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suspension bridge above a river

Historic Umtanum Suspension Bridge wins international footbridge award

The century-old-plus Umtanum Suspension Bridge, which links visitors to the rugged beauty of Washington’s Yakima River Canyon, has earned international recognition at the 2025 Footbridge Awards in Chur, Switzerland.
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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.
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Steel Creek Post Office Sign

Steele Creek or Steel Creek?

What's up with the extra "e" in Steele? BLM Alaska Archaeologist and Paleontology Lead Robert King did some checking and came across an interesting story that may shed some light.
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Wisconsin Islands

Northeastern States District’s stewardship partner receives Michigan Governor’s Award

This year, the Thunder Bay Island Light Station was one of five historic preservation projects in Michigan to be honored with the Governor’s Award for Historic Preservation.
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Floras Lake. BLM photo by Greg Shine.

How Floras Lake almost became "the Atlantic City of the Pacific Coast"

In 1908, investors planned – and began building – the community of Pacific City on the lakeside’s cliffs, billing it as “the Atlantic City of the Pacific Coast.”
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Woman hikes on trail with flowers surrounding and sunset and mountains in background

On our birthday, a land of plenty glows for all

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