Ghost Town Jenny

If you’re like me and love exploring ghost towns, then you know that it can be an expensive hobby. Between gas, food, and lodging, the cost of hunting and exploring these abandoned places can add up quickly. But don’t worry – I’ve found a few ways to help offset those costs. An invaluable source of information when researching ways to earn income while not tied down to a 9-to-5 job was I Buy I Review. This website buys online money-making programs and then reviews them to determine if they’re legitimate. I’m interested in a flexible at-home opportunity, so I gave telemarketing from home a try. 

In this blog post, I’ll be sharing with you how I make extra money while hunting and exploring ghost towns across the United States. So whether you’re looking for a new source of income or just want to find out more about telemarketing from home, keep reading!

Telemarketing from home is a great way to make some extra income, especially if you’re interested in a flexible at-home opportunity. And what’s even better is that you can do it from anywhere in the United States. So if you’re planning on hunting and exploring ghost towns across the country, telemarketing from home is a great way to help offset the costs.

I’ve been telemarketing from home for a few months now and I’ve had a great experience. The best part about telemarketing from home is that you can set your own hours. So if you want to work during the day or night, it’s entirely up to you. I also like that telemarketing from home is a great way to meet new people. I’ve met some really interesting people from all over the United States while telemarketing from home.

You may wonder what telemarketing is. Telemarketing is the process of selling products or services over the phone. And while it may seem like a daunting task, telemarketing from home is actually quite easy. All you need is a phone and a computer. And if you’re worried about not having any sales experience, don’t worry – most companies will provide training.

A telemarketer needs to have great communication skills. You’ll be talking to people from all over the United States, so it’s important that you’re able to communicate clearly and effectively. You should also be friendly and personable. People are more likely to buy products or services from someone who is friendly and personable. Finally, a telemarketer needs to be able to work independently. This is important because you’ll be working from home.

How do you get started with telemarketing from home? The first step is to find a telemarketing company that you’re interested in working for. There are many telemarketing companies out there, so it’s important that you take the time to find one that’s a good fit for you. Once you’ve found a telemarketing company, the next step is to apply for a position. Most telemarketing companies will have an online application process. Once you’ve applied for a position, the telemarketing company will contact you to set up an interview.

If you have great communication skills, are friendly and personable, and can work independently, then telemarketing from home is a great opportunity for you. And if you’re interested in hunting and exploring ghost towns across the United States, telemarketing from home is a great way to help offset the costs.

If you’re interested in telemarketing from home, I encourage you to do some research and find a reputable company to work for. I Buy I Review is a great place to start your research.

Greetings! Welcome to my first ever blog post. Today, I am going to tell you how it is that I got into Ghost Towns.  

I come from a long line of history buffs. My grandpa has always been into civil war reenactments (which I know is very creepy and weird, but I swear he was on Team North). My mother often volunteered at the history museum in our town, spending her Friday nights telling stories about dinosaurs to entertain kids who were sleeping overnight. It was so cool to have a mom that liked dinosaurs.  

History was my favorite subject, and I decided to pursue a degree in the subject. One of my favorite parts of history is the American West, and during a class on that topic, a professor told us about Calico, California. It’s was a silver mining outpost from the 1880s, but photos of the old town make it looked like it was a movie set. I was so enamored with it that I wanted to see it for myself. So, during our spring break, when most of my classmates where in Cancun or Palm Springs, I went to Calico.  

And, it was amazing. It felt like I had stepped into a time warp, as if I was peering into a generation in which I didn’t belong. Many of the outpost’s original buildings were still standing, although commercialism had come in and gussied up the place for tourists. This made me want to see other places, ghost towns that were rawer. So, I went to Bodie in Mono County, which didn’t have any gift shops or slices of pizza.  

When I got back, I read every book I could about ghost towns. I started following online forums about them and met other people just as interested. Now, most of my vacations are to corners of the country long forgotten to see ghost towns.  

And, I wouldn’t have it any other way. 

Big news friends, I am engaged to another Ghost Town Hunter! Wait, you didn’t know that I was dating another fan of Ghost Towns? Well, let me tell you the story! 

A few summers ago, I made another Ghost Town trip out west to visit Elmo in Colorado. This one had been on my bucket list for months, and I finally had the time and money to do it. I originally had planned to go with a colleague, but she had to back out at the last moment. It was OK because I take most of Ghost Town trips by myself anyway.  

I had rented a car and planned to go back and forth to the site at least three times, because I really wanted to see all that I could from it. The first day was really great, but I was pretty tired from the trip, so I was more prepared for the second day. There were a few families, with kids who did not seem to be enjoying the trip as much as I, and a couple of other couples. As I was walking around, I saw a very cute looking woman, by herself, and decided to talk to her. Turns out, this was her 20^th Ghost Town. She is actually from Ireland and moved to the states. Even better, she lives in the same state as me! We talked for a bit, and we decided to visit together the next day. We spent the whole day sharing facts and stories from our travels. We ended up having dinner that night, and well, the rest is history. We’ve been together for two years, have taken six Ghost Town tours together, and we are planning a wedding for next year?  

We both think it should be at a Ghost Town but our parents disagree .

From reading this blog, you probably think that all I do is Ghost Town hunting, or reading about Ghost Towns, and I do do my share of that, but I also do a lot of other things.  

First, I am history professor at the local college. I am not tenured, but I really like the job. I love working with students and showing them about all the way history impacts our lives. I also chair a couple of committees at the university.  

To make extra money for my Ghost Town hunting, I am a Microgreens farmer. This is a really relaxing hobby that also helps pay some bills. When I am not hunting Ghost Towns, I am selling these greens at my local farmers market. I also use what I grow to make delicious meals to take on the road with me. Gas station food is so bad for you! 

I am also an avid cyclist, and I have a puppy named Wilfred.  

I also spend a lot of time at the library reading about Ghost Towns and booking my next trip. What can I say, it’s an addiction!

Much of what I first read about Ghost Towns, and most of the ones I’ve seen, are about places in the America West. And while that is a great place to do some Ghost Town hunting, there are many places across the world that also have great Ghost Towns. Can I just take a year off of work and go visit all of these? Please! 

Bhangarh, India, was deserted in the 17^th century when raja of Jaipur conquered the city. It’s now mostly ruins with lots of legends and ghosts.  

Kolmanskop, Namibia, was abandoned in the 1950s when the Namib Desert consumed most of it. Many houses and buildings are filled with sand.  

Blechite, Spain, was destroyed during the Spanish Civil War in 1937. I can imagine there are some unhappy ghosts wandering about this deadly battle field.  

Herculaneum, Italy, was wiped out in A.D. 79 when Mount Vesuvius erupted. Over time, archaeologists have been able to find some cool buildings and everyday objects.  

Kayakoy, Turkey, was abandoned after the Greco-Turkish war in 1923 when millions of Greeks living in Turkey were repatriated. Homes and Greek Orthodox Churches still stand today.  

There are hundreds of other Ghost Towns around the world, but here are just a few I hope to one day visit. 

I am so so so so excited! Tonight was my first Ghost Town Meetup that I hosted at the local university.  

I decided that I really need to get to know other Ghost Town hunters better so I set up the group, thinking there might be one or two others in my hometown. THERE WERE 10!  

Our first meeting was pretty light, and we spent most of the time talking about where we’ve been and what we want to go. We also discussed starting something more official where we bring in speakers and hold forums for the community. Maybe we will even plan a trip together.  

Whatever happens with the group, I think I will have made a few friends who share my passion, and that makes me so happy!

People always ask me, exactly where have you been and what Ghost Towns have you seen. To be honest, it’s kind of a lot. Some women buy pursues, I go to Ghost Towns.  

So, for your pleasure, here is a list of Ghost Towns that I have visited, in no particular order:  

• South Pass City, Wyoming 
• Deadwood, South Dakota (it’s more of an actual town, but I really loved the TV show and wanted to see this area for myself!) 

• Calico, California 
• Bodie, California 
• Wickenburg, Arizona 
• Bannack, Montana 
• Rhyolite, Nevada 

• Elmo, Colorado 
• Ruby, Arizona 
• Arizona Ghost Town Trail (includes Courtland, Gleeson, Pearce, Arizona) 
• Virigina City and Nevada City, Montana 
• Glenrio, New Mexico 

And, because I love making lists, here is the one of places I would like to go in the U.S. As you can tell, most of the ones I visited were in the West, but I would like to see some other Ghost Towns and areas in other parts of the country.  

• Terlingua, Texas 
• Cahawba, Alabama 
• Kennecott, Alaska 

• Centralia, Pennsylvania 
• Thurmond, West Virginia 
• Bulowville, Florida 
• North Caldwell, New Jersey 
• Rolling Acres Mall in Akron, Ohio

Many people think that most ghost towns in the country are located in California and Nevada, home to the gold rush. And, there are some really good ones there, but there are also really remarkable towns in Colorado, Wyoming, and Montana, which were old mining towns.  

Some of my favorite Ghost Towns, where you will get the more authentic experience without all the glam, is in the Great Plains. These areas have lost a third of their population since 1920 and became railroad ghost towns when railroad was built. More towns were abandoned with the rise of the US Highway System (I mean, have you ever tried to get to these areas, it’s nearly impossible!) 

New Mexico and Arizona are also home to some neat Ghost Towns. There are also a few on the East Coast and in the South.  

One thing that is really great about taking a Ghost Town vacation is that you get to see so much of the Wild Wild West. Lots of these places are not near any airports, so you have to rent a car. It’s a great way to experience our country in a completely different way, and it sort of helps you see how big it truly is. Some of my favorite parts of any Ghost Town vacation is just the driving to see the place, wondering who lived there, and what it was about this place that made them leave. I like to think about their great-great grandchildren coming back to visit. It’s really fun to take in these places and learn so much about our country. 

What exactly is a ghost town? The answer depends on who you ask! 

Some groups and cultures claim that any city with actual remains is not truly a ghost town, whereas others won’t count towns that have been abandoned by natural disasters. For me, though, I think any town that has been mostly abandoned by its people is consider a ghost town. It’s more fun if you include everyone! 

Towns are ghosted for several reasons. One of the most common reasons, and what most people think of when they think of ghost towns, is that the city’s economic activity ended or shifted to another industry that the town couldn’t accommodate. This is true for many towns that were fueled by the coal industry. Also, if roads and railroads are built, they could direct people to another, more economically prosper area. Towns are also abandoned because of natural or man-made disasters. Volcanoes is a pretty common one, and I get it—I wouldn’t want to leave in a place near erupting lava either. Flooding from dams can also be a reason a city is wiped out. Some anticipated disasters, like impending landslides or areas that have undergone traumatic events (think Chernobyl), are reasons people move elsewhere. So, is disease and contamination.  

Sometimes, cities can start to see a regrowth as it becomes a tourist attraction for crazy Ghosters like myself.  

Many ghost towns are considered historical sites and protected by federal and state laws. There are some strict rules about visiting these areas, so if you are planning a trip to one, make sure you check out what is and what is not (don’t take anything from a site!) allowed. You also need to treat these spaces with some respect. No littering, vandalizing, too many selfies. Just enjoy what you are seeing. Additionally, it’s wise to read some about the space you are visiting before you get there, but also let the ghost town tell you who it is. It’s way more fun that way! 

Also, not all ghost towns look like what you see in Hollywood. That doesn’t mean it’s not a great place to explore. Just keep an open mind and you will find some great things! Also, if you are scared, make sure to find ghost towns that are safe and well-kept. And, bring a friend!

Some people think that maybe I am a ghost, and I am so into these towns because I used to live in one. HA! 

Sadly, I am not a ghost, but maybe I will be one one day. For right now, I just really like learning about these super cool towns that have a lot to tell us about our history. People also assume that because I like Ghost Towns, I am also really into ghosts. While I think they are cool, I don’t really go looking for them nor do I have seances to call my grandparents back from the dead. I do think a ghost lived in my childhood house in an attic, but I don’t know that for sure.  

What I do know is that I am just a real human woman who loves ghost towns.