When gold was discovered at Sutter's Mill in 1848, the excitement attracted hundreds of thousands of migrants to California. These early settlers came from across America, Europe, and Asia. They...
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Many places featured below were once bustling communities but now lie empty and forgotten. Others have been left untouched since they fell into disrepair decades ago. Still, others were built...
Ghost towns are far from what you may think they look like. True, some of these locations still have buildings standing, and others can be found with scattered debris on the ground, but there is more...
The United States is a land of opportunity, but when people discover nothing left, they move on to something new. This happened with countless boom towns after the Gold Rush miners depleted all the...
The ghost town is an excellent destination for history buffs. The silent tourists can explore the ruins of old buildings that tell stories from years ago. In contrast, others stand as hints at what...
Some people are born to be adventurers, while others find adventure in their everyday lives. The gold rush of 1849 brought out both types, with prospectors seducing by calls for silver or copper...
