What It’s Like to Live In A California Ghost Town • Discoverology

What It’s Like to Live In A California Ghost Town

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To be an off-season caretaker of Bodie, California (winter population: 5), you need a high tolerance for cold, solitude, and two-hour grocery runs.

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