California is full of ghost towns, including this underrated one that was important in the 19th century. It can be a pit stop ...

The vast expanse of the United States is dotted with fascinating mining towns that have been all but abandoned, leaving only ...

Gold mining is the latest chapter in the winding career of San Jose native Sean Tucker. A fast talker with enviable confidence in whatever he chooses to put his energy into, Tucke ...

A ghost town in a bowl of mountains in California - Kojihirano/Getty Images So, you're looking for a bona fide Californian ghost town? You've come to the right place. This guide hops across the Sierra ...

Abandoned buildings in Bannack ghost town, Montana - Sue Smith/Shutterstock As the United States began expanding westward after the American Revolution, new settlements sprang up across the prairies ...