Video thumbnail for 12 Forgotten Alaska Ghost Towns They Don't Want You To Find!!

12 Forgotten Alaska Ghost Towns They Don't Want You To Find!!

Apr 16, 2026
Explore the mysterious and abandoned landscapes of Alaska, where forgotten places and lost towns hide secrets of the past. Delve into the intriguing world of Alaska ghost towns, where the remnants of once-thriving communities now stand as a testament to the state's rich history. From the wilderness of Abandoned Alaska to the hidden corners of Secret Alaska, our journey takes us to 12 ghost towns that remain shrouded in mystery, sparking conspiracy theories and tales of UFO sightings. Join us on this adventure of ghost town exploration, as we uncover the stories behind these forgotten places, and discover the beauty of Travel Alaska's uncharted territories. With its unique blend of Alaska history, urban exploration, and wilderness discovery, this video is a must-watch for anyone fascinated by the unknown and the unexplained, and eager to experience the thrill of exploring the unknown mysteries of Alaska. Tell me where you’re from in the comments — I read every single one and I’m building the next list from it. Towns covered in the video: 12 - Treadwell — Douglas Island, Alaska 11 - Dyea — Skagway Borough, Alaska 10 - Nome Beach Camps — Seward Peninsula, Alaska 9 - Kennecott — Copper River Census Area, Alaska 8 - Buckner Building — Whittier, Alaska 7 - Portage — Turnagain Arm, Alaska 6 - Iditarod — Yukon-Koyukuk Census Area, Alaska 5 - Portlock — Kenai Peninsula, Alaska 4 - Valdez — Prince William Sound, Alaska 3 - Ukivok — King Island, Alaska 2 - Chenega — Prince William Sound, Alaska 1 - Attu Village — Aleutian Islands, Alaska 0:00 Introduction to ghost towns 0:19 Treadwell gold mine collapse 1:55 The disaster at Dyea 3:43 Nome and the beach rush 5:34 Kennecott copper boom 7:26 The Buckner Building 9:04 Portage and the ghost forest 10:43 Iditarod the ghost town 13:00 Portlock's mysterious demise 14:56 Valdez's relocation 16:49 Ukivok on King Island 18:40 Chenega after the earthquake 20:31 The occupation of Attu 📩 Business & Sponsorship Inquiries: juzzy@daijavu.uk 🎒 OFFICIAL FORGOTTEN TOWNS RESOURCES & FIELD GUIDES: 📖 The Memory Lane Journal: https://forgottentowns.gumroad.com/l/MemoryLaneJournal 🗺️ Virginia Ghost Towns Field Guide: https://forgottentowns.gumroad.com/l/virginia-ghost-towns-field-guide Forgotten Towns explores abandoned places, lost communities, and settlements erased by time.
People & Society