Nevada Ghost Towns & Beyond

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Alpine County Trip

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I hope everyone had a great weekend. What did you do? It was crazy smoky in Northern Nevada so I didn't get out like usual. I did go out early Sunday with my friend and awesome wildlife photographer, Dwayne Hicks. He is the summoner of eagles and and had one waiting for us. Of course Baldie wanted to make us work for our photos so led us on a little hike. Then I scouted a little known ... VIEW POST

The Real Maiden’s Grave, California

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In 1850, young Rachel traveled with her family to the promised land of California. They took the Carson River Route of the Emigrant Trail which crossed the Sierra Nevada Mountains, connecting Carson Valley and Woodfords on the east to Placerville on the west. As was all too frequent, Rachel became ill and died during the journey. Her family buried her under a fir tree in a meadow. ... VIEW POST

Star City, Nevada

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Travel Update: Full Post to Follow Our 2005 family vacation was a Nevada ghost town trip. Our first stop was Unionville where we stayed in the historic Field House at the wonderful Old Pioneer Garden Bed & Breakfast. Owner Mitzi made wonderful meals and her husband entertained us playing the spoons. We spent several days driving to local ghost towns and mining camps including Star ... VIEW POST

Munckton and Dunderberg Mine, California

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The largest gold nugget discovered on the eastern slope of the Sierras was found fourteen miles west of Bodie at Dog Town. In 1867 Charles Snyder explored Dog Town Creek to locate the source of the placer gold. He located quartz veins on Kavanaugh Ridge. He dug a 40 foot tunnel and transported three tons of ore to Aurora for processing. His payout was only $150, but it was enough for him to ... VIEW POST