For a long time, ghost towns were the forgotten corners of the map. Abandoned mines, empty main streets, and crumbling storefronts sat quietly while travelers sped past on highways to somewhere else.

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Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Ghost towns are the skeletal remains of once-bustling communities, offering a haunting glimpse into America’s past. These ...

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 ...

A long-abandoned silver mine for sale sounded like an adventure too great to pass up, but it turned into much more--a calling, a community of millions, and hard-earned lessons about chasing ...

This is part 3 of a series visiting the five smallest cities in Oregon. Among Oregon’s five smallest cities, No. 3 Shaniko is the most bustling. About 40 miles northeast of Madras in southern Wasco ...