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California's Weird and Wonderful Salton Sea
History Adam Thompson 6/4/25 History Adam Thompson 6/4/25

California's Weird and Wonderful Salton Sea

In the middle of the southern California desert lies the Salton Sea. This once-booming resort area is now a strange collection of abandonment and eccentric art installations.

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The Sad Tale of Picher, Oklahoma
Abandoned Places, Trip Reports, History Adam Thompson 5/5/24 Abandoned Places, Trip Reports, History Adam Thompson 5/5/24

The Sad Tale of Picher, Oklahoma

Driving through rural northeast Oklahoma, you would never know that it’s the site of a town that has suffered tragedy after tragedy. This is the sad tale of Picher, Oklahoma, and a look at what remains today.

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Picketwire Canyon: A Hike Through Time
Trip Reports, History Adam Thompson 3/25/24 Trip Reports, History Adam Thompson 3/25/24

Picketwire Canyon: A Hike Through Time

I recently went on a hike in Eastern Colorado that had everything from abandonment, petroglyphs, and even dinosaur tracks! Join me on my journey through Picketwire Canyon!

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An Abandoned Power Plant Deep in Appalachia
Abandoned Places, History Adam Thompson 3/11/24 Abandoned Places, History Adam Thompson 3/11/24

An Abandoned Power Plant Deep in Appalachia

Join me as I explore the remains of an abandoned power plant located deep in Appalachia, somewhere in the hills of West Virginia.

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The Interesting Case Of The Abandoned Aircraft And The Brothel
Abandoned Places, History Adam Thompson 1/30/23 Abandoned Places, History Adam Thompson 1/30/23

The Interesting Case Of The Abandoned Aircraft And The Brothel

In November 2022, my girlfriend and I were driving through the Nevada desert on our way from Las Vegas to the Alabama Hills. Along the way, we came across Angel's Ladies - a defunct brothel with the deteriorating remains of a wrecked aircraft sitting out front.

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The Story Of Mullens, West Virginia
Abandoned Places, History Adam Thompson 12/19/21 Abandoned Places, History Adam Thompson 12/19/21

The Story Of Mullens, West Virginia

Mullens, West Virginia is the epitome of America’s stereotypical coal town. The once bustling metropolis is a shell of its former self, with many of the buildings sitting abandoned, decaying further with each passing moment.

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