Lying deep in the African desert sits the colourful and supersaturated ... the stunning colours add a touch of life to the abandoned town. The Dallol volcano, which last erupted in 1926, is ...

As a result, flourishing towns were built in the middle of the desert. However, when the diamond deposits ran dry Bogenfels fell into major decline, and the area was once again abandoned.

Calico Ghost Town near Barstow will celebrate its 4th annual California Days event over Presidents Day weekend.

A 2 million-panel solar plant is dying in the Mojave Desert The Ivanpah solar installation is situated on five square miles of federal land along the California-Nevada border and was formally opened ...

Despite the harsh desert environment ... In the U.S., one of the best-preserved ghost towns you can visit is Bodie, California. A gold rush mining town, Bodie had up to 10,000 residents at ...

Tucked halfway between LA and Vegas, Barstow is a unique California desert town with plenty of ... haunt nearby ghost towns, and enjoy small-town charm on your way to big-city destinations.

Shutterstock The Ghost Town Born from a Gold Mine While many ghost towns are scattered across the American Southwest, Vulture ...

A controversial development is underway in the small Mojave Desert town of Boron. Residents feel left in the dust.

Namibia's most famous ghost town, was once a bustling diamond mining community in the early 20th century. However, it was abandoned to the desert when larger diamonds were discovered further south.

Also worth noting is Mojave Mercantile’s small collection of Alta California shirts ... is Kate Pawlicki Bourne’s Ghost Town Ranch. Located next door to Desert General, the modest storefront ...