Ghost towns are typically filled with riveting stories from the past that provide a glimpse of what it might have been like to live in a bygone era. Some tell the secrets of men, and a few women, on an endless search for treasure, while others tell the tales of a rags-to-riches life that most […]
Kolmanskop, the sleepy desert ghost town was once the leader of the world in diamond production. And a must-see when you visit Namibia.
Unlike other abandoned mining camps in America, Calico Ghost Town is anything but deserted. It rather resembles an amusement park
Wir lieben die eigenartige Atmosphäre wenn wir durch die Geisterstadt Gwalia gehen. In Australien gibt es eine ganze Menge verlassener Geisterstädte.
Boo! Explore 15 wicked fun things to do in Jerome, AZ. Discover Wild West history in America's biggest ghost town with these unique finds.
Betoota, which lies 170km east of the nearest populated area, Birdsville, in Queensland, is now officially the smallest ghost town in the country.
Calico Ghost Town liegt direkt an der Interstate 15 und eignet sich perfekt als Zwischenstopp auf dem Weg von Los Angeles nach Las Vegas
Rhyolite is a ghost town in Nye County, in the U.S. state of Nevada. It is in the Bullfrog Hills, about 120 miles (190 km) northwest of Las Vegas, near the eastern edge of Death Valley. The town began in early 1905 as one of several mining camps that sprang up after a prospecting discovery in the surrounding hills. During an ensuing gold rush, thousands of gold-seekers, developers, miners and service providers flocked to the Bullfrog Mining District. Many settled in Rhyolite, which lay in a sheltered desert basin near the region's biggest producer, the Montgomery Shoshone Mine. Rhyolite declined almost as rapidly as it rose. After the richest ore was exhausted, production fell. The 1906 San Francisco earthquake and the financial panic of 1907 made it more difficult to raise development capital. In 1908, investors in the Montgomery Shoshone Mine, concerned that it was overvalued, ordered an independent study. When the study's findings proved unfavorable, the company's stock value crashed, further restricting funding. By the end of 1910, the mine was operating at a loss, and it closed in 1911. By this time, many out-of-work miners had moved elsewhere, and Rhyolite's population dropped well below 1,000. By 1920, it was close to zero. After 1920, Rhyolite and its ruins became a tourist attraction and a setting for motion pictures. Most of its buildings crumbled, were salvaged for building materials, or were moved to nearby Beatty or other towns, although the railway depot and a house made chiefly of empty bottles were repaired and preserved. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rhyolite,_Nevada en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Text_of_Creative_Commons_...
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Discover the untold history and natural wonders of Kennecott Copper Mine, Alaska's hidden gem. Get insider tips for planning your trip!
Calico Ghost Town und Seligman, zwei Orte,die man auf einer USA Westküsten Rundreise unbedingt besuchen sollte. Hier ist Wild West Feeling garantiert.
Do you love all things creepy, spooky, and haunted? If so, add a visit to these five ghost towns in Kansas to your bucket list.
Craco is about 40 kilometres (25 mi) inland from the Gulf of Taranto at the instep of the “boot” of Italy. It is typical of the hill towns of the region
Ball's Falls Conservation Area has hiking trails, 2 beautiful waterfalls, and it's a former ghost town that's great to explore.
Sandon, BC once a busy Silver town is now a fun ghost town to explore. Check out this post to see what we found and did while visiting.
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Your Ultimate Guide to Bodie State Historic Park Ghost Town in California. ✅ Everything you need to know, practical tips, events, tours, pictures...
Ball's Falls Conservation Area has hiking trails, 2 beautiful waterfalls, and it's a former ghost town that's great to explore.
There are so many fun things to do in Buena Vista CO including hot springs hopping, hiking, and white water rafting. Here are the best.
What to do in Hyder, Alaska. From photo ops to stopping at the bar to bear watching make the most of your time in the friendliest ghost town in Alaska!
