one of only a handful of volcanoes that have emerged on land anywhere in the world in historic times. Jorullo first erupted on 29 September 1759 and activity continued for 15 years until 1774. Two centuries later, and about 80 km (50 miles) away,Paricutín Volcanoburst into action...
The historic city of Bristol boasts more than its fair share of ghost stories, but how much do you know about the...Ghost Hunting With Barri Ghai At Warmley Clocktower ghost hunts, bristol, paranormal, help my house is haunted Find out what happened when I went ghost hunting with Barri Gh...
Those who desire more than just the beaches may find the Fort of San Diego an interesting visit for its historic buildings and on-site museum that details the history of the area. Another good museum is the House of Masks, which showcases a collection of masks from all over the world. S...
During the Gold Rush in the mid-19th century, prospectors surged into the Mojave Desert, seeking valuable ore beds. The General Mining Law of 1872 allowed individuals to stake a claim on any mineral-rich piece of land they discovered, which resulted in the number of mines in the area growi...
The district contains sixty-three historic buildings which are among the oldest in California and are good examples of Gold Rush era architecture. Below are some of the more prominent buildings that have maintained historical integrity over the years. For the complete list of historic buildings...
1967 was declared a national historic complex and is now part of the Klondike Gold Rush International Historic Park, a cooperative undertaking between Canada and theUnited States. Inc. 1906. Pop. (2006) 1,327; (2011) 1,319. The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica...
No longer merely a land of “wide, open spaces,” cattle, mines, and mountains, the West has become famous for other things: for example, the motion-picture industry in southern California, gambling in Nevada, aerospace production in Washington and California, environmental protection in Oregon,...
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East of Death Valley National Park, this tiny town only has a few buildings that remain open. The historic Amargosa Opera House and Hotel are one of them, hosting musical and dance performances by Donna’s Studio of Dance, run by professional ballerina Lisa Paulson. It still receives guests...
Columbia is a census-designated place located in the Sierra Nevada foothills in Tuolumne County, California, United States. It was founded as a boomtown in 1850 when gold was found during the California Gold Rush, and was known as the "Gem of the Southern Mines." The town's historic ...