The term, “Public Lands” has become a sort of a buzzword these days in certain industries around the US. If you step back and think about the term, it simply means land that can be used by and is for the public. That’s you, that’s me, that’s all of us. We have access to these lands thanks to certain branches of the federal government like the National Park Service, Forest Service, Bureau of Land Management, etc. These lands can be used for all sorts of recreation and appreciation. Backpackers, fishermen and women, and hunters use these places as an integral part in the pursuit of their passions.
Story and photography by Ben Matthews