Tami’s Travels: More to come
I’m back from camping with the godfather of Nevada ghost towns Stan Paher, author of Nevada Ghost Towns and Mining Camps. Last year we camped outside of Hamilton, this year was Austin.
The Tree Tents
I loved my camp in 2022, but the tent was super small. I couldn’t even sit up inside it and decided I needed something bigger.
The family thought it was funny that I bought three tents in a week, but I couldn’t tell how easy they were to set up or how big they were. Our entryway looked like a sporting goods store.
I liked the Eureka Copper Canyon tent, which was tall enough even for Hubby, but I couldn’t set it up alone.The Coleman tent was big, but I had it set up in 38 seconds; my little one-timed me. I didn’t realize until later they had a 4 person tent, but it was too late to switch out. Oh well, I had plenty of room and can set up a little living room.
Speaking of food, because I always talk about food
Meals were prepared at home for the family and prepped for me to take. Potatoes, peppers and steak bites one night, and jambalaya the second.
The Magnificent Seven
Stan dubbed our group the Magnificent Seven. Stan, me, Steve, geologist and Jeeper, Scott from last year’s trip and two men who have been in more canyons than anyone in Nevada. Austin of Nevada Expeditions was invited last minute, so I adjusted my supplies so I had enough food for both of us. I just about had to bungee him to the roof rack, there wasn’t an inch to spare in Honey Badger once I added his gear.
Here are a few pictures from the trip, I am working on a travel update of all the towns we visited.
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