When I want to quickly get into the Sierras and away from people, Alpine County is my go to. It is a hidden gem of mountains, trees rivers and wildlife including bald eagles. Alpine County Residents Alpine County is the least populated county in California, slightly over 1,000 resident in 743 square miles, equating to 1.6 people per square mile. There are no incorporated ... VIEW POST
Recent Ghost Towns & Travel Updates
Hangman’s Bridge Trip
Edel said we should play hookey this morning instead of doing real work, or worse yet, housework. We drove 70 miles to photograph a sign and a bridge, because that's the way we roll. We are easily entertained. It should be a great weekend and I hope you get out and enjoy the beautiful weather. ... VIEW POST
Twaddle-Pedroli Ranch: Washoe Valley, Nevada
Occasionally I come across an unexpected site. Last fall after dropping my daughter off at horse camp I decided to head to Washoe Valley and kill some time exploring the Franktown area. While trying to find my way around closed roads my GPS insisted were open, I stumbled across a park with several older structures. Fortunately saving me research time, a plaque identified the site as the ... VIEW POST
My Atlantis: Bullionville, Carman Heights and Pine Nut Mines, Nevada
Travel Update: Full Post to Follow Bullionville, Carman Heights and the Longfellow, Warhorse and Premier Mines will remain my Atlantis. I believe I know the locations of each, but I never seem to be able to get there. Now I'm afraid I might be too late. Bullionville and Carman Heights are almost unknown ghost towns in the Pine Nut Mountains. In Stan Paher's Nevada Ghost Towns and Desert ... VIEW POST
Donner State Park Pun
Every time I visit Donner State Park, my phone autocorrects to say I'm at "Dinner State Park". ... VIEW POST
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