Located on the eastern shores of Owens Lake, now a dry lake bed, and in the shadow of the majestic Sierra Nevada, KEELER is a "ghostly town" of deserted, "wore out" buildings, rusted and burned out cars, and a dwindling population which, according to the 2010 census amounted to 66 people. Once a thriving mining town, the mines eventually dried out as did the Owens Lake which was vital to the economy of Keeler. Water exports from the Owens Valley to the City of Los Angeles in the 1920s is what caused the Owens Lake to eventually dry up, causing alkali dust storms to blow through Keeler, driving many residents away and decimating its economy.

Located on the eastern edge of Death Valley close to the town of Beatty, Nevada, RHYOLITE, is a "ghost town" of crumbling buildings and ruins, a testament to its one time wealth and status. Once a thriving mining town, RHYOLITE was a town built to last. Unlike most mining towns, its buildings were constructed of concrete and stone. The town enjoyed an incredible prosperity for few years following a 1904 gold discovery in the nearby Bullfrog Hills. At its height nearly 6000 people lived in this very modern and bustling community. The inevitable crash ended it all and by 1915, there were only 20 people left. Today all that remains are a few imposing concrete ruins and the old railroad depot. The town build to last, didn't!