Nevada Ghost Towns & Beyond

I first visited the grave of Henry and John Jones on December 20, 2020, one day shy of 149 years after the boy's death. So the timing was fitting to tell their story, but I couldn't bring myself to write about it Christmas week. Often, people talk fondly about the "good old days." However, it's worth remembering that the "good old days" weren't always so. John James Jones Born March 21, ... VIEW POST

During the Silver Rush roads were very difficult and time consuming to construct, especially in mountainous areas around the Comstock Lode. Nevada Territory did not have the resources available to build and maintain the infrastructure. Between 1861 and 1864, Nevada awarded toll road franchises to individuals or groups who bid to construct roads. In return for their investment and continued ... VIEW POST

A few pictures from this weekends trip to Churchill County. Fairview Station, Wonder, Hercules, Victor, Westgate. We finished the day with yummy bacon burgers at historic Middlegate stage station. Austin at Nevada Expeditions was my special guide, if you don’t follow his Facebook page and blog you are missing out. Nvexpeditions.com. I’m putting the final touches on Geiger Grade Toll ... VIEW POST

I come across some pretty interesting things while exploring ghost towns, or in this case emigrant trails. Who knows where this "outhouse" is? ... VIEW POST

If you are exploring other social media sites, I have a group on Gab, "Ghost Towns & Backroads". I also started a group on MeWe under the same name. A big difference is members can create posts with photos, links, blog posts and video. ... VIEW POST