Abandoned but unforgettable, Bohemia Mountain's mines, hikes, campsites and festival
In this edition, host Zach Urness and intern Abigail Landwehr talk about a visit to Bohemia Mountain and a festival honoring its rich past.\n\nSoutheast of Cottage Grove, the name of the mountain is probably best known for the town-wide annual celebration. Every summer, Bohemia Mining Days attracts a number of people from across the state and further. \n\nBut the surrounding area offers more than just the festival \u2014 visitors can also explore trails, campgrounds and the captivating mining history of the peak. Pieces of the mining district\u2019s past also sit in between the pines, including a ghost town abandoned three times.\n\nUrness and Landwehr talk about the past and present of the area and offer a guide on what to explore during a trip to Bohemia Mountain. Interviews from longstanding locals, razor-driving visitors and the Bohemia Mining Days Festival\u2019s deputy are also featured in the episode.