Hidden relics of the past are nestled along the winding Twelvepole Creek and Tug Fork in Wayne County, West Virginia.
Abandoned Posts
This mansion, once home to one of the last coal barons, now stands abandoned on a mountaintop in eastern Kentucky.
On a crisp autumn afternoon, I traveled to Jackson County, Indiana, to enjoy the beauty of the season and visit a historic fire lookout tower.
The air was crisp, if not a little damp, on this spectacular autumn morning at the Hickory Ridge Lookout Tower in Indiana.
Kentucky Speedway, once a prominent venue for racing in Kentucky, faced logistical challenges that led to its closure.
Some time ago, my partner introduced me to one of the most intriguing parks in Indianapolis: The Ruins at Holliday Park.
While this site covers mostly abandoned places, I do like to cover sites that have been preserved, such as the McCormick’s Creek Fire Tower.
A message addressing the coal industry is posted on the exterior of a house that has stood abandoned for several years in West Virginia.
Abraham, West Virginia, 25955, is a serene community waiting to be discovered, often by those who explore the winding back roads in search of hidden gems.
Jumping Branch, West Virginia, is one of those communities that most would pass on by quickly as they either head toward Beckley or Hinton.
As you journey along the New River in Hinton, West Virginia, you’ll encounter the once-thriving Bluestone Museum & Taxidermy.
I set out to make the most of a weekend photographing some of my favorite locations in West Virginia, knowing it would be my last trip through the area for a while—a sort of farewell to Appalachia.
Fire lookout towers provided housing and protection for individuals whose duty was to search for wildfires. I recently paid a visit to two of these lookouts in West Virginia: the Mikes Knob Tower and the Red Oak Tower.
Lynnewood Hall is one of the most magnificent residences I have photographed. This 110-room Neoclassical Revival mansion, located in Elkins Park, Pennsylvania, has stood vacant for several years but is now undergoing stabilization and renovations.
Located within Pine Grove Furnace State Park in Pennsylvania, the remains of the Pine Grove Iron Works can be found along Mountain Creek.
It was a long ascent to Clarks Knob Fire Tower in Pennsylvania, but it was worth the drive to check out a unique fire tower that still exists in some form.
If you have ever driven down Interstate 68 in western Maryland, you have likely seen the unfinished Noah’s Ark.
While traveling back along the Pennsylvania Turnpike, I passed through a typical array of roadside establishments: declining motels, run-of-the-mill gas stations and convenience stores, and greasy spoon diners.