California’s landscape is dotted with forgotten places once-thriving communities that time has left behind. These ghost towns tell stories of gold rushes, mining booms, and dreams that turned to dust.

The people may be long gone, but what they left behind fascinates. These five ghost towns are time capsules, giving visitors a peek into what life was like in each community during its heyday. Some ...

LAS VEGAS (KLAS) — Over 600 ghost towns clutter the Nevada landscape, but some historians say there is power in knowing why the forgotten sites captured the dreams of thousands of Americans. The ...

Ever had that moment when you’re driving through the desert, squinting against the sun, wondering if that rusty gas station on the horizon is a mirage or the real deal? That’s Nelson Ghost Town for ...

Forgotten chapters of Michigan history lie in remote spots, ghost towns that recall yesteryear's flourishing settlements. From the northern tip of the Upper Peninsula to the Thumb, in the heart of mid ...

A new study is pointing a spooky, bony finger to Texas as one of the spookiest states in the country. Being the season of ghouls, witches and skeletons, the team at Hard Rock Bet, an online sportsbook ...

Walter Knott never set out to build a theme park — but a series of smart choices and lucky breaks led him and wife Cordelia Knott to building one of California’s earliest and most popular tourist ...

Editor’s note: Caprock Chronicles is edited by Jack Becker, Librarian Emeritus, Texas Tech University Libraries. He can be reached at [email protected]. Today’s article about Lubbock’s forgotten ...

As someone who adores the fall, spooky vibes, and Halloween, when I played Ghost Town Pumpkin Festival, I fell instantly in love with it. This free online Halloween-themed mini-MMO features pumpkin ...

Garnet is one of Montana’s best-preserved ghost towns, where original buildings and guided tours bring 19th-century mining history to life for travelers. Lydia Mansel is a writer with more than eight ...

If you haven’t already come across it, there’s a new film out you can only stream, ‘Lost Bus’, based on the November 2018 Camp Fire in Paradise — and sure hits home. It’s also timely with the ...