Six old mining towns. Bodie in California is the real thing, kept in a state of arrested decay, and Rhyolite in Nevada is down to shells and walls. Calico, Oatman and Goldfield have been restored for visitors and can be busy, so go early.
A list of 6 photo spots in Western United States, made by Photo-Locations.
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