Two California routes among the most haunted roads in the world

Two California routes among the most haunted roads in the world

Danger ahead. With Halloween just around the corner, California drivers should look out for these super spooky streets, including one long road that runs straight through the City of Angles. California is home to two of the most haunted roads in the world, at least according to believers in the paranormal (and two new rankings). … Read more

Best Wild West towns in California — and the popular spot that’s a complete fake

Best Wild West towns in California — and the popular spot that’s a complete fake

California may be better known for Hollywood stars, palm trees and bumper-to-bumper traffic, but head off the beaten path and the Golden State can still serve up a serious dose of the Wild West. From abandoned mining camps frozen in time to Gold Rush towns where visitors can ride a stagecoach and belly up to … Read more

California’s ‘Hangtown’ with grim past vies to be a Christmas town

A Northern California city once known for its grim Gold Rush-era hangings is now in the running to be crowned one of the merriest Christmas towns in America by the Hallmark Channel. Placerville, located in El Dorado County, was founded in 1848 and was originally known as Dry Diggins before earning the unfortunate name “Hangtown.” … Read more