NEVADA GHOST TOWNS & BEYOND

Do you know how the ghost town of Atolia, California, is related to German U-boats? During WWI, tungsten was in high demand to harden steel alloys. Atolia became the primary source of tungsten worldwide. Atolia grew to support tungsten mining. It was named after Atkins and DeGolia, two mining company executives. A post office opened in 1906, and Atolia grew to a population of 2,000. The ... VIEW POST

I had a great weekend as trail lead, taking the Dirty Girls to Pine Grove. If I had to pick a favorite ghost town in northern Nevada, it would be Pine Grove. It is relatively accessible (there are some washouts) and has various historical things to see, including a stamp mill, boarding house and cemetery. Some of the ladies had been on runs with me; for others, this was our first meeting. It ... VIEW POST

While Arizona is known for the Grand Canyon National Park, it is also home to numerous National Monuments relating to Native American history. Montezuma Castle The Sinagua inhabited the caves from 1100 to 1425 AD. ‘Sinagua’ is Spanish for ‘without water,’ reflecting their adaptation to the arid environment through farming and trading. Montezuma's Castle is the equivalent of a ... VIEW POST

Walnut Canyon National Monument. "Going down is optional. Returning is mandatory." The Sinagua inhabited the caves from 1100 to 1250 AD. 'Sinagua' is Spanish for 'without water,' reflecting their adaptation to the arid environment through farming and trading. What's truly fascinating is the presence of 80 cliff dwellings scattered around the canyon, each a unique testament to their ingenuity. ... VIEW POST

This year, for Girl's Trip 2024, my mom chose Sedona, Arizona. I have been to Sedona several times, so it is nice not to worry about a long list of places I want to visit. Trolley tour to Cathedral of the Cross We rode both of Sedona's trolley routes. Each tour was full of information, and it was nice not to have to park! Our tour guide is a retired music professor, so he serenaded us ... VIEW POST