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Movies and television series sometimes teach us that ghost towns are haunted villages straight out of horror stories. However, the reality is different. A ghost town is a city that was once...
When looking for things to do in the United States, I start to think of all the ghost towns there are. I started to wonder what US State has the most ghost towns in its location. With some...
Ghost towns in the Mojave Desert are a rare sight but not forgotten. The California desert has been home to some of America's most faded ghost towns. A trip out into these deserts can provide an...
The people of Cochise County have a spooky history. The first sign that you’re in the right place is when your car breaks down, and there’s no cell service, but all around town are abandoned...
In 1846, thousands of settlers left farms and homes behind to travel westward across America. They were looking for new land to farm and gold to mine. Many died during their journey, but those who...
The USA is home to an eclectic mix of towns and cities, from New York City’s bustling metropolis to Maine, where you can find old mill buildings dotting riverbanks. These are just some examples,...
The contrast between “what was” and “what could have been” is striking in the case of ghost towns. These once bustling places are now hollowed out, withered versions that carry with them an...
Death Valley is home to many ghost towns and abandoned communities that once thrived in harsh conditions. Towns in Death Valley had their heyday during mining when it was common for settlers and...
