Time travel to the Old West

Regarding “Spirits of the West,” Oct. 28: I was through Goldfield, Nev., last August on a road trip. I was surprised by the pristine condition of the town, which seemingly pops up out of nowhere. It doesn’t take much imagination to transport yourself back in time while in town.

I remember visiting Bodie back in the ‘50s, when you could walk into the buildings, and see pots still on the stove and books in the classroom. My father told us, “Don’t take anything home from here -- this place is haunted!”

Terry Schauer

Westlake Village