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
Queho is known as "The Mad Indian," and many consider him Nevada's first serial murderer. The history of his reported murders is conflicting and includes a murder victim who insisted he was very much still alive. The tale of Queho's death and the journey of his mummified remains is even more bizarre than his life. It involves legal battles, thievery, display cases and even The Helldorado Days ... VIEW POST
I have been quiet on my website for the last month. I am still working, but more behind the scenes. In the Shadow of the Sierra: Ghost Towns & Historical Sites of Eastern Sierra California and Nevada My upcoming book has been a big project. Beta readers are previewing it now. It goes to the editor in May and then to the designer. The designer is having surgery, so the dates when she can ... VIEW POST
Quirky finds while exploring Nevada's ghost towns: Sekhmet Temple & Cathedral Canyon. Sekmet Temple According to Egyptian mythology, Sekmet is a warrior goddess and the goddess of medicine. Genevieve Vaughan founded the temple and purchased land between the Mercury nuclear test site and Creech Air Force Base. It is intended to be a place of peace among facilities associated with war. ... VIEW POST
Fish Springs, Carson Valley, is now a picturesque valley with horse properties. Over a hundred years ago, the region was thought to become the next Virginia City. Following the discovery of rich ore ledges, miners arrived by the dozen to stake their claims. Developers laid out Zirnville, which soon had boarding houses, a store, and a stage line. Widdelin "Bill" Zirn named his mine "Last ... VIEW POST
On the long President's Day weekend, Nevada Expeditions accompanied me to visit my son in Mesquite. As always, we had a great time and stopped along the way, visiting ghost towns and historic sites. Snow and mud hampered our efforts, but we explored great sites, including ghost towns in Nye, Lincoln, and Clark Counties. My son makes me look short! He doesn't so social media, something a mom ... VIEW POST
