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Despite first impressions, the Salton Sea is far from lifeless.

This Seemingly Apocalyptic Desert Lake Is Alive with Art

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Another strange year is coming to an end, but by now, hey, strange is normal.

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Nevada has at least 600 ghost towns within its borders.

Bring a Flashlight to the State with the Most Ghost Towns

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There are plenty of wholesome state parks out there for fans of scenic drives, fresh-air hikes, and a general sense of serenity that can only be found in Mother Nature’s warm embrace.

You Can Ghost Hunt in Over 60 Haunted Buildings at This State Park

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Before the Jerome Grand Hotel was the Jerome Grand Hotel, it was the United Verde Hospital.

The Jerome Grand Hotel Still Haunts This Old Ghost Town

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The world is dotted with the ruins of ancient civilizations, from the devastation of Pompeii and Mesopotamian relics to the lost temples of Southeast Asia.

21 Eerie Abandoned Places to Explore (If You Dare)

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Hollywood has long painted Appalachia as a hotbed of banjo-strumming inbreds with rotting teeth and unintelligible twangs.

Haunted Places to Visit in Appalachia, America's Spookiest Region

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Compared to the ancient ruins in Mexico and lost-and-found civilizations across Europe and Asia, the abandoned ore mines, mill towns, and Wild West outposts of the US look downright modern.

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Considering all our fair city has been through, it’s amazing that any historical structures still stand at all.

The 10 Most Amazing Abandoned Places Near Chicago

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Across the five boroughs, hidden among all that’s new, bright, and shiny in NYC are remnants of the city's storied past.

The Most Captivating Abandoned Places to Explore in NYC

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Everyone’s chasing riches in the Land of Opportunity.

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This Seemingly Apocalyptic Desert Lake Is Alive with Art

If an acid trip was a place, this magical barren landscape would be it.

Send Off 2021—Forever—with These Holiday Festivities and Travel Ideas

End the year on at least one high note.

Bring a Flashlight to the State with the Most Ghost Towns

Desolate places and where to find them.

The Creepiest Place to Visit in Every State

From haunted hotels to abandoned asylums, with a few clowns for good measure.

You Can Ghost Hunt in Over 60 Haunted Buildings at This State Park

Ghost Adventures > Great Outdoors.

The Jerome Grand Hotel Still Haunts This Old Ghost Town

Numerous deaths plagued the wickedest city in the west.

21 Eerie Abandoned Places to Explore (If You Dare)

Zoinks!

Haunted Places to Visit in Appalachia, America's Spookiest Region

The Blair Witch, Mothman, and an underground coal fire still haunt these hills.

The Creepiest, Coolest Ghost Town in Every State

Boom. Bust. Repeat.

The 10 Most Amazing Abandoned Places Near Chicago

From the Damen Silos to a long-forgotten South Side shipwreck.

The Most Captivating Abandoned Places to Explore in NYC

Perfect for eerie pre-Halloween adventures, grab your comfy walking shoes (and maybe some sage).

Abandoned Towns Across America You Can Actually Visit

Once bustling with riches and rascals, these 14 hamlets are now eerily desolate.