Nevada Ghost Towns & Beyond

"Here I Am" by the Scorpions was our theme music for the weekend. Who thought a song would combine the winds we hit and the invasion of scorpions? We camped on the Humboldt River. On September 25, 1846, the Donner Party camped near our campsite. They were following the Hastings Cutoff of the California emigrant route. Hastings never traveled his cutoff, which added miles to the trip, ... VIEW POST

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