Centralia, Pennsylvania was once a bustling coal mining community that reached a population of 2,761 by 1890. Though the town ...

Ghost towns in California were caused by factors including the end of the California gold rush, the creation of new lakes, and the abandonment of formerly-used rail and motor routes.

Nowadays, Calico is one of the most well-maintained and welcoming ghost towns in California. Indeed, those seeking something more atmospheric might find it a little too much like a theme park ...

Three days after Israel and Hezbollah agreed a ceasefire, Bel Trew visits the decimated towns on the southern Lebanese border ...

In the 2025 World's Best Cities report, four California cities made the list, calculated using three broad categories: livability, livability, and prosperity. Livability includes considerations ...

Ghost towns are both eerie reminders of what once was and useful demonstrations of how the Earth moves on without us. Filmmaker Alexander Trowbridge reflects on nature taking over after ...