TCPalm's local journalism sought to inform the public and effect change in the community. Here are 14 examples of it.

Time machines don’t exist, but Antique Plaza in Mesa, Arizona comes pretty darn close. This sprawling treasure trove sits in the heart of downtown Mesa, beckoning to anyone who’s ever felt a twinge of ...

Wild West boomtowns that turned into hollow relics hold a macabre grip on travelers' imaginations, and Utah's abandoned sites ...

Hundreds showed up for this year’s pilgrimage in late October, which began with a ceremony to honor those who died at the ...

Explore Arizona’s forgotten ghost towns where haunting beauty and historic charm create a truly unforgettable experience.

Pivot Point Interpretative Plaza marks the spot where the first train entered Arizona in 1877. The Sanguinetti House Museum demonstrates how a prominent family lived during territorial days. Yuma’s ...

Journey back through time in Arizona and discover five deserted towns left behind after mining booms, train‑robbing legends ...

The "Devil's Train" was once a major transit route for migrants traveling north towards Juarez. Today there are very few ...

‘Paradise Abandoned’ filmmaker faults Newsom on wildfire response, urges federal help Documentary filmmaker Rob Montz, creator of ‘Paradise Abandoned,’ joins ‘Fox & Friends’ to discuss his film on ...

In 1963, Illinois naturalist May Watts, inspired by walking paths she’d seen in Britain, wrote a letter to the editor of the Chicago Tribune, suggesting converting a stretch of abandoned railroad into ...

The story of a 60-year struggle to convert abandoned railroads into trails for cycling and walking. Edward Norton narrates the story of one of the most unlikely social movements in American history: ...

From a gold mine hidden deep within the Superstition Mountains to a wailing widow, Arizona has its fair share of spooky hiking trails. A trail you've probably never heard of is the Clay Mine Trail at ...