I spent the weekend following the V&T Railroad to six 160 year old mills on the Carson River. The train transported ore from Virginia City and dropped it down chutes at each mill.
If you have followed me for a while, you won’t be surprised the highlight of my day was exploring inside the Yerington Smelter. 
Richard and Lewis, you would be proud of me for driving the steep drop-off calmly, at least until I had to turn around. A backup camera is on my Christmas list! Thanks Stephen for being a great walking history book.
I finished the weekend by making brandied raspberries. The vines have been on family ranches for over 100 years and we transplanted them when we built. They are so yummy!
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