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 seduced by calls for silver or copper mining that would net them a fortune if they struck it rich; merchants following behind, eager at possessions any wealth could make …
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 used to exist long ago – some even with clues about where you might find more information on this exciting topic! …
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 gold, and Gilded Age industrial sites none could last forever due to their success in attracting wealth from other areas, which …
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 than meets the eye here; for every structure that remains after years pass by – usually because nobody has …
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 entirely within the last decade. Regardless of age, many ghostly sites still hold intrigue and beauty. Here are the 30 most striking examples of urban …
Abandoned towns are full of history and located on stunning public land. Some may be too far away to reach. Still, they hold a special place in people’s hearts because these abandoned places offer such creativity for exploration with their old buildings that still stand as spikes sticking up from the ground like broken bones; …
Gold was discovered in California in 1848 near Sutter Creek. Thousands of prospectors rushed into the region, hoping to strike it rich. Many ended up leaving empty-handed, but those who stayed put built thriving communities around the discoveries. Many old ghost towns are preserved as museums and tourist attractions. Nevada City, Montana Just over 2.5 …
There’s something wholly intriguing about abandoned places. Ghost towns, old cemeteries, derelict buildings, and forgotten sites; are places that have been buried in the past — literally and figuratively. With each passing day, these forsaken locations continue their descent into oblivion. Still, one type of site remains relevant: irony – because it is only through …
The abandoned cities of America are terrifying. These ghost towns, once prosperous mining villages, stretch throughout the country. It’s not hard to see why they’re so eerily quiet. Most were never touched after their golden days as a bustling town of people hoping for wealth from gold or silver. America is a land of mystery …
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 airy sense as if time has forgotten these faded memories—a haunting sadness prevalent among all things abandoned to nature or circumstance. Perfect …
