History

Monday, March 27, 2023

Black and white photo of Antoinette Funk

Antoinette Funk and Lida Munson Hume: Trailblazing feminists and protectors of public lands

The below story is part of a Women's History Month series, which tells the stories of some of the women who have helped shape the Bureau of Land Management's mission, vision and values for more

Monday, March 6, 2023

A group of people in uniform posing for a photo

Women surveyors make their mark on an ancient profession

During March, we’ll be commemorating Women’s History Month 2023 by telling the stories of some of the women who have helped shape the Bureau of Land Management's mission, vision and values for

Monday, May 16, 2022

A large pillar of stone sticking out of the earth in Leslie Gulch.

Drawing lightning and inspiration in southeastern Oregon

Hiram E. Leslie lay suffering in what was then called Dugout Gulch by everyone in southeastern Oregon. Lightning had reached out and touched the accused cattle rustler after he had declared his innocence to friends. “If I’m guilty of stealing my neighbor’s cattle, may the Lord strike me dead on the spot,” Mr. Leslie fumed.

Tuesday, May 10, 2022

Lode & Placer: 150 years of mining claims on public lands

by Heather Feeney, Public Affairs Specialist

Wednesday, March 30, 2022

Utah's cowbelle: Katherine Fenton Nutter

Story by Angela Hawkins, Public Affairs Specialist. Photo courtesy of the Utah Historical Society.

Tuesday, March 22, 2022 BLM OR/WA Staff

The Yaquina Head headland jutting out into the sea with the Yaquina Lighthouse on top. The sun is setting and the light is a deep blue.

The race to save Yaquina Head

Since the lighthouse was built in 1871, Yaquina Head has been a landmark and navigational beacon. But it wasn’t always protected by public land. When a nearby quarry threatened the lighthouse and the very rock it stood on, two local women banded together to preserve the outstanding natural area for future generations.