Travel & Stories by NVTami
The number one question I receive is: “What is the best ghost town in Nevada?” I can't pick only one; each ghost town is unique in ruins, history, and visitor experience. Nevada is a vast state, larger than many countries. Over 600 ghost towns cover the state, not including smaller mining camps or other historical sites. Below are my favorite ghost towns in northwest Nevada. These are what ... VIEW POST
I watched the annual ride on Old Kingsbury, which is closed to the public. This route opened 5 weeks after the Pony Express Started. It is a challenging section, basically straight up from Carson Valley to the top of Kingsbury. This route is only used every other year on the ride when they go westbound. The rider made a short stop and even handed off a package to a girl, what an experience ... VIEW POST
On the trip to Winnemucca, I stopped to pay our respects to the Strode Family. On Tuesday, December 2nd, 1980, at their mine on Mjuba Mountain, three members of the Strode family were brutally murdered. Emerry was 71, Mary was 72, and their daughter Merian Treadwell was 41. Sadly, their son, who lived in a different house on the property, found them upon his return from a trip. What was ... VIEW POST
Susan was born on February 9, 1819. In 1860, she and her husband, Isaac left Illinois with their family, bound for California. Susan was pregnant with her eighth child. Tragically, Susan died from complications following the birth. Her niece, who was present, later recounted her belief that Susan should have survived. But the men were eager to press on. In an attempt to stop the bleeding, ... VIEW POST
Today, I pre-ran the Trails West annual conference trip with Steve. We will be guiding a trip following Hawley Grade, which crosses portions of Johnson and Luther Passes. A few years ago, I made a list of all the Pony Express Stations in Nevada and California. I pulled from multiple sources because there doesn't seem to be a definitive list of stations. My theory is that the Pony Express ... VIEW POST
LCAT Conference: Caliente Thank you, Lincoln County Authority of Tourism, for a wonderful Travel Expo! They had a great lineup of speakers. I spoke about how people are exploring Nevada more, including ghost towns, the challenges, and the need for stewardship. Of course, I included my favorite part, the history of locations, including Logan City and Huntsman Cabin. Mathew from the ... VIEW POST
