By 1915, Bodie was already largely abandoned, but the last mine didn’t close until 1942. By 1950, Bodie had a population of … zero. Today, the entire ghost town is a California state park.

Dotted across the world are abandoned settlements that have taken on an eerie atmosphere that delight tourists on the hunt for darker and more ominous landmarks. This African town is no exception.

as the residents simply moved away and abandoned the now-empty town. What remains is the school, which closed in 1956. While a few people live in Orient, it's still classified as a "ghost town." ...

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.

Ghost towns are becoming all the rage again, attracting those keen for new experiences and adventure. Many are abandoned villages or cities, often with substantial visible remains that offer a ...

Abandoned over a decade ago, a vast town that once hosted thousands of British military personnel and their families is now slowly surrendering to the wilderness. But the ghost town – featuring ...

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Now reduced to a ghost town, Elkmont bustled with charming ... in all its faded glory in 2017 by photographer Leland Kent of Abandoned Southeast. During the 1920s and 1930s, the resort town's heyday, ...

Dhanushkodi is among the most famous ghost towns in India. What once was a thriving community today stands as a devastated and abandoned town. Set at the southernmost tip of India, near the Palk ...

AN ADVENTUROUS traveler captured the moment he strolled through an eerie ghost town abroad with one ... Snaith discovered an abandoned town with one hotel open. The oil and gas engineer has ...

In rural explorer vernacular, Whatley is what is referred to as a “semi-abandoned site” or “semi-ghost town” meaning it ... Bassett Creek swamp to the Alabama River ferry.