The Wild West in the US was once full of booming cities where brave explorers searched out ways to make a living in unexplored territories. A lot of these towns have since been bulldozed and replaced by skyscrapers and suburbs. Dotted across the country, though, are the remains of ghost towns that were once home to moonshine mills and gold mines. Brit Eaton and Scott Glaves make a living re-exploring these mining camps and industrial graveyardsand finding items they can resell for cold, hard cash. This month, National Geographic Channel follows them around to various cities in the US in the seriesGhost Town Gold. Nevada is known as the home of gamblers, card sharks, and gangsters, but the first true risk takers were the early settlers there. In the middle of the desert, they had to contend with famine, unbearable heat and drought, and isolated landscapes. Eaton and Glaves don't have many contacts in Nevada, but they havegut feelings that something good is to be found. See if they are correct in the episode Ghost Town Gold: The Big Gamble. In Ghost Town Gold, you'll discover that in the region between Eureka, Nevada, and Eureka, Utah, there was a great mining history with some larger-than-life characters. Sadly, when the early mines were boarded up, most of the local businesses did, too. Now, the residents who are still in these places are trying to reclaim their former glory. Fortunately for them, Eaton and Glaves want to spend some cash on a lot of antique items as they travel. See how they provide a much-needed cash injection in Ghost Town Gold: Boomtown or Bust. All in all, Ghost Town Gold gives viewers a fascinating glimpse into America's pioneer days.
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