Other, lesser-known towns were often just as raucous as Tombstone and Deadwood. Jerome, Arizona, for example, was once called "the wickedest town in the West" because of its proliferation of bars, ...

Located 56 miles southwest of Flagstaff on the east slope of Mingus Mountain — a 1,750-million-year-old volcanic tuff — the town of Jerome and its surroundings were once known as ...

There was a protest Saturday, June 14, called “No Kings” across the United States. The No Kings protests (also known as No Kings Day or No Dictators Day/protests) were a ...

We desert dwellers are left with limited options, those being to find a way to have fun indoors, find outdoor activities that won't result in a third-degree sunburn or get out of town entirely ... art ...

After the mine closed, the town’s population plummeted to 243 inhabitants, earning Jerome the sobriquet “largest ghost city.” ...

Mining ceased altogether in 1953. Jerome is considered a "ghost town" not only because it was once abandoned, but because of its stories about the undead.

The ghost town is west of Bagdad at milepost 148 ½ on U.S. 93 between Wickenburg and Kingman. The settlement, now with a population of zero, was established in 1977 by Richard "Buddy" Kenworthy.

Welcome back, everyone! Today, we’re diving into the fascinating tales of Boom Towns to Ghost Towns across the United States. From vibrant communities that went bust to ghostly remnants of their ...

Where the Wild West meets Twilight Zone. This sun-kissed hillside town clings to the mountainside like a stubborn prospector refusing to let go of his claim. Photo credit: LA Times High up on ...

While Sedona and Flagstaff's charms are well known, have you checked out all of these small Arizona towns with vibrant downtowns? Plan your next trip.

Most members of the council seemed to feel that a proclamation of official ‘Ghost City’ status would not discourage interest in the town for other reasons.” (Verde Independent; March 19, 1953.) ...