An original ghost town from the late 1800’s. Bodie Ghost Town stands today in a state of “arrested decay”. So coined by the State of California when they took over the town in 1962 to make it a State Historic Park. In 1859 William (a.k.a. Waterman) S. Bodey discovered gold near what is now called Bodie Ghost Town Bluff. A mill was established in 1861 and the town began to grow. It started with about 20 miners and grew to an estimated 10,000 people by 1880! By that time, the town of Bodie Ghost Town bustled with families, robbers, miners, store owners, gunfighters and prostitutes of all kinds. At one time there was reported to be 65 saloons in town. Amongst the saloons were numerous brothels and ‘houses of ill repute’, gambling halls and opium dens. Needless to say that there was entertainment for every taste.After a long day working the claims, the miners would head for the bars and the red light district to spend their earnings. The mixture of money, gold and alcohol would often prove fatal. It is said that there was a man killed every day in Bodie Ghost Town. Presumably, the undertaker never had a slow day.
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Waimea Canyon
The Waimea Canyon in west Kauai is one of the most magnificent sites on the island. It was nicknamed the Grand Canyon of the Pacific by Mark Twain for a really good reason! The Waimea Canyon Kauai is the biggest found in the Pacific and visiting is one of the top things to do. The first look into Waimea Canyon is dramatic and impressive. It may leave you reeling as you witness the plunging rock faces on all sides and realize just how deep it is. Measuring one mile wide, ten miles long and close to 4,000-feet deep, the unfolding scene is breathtaking.
Mount Washington
tMount Washington is a neighborhood in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania’s south city area. It has a zip code of 15211 and has representation on Pittsburgh City Council by both the council members for District 3 (Central South Neighborhoods) and District 2 (West Neighborhoods). Mount Washington features a steep hill that overlooks the Pittsburgh skyline, rated the second most beautiful vista in America (and the best urban vista) by USA Weekend. It boasts the Duquesne and Monongahela Inclines, the oldest continuous inclines in the world, and a row of upscale restaurants that parallel the crest of Mount Washington, where the community resides. It is also known as the home of Autumn House Press, one of the leading literary publishers in the United States.
Hearst Castle
Hearst Castle, the lavish estate of William Randolph Hearst, stands near San Simeon, California, between Los Angeles and San Francisco. Donated to California in 1957, it’s now a State Historical Monument and National Historic Landmark open for public tours. Hearst named it “La Cuesta Encantada” (“The Enchanted Hill”), but often referred to it simply as “the ranch.” The architecture reflects Hearst’s admiration for European styles, with the main house resembling a 16th-century Spanish cathedral and the outdoor pool area featuring a Roman temple front. Hearst adorned the estate with art, antiques, and even entire ceilings imported from Europe and Egypt.
Kingda Ka Roller Coaster Six Flags
After my rainy Cedar Point trip and Top Thrill Dragster’s closure, I anticipated Six Flags Great Adventure for its unique Strata Coaster, Kingda Ka, holding world records for height and speed. Launching riders at over 120 mph, it ascends a 40-story hill at 90 degrees before spiraling back down. Despite slow loading and only two … Read more