Author name: Jason Smith

The town of Termo, nestled in the Modoc Plateau of California, has become a mere shadow of its former self. Once a bustling hub for the Nevada-California-Oregon Railroad (N-C-O), today it is nothing more than a ghost town, with only a handful of abandoned railroad buildings and an occupied home. Yet, despite its small size,

Barker Ranch, a remote location nestled within the vast and desolate landscape of Death Valley National Park, is known for its association with one of the most infamous cult leaders in American history, Charles Manson. The ranch served as a hideout for Manson and his followers following their brutal murders in 1969. The site has

Nestled in Tuolumne County, California, lies the captivating ghost town of Jamestown. Founded by Colonel George F. James amid the gold rush, this semi-ghost town still retains much of the charm of its early days. With its unique covered balcony architecture, brick, stone, and adobe structures, and a California mining frontier look, Jamestown is a

College Hill, a ghost town in Riverside County, California, was once a thriving community known for its strawberry and citrus farming. Despite being abandoned for many years, the town still has a few remaining structures that glimpse its rich history. Among these structures are the College Hill School and Talley General Store, which have managed

Nestled in the eastern Sierra Nevada mountain range of California, Bodie Ghost Town stands as a haunting reminder of the region’s rich history of gold mining. With over 100 remaining buildings, Bodie offers visitors a glimpse into the past, showcasing a once-thriving community that has since been abandoned and left to the elements. Despite the