Please browse the oral stories below. A brief synopsis of each story is located below the audio file. To share your story, upload an audio file by clicking this link or keep an eye on the Get Involved tab for upcoming story gathering sessions planned for the summer of 2026!
The above story is from Sue Kern, detailing how her grandfather accidentally built his cabin on Trout Lake on the wrong plot of land and had the cabin moved to the land he had purchased. 2024 marks 100 years since the Kerns built their cabin.
The above story is from Mary Melrose, sharing how she discovered Boulder Junction and how her heart will always be in Boulder Junction.
The above story is from Anne Brouwer, telling the story of how her grandfather was involved in bringing Camp Manito-wish to Boulder Junction and then building a cabin for his family to enjoy.
The above story is from Cherie Sanderson, outlining her first visit to Boulder Junction and sharing how she and her husband decided to move here full-time.
The above story is from Wendi Neupert, explaining life as someone who grew up in a tourist community and how that experience differs from those who grew up visiting.
The above story is an excerpt from the Boulder Junction Chamber of Commerce’s I am Boulder Junction interview with Jeff Long in 2023. Though he passed away in 2024, Jeff left a lasting impact on the community. In this clip he shares how he moved to Boulder Junction at 5 years old in 1957 and has been working on Main Street ever since.