From the historic California Trail to the ruins of Metropolis, the past comes alive in these Elko-area ghost towns. Built in 1911 as a farming promotional scheme, Metropolis died after losing a …

Most ghost towns in Nevada in the United States are former mining boomtowns that were abandoned when the mines closed. Those that were not set up as mining camps were usually …

Jan 16, 2025 · We spent 4 days exploring Elko County along with a few outlying ghost towns. Tami’s Travels: Full articles on each ghost town to follow. Miners from Lewis found ore in …

Apr 28, 2023 · Zak and crew awaken hostile spirits in sleepy Elko, Nevada, when they investigate the Commercial Hotel and Casino. The abandoned building's rough history of lawless …

Rockhounding enthusiasts come to Elko to explore metamorphic veins and abandoned mines holding undiscovered treasures such as agate, jasper, copper, malachite, geodes, petrified …

Several abandoned settlements can be found in Nevada’s Elko County, which was once a bustling center of mining activity. These ghost towns, including Jarbidge, Charleston, and …

Between 1869-1930, the area saw a series of booms, abandonments, and brief revivals. Half a dozen mines were dug out over 4 miles, and hundreds of residents built their log cabins and …

That ranch is abandoned today. The original Beachey Station (Hill Beachey Stage Road) was located three miles south of the stop light in Spring Creek. That station sat near modern day …

Deep in the heart of Elko County, Nevada, lies a place that time has long forgotten. A place where the hustle and bustle of a once-thriving mining community has been replaced with the eerie …

It’s hard to believe that a city that existed in the 1940s—an era of jet engines and color television—has all but vanished. Metropolis Ghost Town, north of Wells in central Elko County, …