Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Not every town gets to stick around forever. Some start with a bang—gold rush fever, a mining boom, a railroad deal—only to fizzle ...

When people think of California, they don’t typically think of ghost towns. After all, it is known for big cities like Los ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. In the U.S., eerie remnants of once-inhabited towns or villages exist in the form of "ghost towns," left in forgotten corners of ...

(WBIR) Blame it on Halloween just around the corner or a blood moon on the horizon. Whatever the reason, people on social media are in the mood for tales of ghosts and ghost towns. Monday we debunked ...

Just like love, the world moves in mysterious ways. Sometimes it's fun to travel and explore other places. But in rare moments, we often see ourselves standing in front of an unusual place we ...

Some ghost towns are protected by parks departments. But Bodie, California, protects itself—with a curse. For years, visitors to this ghost town have learned that bad luck will befall anyone who makes ...

The remnants of Nevada’s abandoned boomtowns and settlements are scattered across the desert, if you know where to look. Experts say that Nevada has up to 600 ghost towns throughout the state. Many ...

The Beehive State is full of complex stories of settlement, some inspiring, some a little unsavory; some tales of grit and perseverance turned to boom and bust. During the 1800s and early 1900s, ...

As Halloween approaches, people may be looking for some spooky exploring to do in the Silver State. Luckily for Nevadans, their home state has hundreds of ghost towns perfect for a scare or historical ...