As the United States began expanding westward after the American Revolution, new settlements sprang up across the prairies of the frontier to cash in on the prosperity of industry. The railroad turned ...

Across the United States, historic mining towns still welcome visitors to step into their storied pasts. From gold rush boomtowns to copper camp legends, these destinations preserve relics, ...

Abandoned buildings in Bannack ghost town, Montana - Sue Smith/Shutterstock As the United States began expanding westward after the American Revolution, new settlements sprang up across the prairies ...