The U.S. Mint has unveiled designs for coins commemorating the 250th anniversary of American independence. These coins depict ...

Travel back in time to Bannack, Montana, where deserted buildings and gold rush tales bring this ghost town to life.

This Gold Rush era enclave is home to just over 100 residents and offers visitors pristine nature, nearby hiking trails, and ...

Mount Shasta Ski Park, located about an hour’s drive from Yreka, offers downhill skiing and snowboarding without the crowds and prices of Lake Tahoe resorts. What makes outdoor recreation in Yreka ...

Explore Oregon ghost towns where quiet paths, soft moss, and forgotten stories turn a simple loop into a calm and beautiful ...

End the year with a bang with this stargazing adventure in a living ghost town in Nevada. It'll be a night to remember!

High in the remote hills of eastern California, a town sits perfectly still, caught in a moment that never moved forward. Bodie was once a roaring gold rush city filled with miners, merchants, and ...

Show off with a day trip to Estes Park, a tour of the Hammond’s candy factory or a light show at t Botanic Gardens.

San Diego became known for its beaches, research labs, and urban growth, the mountains to the east briefly thrived with the promise of gold.

Explore Arizona’s forgotten ghost towns where haunting beauty and historic charm create a truly unforgettable experience.

Gold had been discovered in the Sawtooth Mountains. It was 1879, thirty years after the California Gold Rush, and dozens of ...

The monthly Rear View column features historic photo stories from The Jeanne Rodger Lane Center for Regional History at The ...