Last week was challenging with a family emergency. After five days in crisis, I was in much need of a break. What is better when you need therapy than history, friends, and the desert? Thunderbird at Tahoe My friend Byron loves history and is a guide at Thunderbird at Tahoe. He arranged a friends and family tour. The usual tour is 25 people, parking at the visitor center, taking a ... VIEW POST
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Nevada State Prison & Cemetery
Going to prison may not sound fun... unless you are touring a historical 160-year-old facility. The Nevada State Prison was the first possession owned by the soon-to-be 36th state in the union. When the facility closed in 2012, it was one of the oldest operating facilities. The prison is full of unique history, including a quarry that built much of Carson City, a mutiny by the Lt. Governor, ... VIEW POST
Nevada State Prison Cemetery
Last October, I was in the Nevada State Prison: on tour, I swear! Nevada State Prison Cemetery I didn't know if I would ever be able to visit the cemetery, it is not on the tour and off-limits without permission. The cemetery is on a hill between the Nevada State Prison and the Warm Springs Correctional Facility. The prison was closed in 2012 and the correctional facility earlier ... VIEW POST
Rescue of Wild Horse Colt
Wild horse rescue mission after “Colt” decided Honey Badger and I were momma. (video below) Colt's band and real momma were running in the distance and ditched him. He saw our “herd” of Jeeps from a ridge over and ran to us. For some reason, he imprinted on me and my Jeep. He wouldn’t leave me and would lean and rub against the Jeep. I tried moving away and chasing him off so his family ... VIEW POST
Hearst Castle & the Comstock
Hearst Castle is an iconic California landmark. Many know the story of William Randolph Hearst and his magnificent home, architecture and art. But, many do not realize the connection to Nevada and Comstock Lode. Without the Big Bonanza, the castle may have never existed. (This is not a full history on Hearst Castle, but a brief relationship with Hearst and Nevada. Hearst Ranch and California ... VIEW POST
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