Just under 150 years ago, the discovery of gold in this remote part of the Sierra Nevada mountain range in California saw people flock to the area in 1876. Just three years later, it had established 2 ...

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 ...

Crumbling hotels, creaky boardwalks, and towns that time ghosted—without you trespassing on someone’s ranch. These West Coast picks are either public parks, outdoor museums, or “living ghost towns” ...