The spirit of the Wild West lives on in towns where traditions, culture, and history blaze as brightly as ever. These historic towns, many founded during the 19th century gold rushes, cattle drives, ...

As the second-largest US state and the site of its most famous gold rush, there is a significant collection of ghost towns in ...

California's rich history includes a fascinating chapter of the Old West and mining towns that played a significant role in shaping the state's identity. From the Gold Rush era to the Wild West days, ...

From ghost towns to gold mines to century-old saloons, the Wild West era is alive and well in the mountains of Colorado. Follow this road trip to see the same sights as cowboys, outlaws and famed ...

In southern Arizona, next to Route 80, there is a mileage sign that lists Tombstone, Bisbee and Douglas. It was my travel list to see the Wild West. I initially thought Tombstone was a tourist trap.

There are no states with more old western towns than Arizona. The Grand Canyon State is notorious for its plethora of Old West locale, and, depending on who you ask, is how the state came to be. Some ...