Looking to explore Thurmond West Virginia? Or maybe learn more about it’s history? If so, you’re in the right place. In this article we’ll explore how Thurmond became a ghost town, and see exactly what’s left to explore today. The History Of Thurmond Before Thurmond blossomed into a bustling boom town, it was once one…
As I arrived in Cheshire Ohio a bit past 12am, the entire world seemed to stand still. The land itself had an ominous feeling. It almost felt cursed. Massive cooling towers pumped starch white smoke into the night sky, and the crackling and humming of high voltage power lines pulsated in the distance. Homes without…
I don’t know what draws so many people to build amusement parks by lakes in Ohio. Maybe it’s for the view. Maybe it’s for recreational opportunities. Or maybe because the only other alternative is a cornfield. Welcome to Chippewa Lake, a small lake just south of Medina that has provided entertainment for its inhabitants of…
Bombay Beach in California is a town unlike any in the country. From vacation getaway, to art infused wasteland. What Bombay Beach lacks in creature comforts, it makes up for with hidden artworks and abandoned Americana. The Death Of A Sea We can’t tell the story of what happened to Bombay Beach, without first talking…
It almost entirely sounds made up. A cursed Apache death cave. A zoo in the middle of the desert. And a wild man named Chief Crazy Thunder who shot a man dead. It’s all true, and it’s only part of wild history that makes up Two Guns Arizona. Two Guns Arizona arguably has one of…
When I visited Oregon, one of my most memorable experiences was getting lost down the abandoned railroads and logging trails. It was beautiful, but I don’t want to romanticize getting lost in the woods. With no service, in a two seater rental coup I wish I had a decent resource to help me navigate. Below…
Pirate ships, sword fights, and burly dads inhaling turkey legs. This is what makes renaissance faires truly great. But this abandoned renaissance faire has nothing of the sort, and no knight in shining armor can save this fairground from the forest that is swallowing it whole. Deep In the marshes of the Virginia wetlands is…
Buried deep in the forest just off of route 76 in Pennsylvania, is an abandoned stretch of highway that has been receding back into woods for over 50 years. Let’s dive into the history of the abandoned PA turnpike, and see what’s left to explore. Pennsylvania Turnpike History So what could possibly cause 13 miles…
Hidden away in the mountains of North Carolina is a place that is as creepy as it is unique. If you take the long winding trails up Beech Mountain you’ll eventually find yourself on a yellow brick road leading you to the one and only, Land Of Oz. But there is no wizard here. This…