Crow Wing State Park near Brainerd is home to another Minnesota ghost town. Old Crow Wing has only one building left standing, but there’s a trail that brings its history to life.

Ghost towns are where I often find that feeling. In the last year, I've explored 13 ghost towns across the United States, New Zealand, and Australia.

Only one hour from Las Vegas, Nelson Ghost Town in Searchlight, NV, was used as a filming location for the movie, 3000 Miles to Graceland. There are tons of photo ops here, including vintage cars ...

A dwelling in Shasta State Historic Park near Redding, Calif., pictured in 2012. The park featured a ghost town from the 1800s until it burned in the Carr Fire in 2018. | Tom Hilton/Flickr ...

Some ghost towns may require a hefty hike or a high-clearance 4×4 vehicle to access, but if you want to see an accessible ghost town that captures the image of the wild west and the gold rush ...