Ep. 146: Outlaws and Gunslingers: Virginia City, NV & Bodie, CA

Summary: We got a double header for this weeks Outlaws and Gunslingers as we take a look at two wild west boom towns! Up first and probably one of the most important towns in western history, it's Virginia City. After the discovery of the Comstock Lode, Virginia City supplied the nation with more than half of it's wealth. At the peak of it's boom it rivaled San Francisco in size and population. Then we move a little further west to Bodie California. After the discovery of gold there, it too took off attracting the usual wild west activities. Bodie's mines eventually dried up and after a fire destroyed 95% of the city, it was the end. It is one of the most well known ghost towns in the west today where you can go and visit and maybe even experience some paranormal activity that is said to take place. Interested in hearing about any other town or wild west figure? Email us at <a href="mailto:bangdangpodcast@gmail.com">bangdangpodcast@gmail.com</a> or hit us up on twitter @bangdangpodcastFollow us on Twitter:@podcastdang@bang_biskit@routeddesignsFor a custom handmade wood sign, contact Bang at <a href="mailto:routeddesignscustomsigns@gmail.com">routeddesignscustomsigns@gmail.com</a> for more info!