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.

Sun City, Florida: From Hollywood Dreams To Abandoned Ghost Town

Sun City, located in southern Hillsborough County, Florida, was once a bustling community with dreams of becoming Florida’s Moving Picture City. Founded in the 1920s, the Sun City Holding Company invested heavily in building a movie studio, infrastructure, and a school, hoping to attract Hollywood stars to the area. However, the real estate market crash […]

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Uncovering Colorado’s Lost Treasures: Jackson County Ghost Towns

Colorado’s Jackson County is a region steeped in history and offers a wealth of treasures waiting to be uncovered. Ghost towns such as Gould, Park City, and Teller City serve as reminders of the area’s rich mining past and the settlement that followed. As one of the state’s lesser-known counties, Jackson County is a prime

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Uncovering The Dark History Of Barker Ranch – Charlie Manson’s Hideout

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

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Uncovering The Mystery Of Johnny Ringo’s Grave – Dragoon, Arizona

Johnny Ringo, a notorious figure of the Wild West, met a mysterious end in the late 1800s. His final resting place, located in West Turkey Creek Canyon, on private property in the Coronado National Forest, has become a site of fascination for many. The circumstances surrounding Ringo’s death remain a mystery, with conflicting theories and

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Discover The Enchanting Ghost Town Of Jamestown, California

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

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