The Voices of Muir Woods

Muir Woods
Muir Woods Entrance

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Muir Woods has been a federally protected National Monument since 1908. What we know about it we have typically been told. Here you can listen to stories about Muir Woods told from the people who were there.

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Ranger talking
Rangers Talking

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"He'd go up to the woods and he'd see different trees, different plants. He'd take a look at them, look over and give you the scientific name of them." - Lawson Brainerd

 
 
Muir Woods Inn
Muir Woods Inn

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"Man named Mr. Montgomery owned that. It was called the Muir Woods Inn. They served dinners there and soft drinks" - Joe Souza

 
 
Muir Beach 1928
Muir Beach, 1928

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"We just called it Muir Beach. Frank’s Valley, they started calling it there, I don't know, some time ago, I guess a long time ago, but we just called it Muir Beach." - Earl Van Note

 
 
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Last updated: July 10, 2024

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