NEVADA GHOST TOWNS & BEYOND

For over 170 years, Benton, California, has provided weary travelers with accommodations, supplies, and relaxing hot springs. It started as a station stop and became a supply and milling center for Blind Spring Hill mines. Benton still welcomes travelers with therapeutic waters and historical charm. Benton Native Americans were the first to use the hot springs west of the White Mountains. ... VIEW POST

The Sacramento Mill in Mono County, California, was initially worked by prospectors from Mexico in the 1870s. A variety of companies worked in the mine for over a century. While production was minimal, they had enough hope to construct and aerial tram from the mine to the mill. Sacramento Mine Prospectors from Mexico worked the Sacramento Mill in the 1870s. They carried ore on their ... VIEW POST

The drive through Sweetwater is a beautiful alternative route from Carson Valley to Bridgeport. Breathtaking views line the road, but once you leave the pavement, there is a wealth of history to explore. Miners worked Silverado from the 1860s to 1950s, and the ruins of the mill greet visitors. Newspapers provide rich information about the mill, injuries and death, and even poetry. Mt. ... VIEW POST

While not far off the highway, few have visited the ghost town of Montgomery City, California. The town is one of the earliest settlements in Mono County, yet short-lived. Stone walls of structures remain. History reveals a few gems about life and death in the town at the base of the White Mountains, including hoaxes, 6-shooters at court proceedings and a donkey knapping with "murderous ... VIEW POST

Ephraim "Yank" Clement owned Yanks Station on the Carson River Route. He provided services for travelers on the emigrant trail. When trains crossed the Sierra, traffic declined. Yank purchased 8 acres on the shore of Lake Tahoe at Tallac Point. Along with his wife Lydia, they build Tallac Point House. The resort could accommodate 40 guests and had a ballroom and campsites. Self-made ... VIEW POST