Redefining how people connect with public lands—by meeting them where they are.
PLIA's Public Lands Discovery Center offers a welcoming space for anyone curious about the outdoors, whether they’re completely new to public lands or longtime recreators looking to deepen their knowledge. Inside, tourists and local alike will find trusted resources, maps, mementos, and guidance to help them explore our public lands confidently and responsibly.
Whether you’re a first‑time visitor, a seasoned recreator, a local, or a tourist, the Public Lands Discovery Center opens the door to learning, connection, and inspiration.
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Why the Discovery Center Matters
The Public Lands Discovery Center is reinventing how people learn about and access public lands by opening the door for more people to experience and ultimately care for these places. Public‑lands information is often fragmented, and many sites can feel hard to access without prior knowledge, even though the desire to explore these landscapes is universal.
We are bridging these gaps by offering inspiration, resources, and education in a high‑traffic, community‑based location. Visitors can access comprehensive guidance across all public‑land agencies and recreation activities, helping them understand where to go, what to do, and how to engage safely and responsibly.
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Beginning this spring, we’ll offer hands‑on workshops at the Public Lands Discovery Center, creating space for deeper learning in public‑lands knowledge, responsible recreation, and the tools and experiences that help people explore these landscapes in new ways and with confidence. These programs invite participants to connect the dots between landscape, history, ecology, culture, and their own sense of place.
Ideas, Requests, & Partnerships: If you or your organization are interested in collaborating, co‑hosting, or proposing a workshop, we’d love to hear from you. Send us and email, give us a call, or stop by!
Email: onlinestore@publiclands.org
Phone: 505-345-9498
Public Lands Discovery Center
455 San Felipe St. NW, Apt B
Albuquerque, NM 87104