There’s something about fall that makes exploring ghost towns feel extra magical. The crunch of leaves, the chill in the air, and the golden light give these long-forgotten places an almost cinematic ...

Editor's Note: This story was originally published on May 31, 2018. Not all explorers are relegated to the pages of history books. One modern-day explorer is shedding light on some pretty dark places.

Quite a few years ago, when I visited my brother in New Mexico, we explored a few old ghost towns near his home. It was fun. Most of them were remnants of the past gold and silver mining days. But you ...