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

From Pripyat and Plymouth to Kolmanskop, Craco, and Bodie, these ruins show how disaster and decline can freeze everyday life in place.

Sam Harris, a Wyoming photographer and Army veteran, finds beauty in abandoned places, like the ghost town of Sage. In Harris’ own words, the town ...

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 ...

This town became so contaminated with lead and toxic waste that the EPA ordered a mandatory evacuation in 2004, leaving ...

The Economic Hardship Reporting Project and Oxford American report on Picher, Oklahoma's annual Christmas parade, reviving ...

Montana is home to lots of wide open spaces and stunning views, but don't miss it's historical treasures, too, like this old, uninhabited mining town.

In Colorado, scenic drives often come with jaw dropping views, but few feel as raw and immersive as this one. Around each ...