California History
Bodie: The Gold Rush Ghost Town Frozen in Time
High in the eastern Sierra, a booming mining town was simply left behind. Today it's one of the best-preserved ghost towns in America.
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Gold Rush towns, landmarks and the stories behind them.
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California History
Route 66 in California: The Mother Road's Final Miles
From the Colorado River to the Santa Monica Pier, California's stretch of Route 66 is full of desert ghost towns, neon and nostalgia.
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Hermosa Beach, Los Angeles, California: Things to Do, Beaches & Travel Guide
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