Bodie State Historic Park
Gold Mining Ghost Town in the Sierra Nevada
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Step back in time to the late 1800s with this video tour of Bodie State Historic Park, California's most famous Gold Rush ghost town. Once home to over 10,000 residents during its mining heyday, Bodie now lies in a state of "arrested decay" — its wooden buildings, stamp mills, and abandoned homes preserved just as they were left. Located northeast of Yosemite in the remote eastern Sierra Nevada, Bodie offers a unique look at frontier life and the boom-and-bust cycle of 19th-century gold mining towns. This short video highlights the town’s history, scenic location, and the ongoing efforts by California State Parks to preserve its past. Ideal for ghost town explorers, history buffs, and fans of the Old West.
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