--Photo by DAC COLLINS
This defacement of an old concrete cellar is an example of what not to do. It's a shame that a historic site like this one is now tainted forever. If you do go out of your way to visit these places, please respect them. Don't take anything home and try not to leave any trace other than footprints.
November 17, 2016
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Boulder City: shadows of a mining marvel linger on
Remnants of decrepit settlements can be found throughout the dense, mountainous forests of the Northwest. Many of these settlements were established during the 19th and early 20th centuries but failed for one reason or another, and most of them gradually disappeared over the years. In many cases, these ghost towns have been reclaimed almost entirely by nature and little to no proof of their existence remains.