The stories of Josephine County, OR
8 narrated audio stories from across Josephine County — hidden history, true crime, food legends, and local lore from its towns, landmarks, and back roads.
Grave Creek
How Grave Creek Got Its Name
A place name that kept the memory of a deadly trail crossing.
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A Safer Road, and the Fear Waiting on It
How a route meant to avoid danger carried emigrants into another kind of peril.
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How a Creek Carried Josephine’s Name
A gold-rush memory that still echoes on the map.
Oregon Caves Chateau
Where the Creek Runs Through the Lobby
A mountain lodge became Josephine County’s grand rustic gathering place.
Oregon Caves National Monument and Preserve
From Cave to Mountain
How a single cave grew into protection for an entire landscape.
Oregon Caves National Monument and Preserve
The Bear, the Hunter, and the Marble Underworld
How a hunter’s pursuit led to one of Oregon’s most unusual protected places.
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How a Creek Gave Josephine County Its Name
A gold-rush place name became a county name in southwestern Oregon.
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Where the Rogue River Still Remembers
A river story about Takelma life, language, and loss.
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