Wildrose Charcoal Kilns would probably be one of the most visited attractions in Death Valley if they were not in such a remote location. The charcoal kilns were built in 1877 to provide a reliable source of charcoal for mining operations at Lookout City in the Argus Mountain Range. Due to the … [Read more...]
Death Valley Junction Almost a California Ghost Town
Death Valley Junction started as a water stop along the Tonopah and Tidewater Railroad, which operated from 1907 until 1940. In 1914 a 20-mile side spur was constructed from Death Valley Junction to the mines at Ryan, near Death Valley; the line operated until 1928 and carried Borax to the mill at … [Read more...]
Malakoff Diggins State Park Gold Country Day Trip
If you have ever doubted the power of water, visit Malakoff Diggins Historical State Park and see what water can do ~ in grand style. Malakoff Diggins State Historical Park is the site of the largest hydraulic mine in California. It is 26 miles northeast of Nevada City, also known as the Gold … [Read more...]
Berlin-Ichthyosaur Park Day Trip Ghost Town and Dinosaurs
Berlin-Ichthyosaur State Park is about 170 miles from Reno-Sparks, in a relatively remote stretch of desert overlooking Nevada's Ione Valley. Nevada Park is a great place to learn about the history of Silver State. With two ghost towns and the remains of millions of of-year-old creatures, there … [Read more...]
Goodsprings Pioneer Saloon Las Vegas Day Trip
Goodsprings, Nevada, was once a bustling gold mining town 25 miles southwest of Las Vegas. Today's main attraction is the Pioneer Saloon, the last remaining bar of a city that had seven during the booming mining days. Most early buildings in the town were built in the early 1900s, with many … [Read more...]
Calico Ghost Town Day Trip Barstow CA
Calico Ghost Town is one of the few remaining original silver rush towns of the old west. Today Calico is a California Historical Landmark and a San Bernardino County Park. Once filled with miners, streets are now crowded with tourists eager to explore all the town has to offer. Silver was … [Read more...]
Day Trip to Pico Canyon Mentryville Ghost Town Santa Clarita
Named after California oil tycoon Charles Alexander Mentry and tucked away at the base of the chaparral-covered hills of Pico Canyon, Mentryville was one of the first oil boomtowns in the state and was home to over 100 families in the early 1930s. The settlement was built around its oil well … [Read more...]
Chloride Ghost Town Arizona Day Trip
Chloride makes an excellent day trip destination from Las Vegas or Laughlin, Nevada. While the town is not an abandoned ghost town, it's like stepping back in time. Chloride features historic buildings, a recreated Western street, junk sculptures, and beautiful rock murals. Chloride Early … [Read more...]
Jerome Ghost Town Arizona Day Trip
Jerome Ghost Town was once known as one of the wickedest towns in America. Today the town is a hub for the arts, music, and culture reminiscent of its incredible history. Atop Cleopatra Hill, Jerome is the perfect destination for a day trip or weekend getaway. There are lots to see and do, and the … [Read more...]