Nevada Ghost Towns & Beyond

It wasn't fun, but I got a lot done this weekend. At the Genoa Cemetery, I had an extra set of flowers, so I marked Bill Zirn's grave. The headstone was cut from the boulder that ended Bill's life in 1896. You can read about Zirnville & the Deadly Headstone if you missed the story. Camping gear is scorpion-free, cleaned and stored till next season. My next trip is to Inyo County, ... VIEW POST

Nevada's history is most often explored in the isolated desert. Lunch is often a snack tray or MRE on Honey Badger's hood. When I'm fortunate, it is a burger at Middlegate or Mina Burger. Don't get me wrong, I love both of those. Sometimes, exploring is a very different experience. This week, my history group, Neversweats, met at the beautiful Thunderbird Lodge at Lake Tahoe. Kim Harris, ... VIEW POST

Walley's Hot Springs has been a treat for travelers for over 160 years. During the silver rush, Comstock's elite and miners traveled via rail and wagon for the health benefits of the natural waters. The resort was first-class, offering visitors every imaginable service, including a grand ballroom. U.S. Presidents, Hollywood movie stars and even Chicago gangsters soaked, relaxed, and used Walley's ... VIEW POST

On Sunday, I traveled I-80 from Reno to Truckee to re-photograph sites for In the Shadow of the Sierra. I couldn't have asked for a better day; it was clear and sunny, and there was a nip of fall in the air. Along with Nevada Expeditions, we stopped at a few places, ending at Donner Pass. Farad Powerhouse At the turn of the century, Reno and Sparks were powered solely by four ... VIEW POST