Comments on: The Last Best Ghost Town: Bodie, California

By: D. Jahoda, M.D.

D. Jahoda, M.D. — Mon, 21 Jun 2010 14:44:05 +0000

Thanks so much!

By: Rick O'Brien

Rick O'Brien — Wed, 10 Feb 2010 10:50:42 +0000

I also read George Williams book about the mining camp legend and I have been addicted ever since.I have been to Bodie in all climates,but NOTHING compares to visiting in the dead of winter & having the entire town to yourself, with nothing but the cold wind to hear.It is TRULY a magical place,especially for those with an interest in the days of the wild west.My visits now are limited to ones that can be made with 2wd, since my ford bronco died on me. This was the third one I’ve worn out going to Bodie from Huntington Beach,Ca. My friends & relatives think I’m nuts because most of the time,I go alone,but there’s just something that beckons me…almost a sense of deja vu. In the words of our esteemed Governor, “I’ll be back”!

By: chavela

chavela — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 06:11:08 +0000

im new to reading your essays,but im very impressed,i went through all of the ones here that i could find.im a big history fan and have recently gotten into reading on different ghost towns and bordellos from back in the day,along with the legends and tall tales that go with them keep up the good work!… oh and peter,thank you so much for being a “grammer nazi” my friend and i had a 45 minute argument over that exact phrase years ago…im glad someone else,somewhere else,feels my pain:]

By: Alex

Alex — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 01:58:17 +0000

This creepy little ghost now has a game in it’s honor

Check it out at http://www.ghosttownmysteries.com

By: John Kendrew

John Kendrew — Wed, 14 Oct 2009 04:29:36 +0000

Fantastic picture tour — thanks. There’s a new novel I’ve just found that gives the same ghoulish effect. ‘The Great North Walk Companion’ This tells the tale of a truly wonderful trail of 250 km between Sydney and Newcastle. To find treasure hunt elements, including beautiful engravings; historic and peculiar obelisks; and mysteries that have occurred along The Great North Walk: murders, disappearances and inexplicable deaths – http://www.thegreatnorthwalk.com/Companion

By: Jason

Jason — Tue, 13 Oct 2009 21:31:54 +0000

The HDR is awful.

Why do so many people use HDR as a crutch these days?

By: Stephen Worth

Stephen Worth — Tue, 13 Oct 2009 21:04:17 +0000

Here is a half hour documentary on Bodie from the fifties. It shows what the town looked like before it was a state park…

Part 1
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MX9GRx1naB0

Part 2
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bNqtB7z_ssw

By: Bonnie

Bonnie — Fri, 09 Oct 2009 01:10:33 +0000

That is so cool! Thank you for the GREAT article and pictures! :)

By: Victor Easley

Victor Easley — Thu, 08 Oct 2009 16:29:21 +0000

I lived for two years in Tonopah, NV. It is very reminescent of Bodie both in landscape and history. In 2005, it was at times eerie, like living in a post apocalyptic world. There was oftentimes not a living sole around in my apartment complex on the outskirts of town. There were dozens of deserted businesses along Main Street. Now, with the escallation of gold prices, some mines have reopened and the town is rebounding somewhat. If you’re ever in Tonopah then I recommend the Tonopah Mining Museum. You’ll see mine shafts, crevices where silver was mined, original buildings, homes, tools and equipment all about. It is worth the visit.

By: Brian

Brian — Thu, 08 Oct 2009 12:58:18 +0000

Great shots- I know that it’s challenging to get decent photos through old and dusty glass.

Did you not get told the “Curse of Bodie”? Apparently anyone who takes anything away from the town site as a souvenir is cursed with bad luck until they return the object.

The story continues that people will trek long distances to return a piece of broken glass, an old nail, or a mere stone, and that anonymously mailed packages containing the same such detritus are regularly delivered to the ranger station, along with stories of woe and hopes that the curse will be lifted.