Hannah McKelson Hannah McKelson – April 23, 2021 Wildlands is your source for the world of travel, outdoor adventure, conservation, and the stories of those who live wild lives. Editorâs Note: This is Part 2 of a two-part series documenting a visit to the California Ghost Town of New Idria. Read Part 1 here. If at first you donât succeed⦠A first attempt to reach one of Californiaâs most elusive ghost towns certainly didnât go according to plan. To ensure I actually reachedNew Idria this time around, I contacted a local publication, the Benito Link, to follow up on any additional information regarding the washoutâother than the fact that it existedâthat had stifled my first attempt.