Back in the 1880s, silver miners found work and built homes in the desert town of Calico, California. But those days of prosperity couldn’t last forever. By the mid-1890s, silver had dropped in value, leading miners to abandon the town. However, this wouldn’t be the end of Calico.
In the 1950s, Walter Knott, founder of Knott’s Berry Farm, bought the town and began restoring several historic buildings. Since then, the Calico ghost town has found new life as a tourist destination. Today, you can explore Calico Ghost Town Regional Park in the desert of Yermo, California. Take a look at what adventures await you there with this photo guide.