Located in the Cochise County of Arizona, Bisbee, Arizona, is a town that came to be known for its mining of copper, gold, and silver in the 1800s, earning a befitting title of 'Queen of the Copper Camps.' Named after Judge DeWitt Bisbee, who was one of the owners of the neighboring Copper Queen … [Read more...]
Oatman Ghost Town Arizona Day Trip
Oatman is a boom town with a history dating back to the 1860s. The Discovery of rich ore body ore in 1915 brought on a gold rush that lasted ten years. The town attracted miners and prospectors from far and wide and grew to over 3,500 residents. In 1924 the town's primary mine shut down. Some mining … [Read more...]
Gold Point Nevada Ghost Town Day Trip
Gold Point, Nevada, has gone from a bustling mining town to just a few residents. If you love visiting a deserted location free from the constraints of the urban sprawl, then the old ghost town of Gold Point, Nevada, is the spot for you. Ranchers and miners first settled the town during the … [Read more...]
Goldfield Ghost Town Arizona Day Trip
Goldfield Ghost Town is situated in Apache Junction in the shadows of the Superstition Mountains. The city was founded in 1893 after the discovery of gold in the surrounding area. Goldfield boasted a population of about 4000 residents at the height of the gold rush. Like most gold rush towns, the … [Read more...]
Fort Churchill Nevada State Historic Park
Fort Churchill, Nevada, was built to protect the early settlers. Construction on the fort began in July 1860 and was completed the following year. The fort was a supply depot for the Union Army during the American Civil War, with 200 soldiers stationed there. Most of Fort Churchill was abandoned … [Read more...]
Wildrose Charcoal Kilns Death Valley Day Trip
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...]
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...]
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...]