For five years, the Warren County Department of Planning and Community Development and C&R Interactive LLC have collaborated on Stories from Open Space, a heritage tourism initiative in the First Wilderness Heritage Corridor.

Working with local historical organizations, we produce feature stories and audio tours that help residents and visitors connect more deeply with the region's landscapes, communities, and history.

Our latest projects incorporate such AI tools as NotebookLM, ChatGPT, and ElevenLabs to create immersive first-person narratives drawn from historical documents and oral histories.

Our goal is not simply to preserve the past, but to make it more accessible, engaging, and meaningful for future generations—inviting residents and visitors alike to discover the people, places, and events that continue to shape the First Wilderness today.