Public Lands Interpretive Association
Public Lands Interpretive Association is a cooperating (or interpretive) association whose mission is to “inspire and educate the public about the natural and cultural heritage resources of America’s public lands.” PLIA operates https://www.publiclands.org where maps can be purchased and an interactive recreation map can be accessed to find public lands sites.
PLIA provides those wanting to visit public lands with information and educational materials such as up-to-date fire news and alerts, and an online map center with Bureau of Land Management, Forest Service, and other maps helpful to users of public lands.
PLIA is one of more than hundred 501c not-for-profit interpretive associations which support public land agencies throughout the United States. The national umbrella organization of interpretive associations is the Public Lands Alliance.
History
PLIA was formed in 1981, and is affiliated with the USDA Forest Service and the Bureau of Land Management.Revenues are derived from PLIA sales outlets, a campground concession, publishing and product development, online sales, donations. Net revenues support PLIA’s interpretive and educational efforts.
Sales Outlets and Areas Managed by PLIA
Arizona
USDA Forest Service:New Mexico
USDA Forest Service:Bureau of Land Management:
- Fort Craig Historic Site, Socorro
- New Mexico Public Lands Information Center, Santa Fe
- Rio Grande Gorge Visitor Center, Pilar
- Wild Rivers Recreation Area, Cerro
- Valley of Fires National Recreation Area, Carrizozo
Campgrounds
Since 1991, PLIA has operated four campgrounds, doing business as Southwest Recreation, under a special use permit on the Williams Ranger District of the Kaibab National Forest near Williams, Arizona.Campground locations:
- Kaibab Lake
- White Horse Lake
- Dogtown Lake