Visit abandoned places in Colorado where mining once drove busy communities. See remaining structures, learn local history, ...

A U.S. Geological Survey employee with nothing better to do on vacation than pore over old maps in the Library of Congress made an astonishing discovery last year: a Colorado map from 1894 that ...

October doesn't just bring a chill in the air; for many in Colorado, it also brings a chill down their spines. Throughout the state's long history, eerie encounters have become urban legends that ...

The enjoyment of getting scared out of your wits isn’t for everyone. I’ve never been one to relish in the thrill of it. I saw my first scary movie in my teens and still — to this day — have nightmares ...

Colorado may be a beloved outdoor recreation destination, but it has more to offer than ski slopes and hiking trails. Once home to miners and cowboys, the Centennial State was a key player not only in ...

Years later, as an adult in Colorado, Knightchilde was introduced to the ghost town of Ashcroft, and he started doing research about it and other towns, which made him want to visit those places. The ...

For decades, ghost towns across the United States have captured the imagination of adventurers, storytellers, and thrill-seekers. These abandoned places are often remnants of gold rushes, mining booms ...