In November 2023, I explored ghost towns in Lincoln County and made a few stops along the way. Nevada Expeditions and I started the trip with hot springs, a pool filled with water from a mine, and the ghost town of Clifford in Nye County. I had a wonderful time visiting Lincoln County. Summer and fall are the perfect times to explore this part of the state; the weather is beautiful, and the ... VIEW POST
Recent Ghost Towns & Travel Updates
How many ghost towns are in Nevada?
When I started my journey to document all the ghost towns in Nevada, I was a little worried about how quickly I would run out of sites. Nevada Ghost Towns & Mining Camps list about 600; I thought I would finish my project in a few years. I asked Nevada ghost town author extraordinaire Shawn Hall how many ghost towns were in Nevada; he said he had over 1,200. Ok, so it would take me a ... VIEW POST
Tonopah’s Raycraft house & a shootout in the Pine Nut Mountains
Tonopah's Raycraft House Overlooking Tonopah on Stewart Street is the beautiful stone Raycraft house. Built by Arthur Raycraft in 1906, it is known for two Queen Ann turrets with domed roofs, columns, and windows with diamond-shaped glass panes. Raycraft moved to Tonopah in 1904 during the town's boom after he was appointed to the Nye and Ormsby County Bank branch ... VIEW POST
Goldfield’s Grave Digger’s Grave
The most visited grave in Goldfield is that of the Unknown Man Died Eating Library Paste. But, the famous cemetery is filled with stories of life in the Wild West. While most stories revolve around who is buried at the historic cemetery, a few are about those who dug the graves, including Goldfield's Grave Digger's grave. John F. Meagher John F. Meagher was born in Iowa on January 18, ... VIEW POST
Reno Historical sites
Reno is a beautiful place to live, and travelers worldwide come to enjoy the outdoors, casinos and food. Beyond the surface, there is history to explore. Sites range from emigrant trails to Truckee Meadows's early settlements, CCC campground, aviation history, and quirky Reno. Learn about the historical sites around Reno and the Truckee Meadows, including ghost towns, emigrant trails, and the ... VIEW POST
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