St. Bonaventure Church, Chicago, IL - Built in 1902, this church fell into disuse due to declining congregation numbers and has since faced vandalism and decay.
East Garrison Chapel, Monterey County, CA - Constructed during World War II, this chapel served military personnel but was abandoned after the base closed in the 1940s.
Central United Methodist Church, Detroit, MI - Once a vibrant church, it closed in 2005 due to declining membership and financial struggles, now standing abandoned.
St. Thomas Catholic Church, Bardstown, KY - Dating back to the 1800s, this church was abandoned in the 1960s and is now a hauntingly beautiful ruin amidst overgrown vegetation.
Colorado - The Rocky Mountains provide habitat for both black bears and occasional sightings of grizzly bears in remote areas.
Bethlehem Baptist Church, Augusta, GA - A historic church abandoned in the 1970s, it remains vacant and deteriorating, emblematic of the changing neighborhood dynamics.
St. Joseph's Church, Detroit, MI - This historic Catholic church closed in the 1980s, succumbing to urban decay and vandalism over the years.
St. Agnes Church, Detroit, MI - Abandoned in the late 1990s, this church faces ongoing challenges of decay and vandalism in a struggling urban environment.
All Saints Catholic Church, Chicago, IL - Once a thriving parish, it closed in the 1990s and has since been left abandoned, a reminder of changing demographics and urban decay.