Northwest Passage

Northwest Passage, the Bureau of Land Management Magazine for Oregon & Washington, delivers breathtaking photos of the Pacific Northwest alongside compelling and humorous articles on the latest environmental actions, news, policies, and technologies.

With a highly visual style and glossy newsstand appearance, Northwest Passage connects with a wide audience of active readership from the BLM's own staff and retirees to local government, media, and the people who live, explore, and travel on our spectacular public lands in Oregon & Washington.

Northwest Passage - Issue 4

Wild Northwest!

Northwest Passage Vol 4
  • Extreme Mustang Makeover: 3,500 spectators join the BLM and the Mustang Heritage Foundation to celebrate America’s historic symbols of courage and freedom.
  • Creatures of the Night: Join us, if you dare, on a midnight trip to study the BLM’s bats after twilight...
  • 2008 BLM Photo Contest: See stunning photos from the BLM’s annual competition – a true sight to behold!

Issue 4 (Flash)  |  Issue 4 - Print Version23 MB  (PDF)  |  Issue 4 - Text Only Version317 KB  (PDF)

Northwest Passage - Issue 3

Northwest Passage Vol 3
  • We're an American Band: A BLM musician travels to Washington, DC to perform at the Inauguration of President Obama.
  • The BLM Lends a Hand: Federal employees give back to their local communities.
  • This Land Is Your Land: Whatever happened to BLM Mascot Johnny Horizon?

Issue 3 (Flash)  |  Issue 3 - Print Version15 MB  (PDF)  |  Issue 3 - Text Only Version193 KB  (PDF)

Northwest Passage - Issue 2

Northwest Passage Vol 2
  • A Shipwreck Rises from the Grave: Winter winds uncover a mystery off the Oregon coast.
  • National Public Lands Day: Americans come together in a spirit of community service.
  • Fighting Fires is Thirsty Work: How do BLM firefighters keep their cool?

Issue 2 (Flash)  |  Issue 2 - Print Version11 MB  (PDF)  |  Issue 2 - Text Only Version171 KB  (PDF)

Northwest Passage - Issue 1

Northwest Passage Issue 1
  • Ancient Coprolite Secrets: Oregon archaeologists discover evidence of the earliest human presence in North America.
  • The New Carissa's Last Stand: Ten years after the shipwreck, the BLM plays a swan song to heavy metal.
  • An Interview with Sasquatch: And we've got the photos to prove it...

Issue 1 (Flash)  |  Issue 1 - Print Version6 MB  (PDF)  |  Issue 1 - Text Only Version210 KB  (PDF)