The Ghost That Saved A Lighthouse
From PNW Haunts & Homicides by PNW Haunts and Homicides
May 21, 2026 · 51 min · Episode 246
About this episode
This episode explores the haunted history and ghost stories associated with the Yaquina Bay Lighthouse in Oregon.
Explore the haunted history of the Yaquina Bay Lighthouse on the Oregon coast. Yaquina Bay Lighthouse was abandoned after only three years and nearly demolished before locals fought to save it. Today, it’s famous for chilling ghost stories, including the legend of Muriel, a teenage girl who mysteriously vanished inside the lighthouse in the tale The Haunted Lighthouse . Along with eerie legends of a phantom lighthouse keeper and unexplained hauntings at Yaquina Head Lighthouse. We also uncover sightings of a Captain’s ghost wandering near the lighthouse after his fatal shipwreck at the Devil's Punchbowl, also known as “Satan’s Cauldron,” a collapsed sea cave filled with swirling tides, local legends, deadly accidents. This episode dives into Oregon ghost stories, paranormal folklore, and Pacific Northwest history. Visit our website ! Find us on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, Patreon, & more ! There are so many ways that you can support the show: BuyMeACoffee , Spreaker , or by leaving a rating & review on Apple Podcasts . Sources
Topics covered
- haunted history
- ghost stories
- Pacific Northwest
- paranormal folklore
- true crime
Keywords
- Yaquina Bay Lighthouse
- ghost stories
- Oregon history
- paranormal
- Muriel
- Devil's Punchbowl
- hauntings
Mentioned in this episode
Places: Yaquina Bay Lighthouse, Oregon, Devil's Punchbowl, Yaquina Head Lighthouse, Satan’s Cauldron
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