With their silent streets, derelict buildings, and remnants of homes and workplaces, abandoned towns offer a haunting view into the lives of once thriving communities.
From the National Geographic book Secret Journeys of a Lifetime
1. St. Elmo, Colorado
Once a booming mining town and trading post along railroad routes running through central Colorado, St. Elmo was abandoned when the railroad shut down in 1922. Many of the buildings—including stores, houses, and the church—were left intact, filled with the belongings of their former residents.
Planning: St. Elmo is in Gunnison National Forest. Numerous trails for hiking and off-road driving are easily accessible from the town. www.st-elmo-colorado.com, (Read more...)
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