Nevada Ghost Towns & Beyond

It was such a relief to see my site working again. I know how much work I put into my site over the last 4.5 years, but I didn't realize how lost I would be without it. It was like a piece of me was missing; I felt like I was wandering aimlessly through my days. I have a new article to share and a few that need some tweaks. With Christmas and family health issues, it will take me a few weeks to ... VIEW POST

Thanksgiving is more than the festivities; it gives us time to ponder what lessons we learned and how we can spread happiness, to look back at all the great memories and good people who came into our lives. I appreciate you so much. Happy Thanksgiving Day to you and your loved ones. Sincerely, Tami ... VIEW POST

Information and photos on ghost towns and historic sites in Lyon County, Nevada. Links to articles with stunning photos and in-depth information. Under Construction: A better layout is coming soon I now have over 800 ghost towns and historic sites in Nevada and California! I am reorganizing by state and county for easy use. How to safely visit ghost towns in Lyon County, ... VIEW POST

Celebrating Native American Heritage Month by exploring pictographs with Nevada Expeditions. Don’t forget my presentation at the Nevada State Museum on Thursday at 6:30 pm. If you know this location, please don’t say anything. I don’t give locations or names to most petroglyphs and pictographs to protect them. ... VIEW POST

Thorne was born when Southern Pacific purchased and realigned the Carson & Colorado Railroad. While the town never grew beyond a "2 saloon town" it played a critical role in mining in Nevada and transportation to Bodie and Aurora. During World War II, Thorne supplied the United States military with bombs, rockets, torpedos, depth charges and ammunition. A large barn marks the spot; some ... VIEW POST