Ward Mining Camp is a hidden treasure in Mono County, California. The isolated mining camp was discovered one hundred thirty years ago. Sheltered by the trees, many drive past without knowing of the stamp mill and a trio of log cabins. Ghost Towning It never ceases to amaze me that you can explore an area multiple times and there is always more history to discover. Dunderberg Mill and ... VIEW POST
Recent Ghost Towns & Travel Updates
I have a new project: Sutro Tunnel!
Thank you, everyone, for your input and comments over the last week. I have been trying to catch up on responses, but my little one has been sick. Nevada's Top Ten Ghost Towns has been a big hit, and I have more lists on the drawing board. I am proud to announce I am working with The Sutro Tunnel Restoration Project to document the Sutro Tunnel and ghost town. Sutro is a one-of-a-kind ... VIEW POST
Scary Weekend Trip
This weekend, I did the scariest thing I have done in the name of ghost towning, braved Hobby Lobby on a Saturday. Now I remember why I go to Reno mid-week. I used the original frame for my article in Nevada Magazine and wanted to get another. I don't place pins on the Nevada Ghost Town Map anymore; I switched to a large map from 1893. The ghost town map is still a great reference; I would ... VIEW POST
Question for readers
Do you prefer articles on specific ghost towns to have only information about the ghost town itself, or do you like them to include travel details and personal experience? I refer to articles the map and ghost towns list link with, which I share Wednesday on Facebook and Gab. When I started the website, I only wrote about the site itself. Then, I started adding more trip details and my ... VIEW POST
Death Valley: Day 3
Another beautiful day in Death Valley. It was perfect weather, 70 and sunny. We started our day at the Visitor Center learning about the history, geology, mining and culture of Death Valley. I talked with one of the rangers about damage I found at a mine shaft. I sent them pictures and the location so they can get it repaired before someone is hurt in an unsafe mine. After two days ... VIEW POST
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