybe longer). 🌞Owens River Gorge❄️: The best access to the ORG right now is the approach from Lower ORG parking. This approach is plowed to the power plant but still has patches of snow and ice in spots. The Central approach is under 4-6" of snow. The top of the Upper ORG is under 9-10" of snow, with a bunch of snow in the approach gulley. ❄️Pine Creek❄️: Most areas are under at least 4 feet of snow. ⚠️The road is currently closed at Rovana. 🌞Tablelands💧: A lot of sunny routes are dry now, but expect small amounts of snow, water, and ice in fully shaded areas. The ice caves area in the Sads is still flooded past Shizaam. If you are planning to hop on Beefcake or Aquatic Hitchhiker, bring a snorkel for the first few feet of the problem😆. #tablelands #bishop #ESIA #sierranevada #bishopclimbingrangers #easternsierra #sierraforever #publiclands #educate #inspire #explore #educateinspireexplore https://www.instagram.com/p/CnnsbuCrcfVM_w_oFWNgExCFBJSasOBp6rBIWk0/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=
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In case you thought Mount Rainier National Park was all ice and snow… — 📍On the lands of the Puyallup people who call this mountain Tahoma. — #hiking #offtrail #nationalparks #nativelands #publiclands #tahoma #rainier #mountrainier #fallcolors #backcountry #adventure #washington #pnw #pacificnorthwest #northwest #mountains #lakes #leavenotrace (at Mount Rainier National Park) https://www.instagram.com/p/CmZeJpEvvK_/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=
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Grand indeed! #naturephotography #nature #grandtetonnationalpark #wyoming #publiclands #peace (at Grand Teton National Park) https://www.instagram.com/p/CgrnOXQuYfO/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=
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