Nevada Ghost Towns & Beyond

The most visited grave in Goldfield is that of the  Unknown Man Died Eating Library Paste. But, the famous cemetery is filled with stories of life in the Wild West. While most stories revolve around who is buried at the historic cemetery, a few are about those who dug the graves, including Goldfield's Grave Digger's grave. John F. Meagher John F. Meagher was born in Iowa on January 18, ... VIEW POST

Reno is a beautiful place to live, and travelers worldwide come to enjoy the outdoors, casinos and food. Beyond the surface, there is history to explore. Sites range from emigrant trails to Truckee Meadows's early settlements, CCC campground, aviation history, and quirky Reno. Learn about the historical sites around Reno and the Truckee Meadows, including ghost towns, emigrant trails, and the ... VIEW POST

The Nevada, California & Oregon Railway is infamous in Nevada history. At one time, railroads crisscrossed Nevada. Over seventy rail lines ranged from small localized to transcontinental railroads. They connected remote Nevada locations with the state and the outside world. The most famous may have been Virginia & Truckee, "The Queen of the Short Lines," but few compare to the infamous ... VIEW POST

I visited my first Nevada ghost towns of the year, West Point and Ward. West Point West Point was established by Mormon settlers in 1867. Twenty families lived in the town but faced multiple issues, including hostile Native Americans, disease and flooding. The LDS church allowed the town residents to abandon West Point in 1870. All that remains today is the cemetery. Ward In ... VIEW POST

It is that time of year again; my thoughts turn to my travels over 2023 and the best ghost towns of the year. Some trips seem like yesterday, and some seem like years ago. 2023 might be the final year I put ghost towns on a yearly spreadsheet. I have combined the sites I visited to a master list. It will be an extensive process. I am marking where I visited, is there a travel update, have I ... VIEW POST