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 ...

“I’m really happy to be out here,” Carl Tape says as he stands on a pyramid of dry gravel, 20 feet high. “I’ve been thinking about this earthquake for 10 years.” Tape, a seismologist at the University ...

Welcome back, everyone! Today, we’re diving into the fascinating tales of Boom Towns to Ghost Towns across the United States. From vibrant communities that went bust to ghostly remnants of their ...