Author name: Jason Smith

After serving in the United States Marine Corps, I now work as a Web Developer. I aim to visit all 50 US states, with only five remaining. I enjoy indulging in whiskey, wine, coffee, occasional gaming (by breaking out the original NES or SNES.), and soaking in hot springs in my free time. I also enjoy hiking and taking pictures, along with metal detecting & magnet fishing.

Discovering Red Mountain: A Colorado Ghost Town

Colorado /

Red Mountain, a former gold mining town located near Ouray, Colorado, is a captivating destination for history enthusiasts. Despite its tumultuous past of fires and multiple relocations, Red Mountain yielded an estimated $30,000,000 in gold from its mines, significantly contributing to the American West’s economic development. Today, visitors can explore several remaining buildings and see […]

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Discovering The Foundations Of Kusa: Oklahoma’s Ghost Town

Oklahoma /

Kusa, a once-thriving coal mining and lead smelting town in Okmulgee County, Oklahoma, now lies abandoned, its structures torn down and only the foundations remaining. The town, which had its own newspaper, banks, movie theaters, and hotels, was once a bustling activity center. However, its decline and eventual abandonment have left it forgotten, with only

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Discovering The History Of Colorado’s Poncha Springs

Colorado /

Nestled in the heart of Colorado lies the ghost town of Poncha Springs, a once-thriving health resort established around mineral springs. Its unique history, including a prohibition clause and a rare library for a mining town, sets it apart from other Colorado mining towns. Although the town’s current economic activity and population are unknown, many

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