Hubby and I headed to the Pine Nuts to check our property. The ranch acquired it in the 1950s as a wood lot. We found evidence of prospecting and a miner's cabin in the canyon. We used it for recreation and camping. Sadly, several fires destroyed every tree, leaving only a charred mess overtaken by foxtails. The roads degraded severely this year. A few times, Hubby asked if we could make it ... VIEW POST
Recent Ghost Towns & Travel Updates
Marked safe from Burning Man
Marked safe from Burning Man, playa mud and dysentery. I didn't want a big party for my 50th birthday, but several smaller events, including a Labor Day camping trip. Nevada Expeditions and I hit rain, cloudbursts, hail, lightning and even snow on the peaks. The storm made for beautiful pictures. It was chilly and challenging camping in the cold rain, but it was a great and memorable ... VIEW POST
This is 50!
Tuesday I had a great birthday lunch with my mom in Reno and yesterday with my good friend Mike. Thank you both for kicking off my birthday festivities. The kids made me a cake, German Chocolate, my favorite. My son has a special birthday dinner planned for next weekend. I left early on Saturday for my birthday trip, three days camping and exploring somewhere in Nevada with Nevada ... VIEW POST
The best little 10-stamp mill in Nevada
Nevada still has treasures hidden in her desert. I surveyed the 10-stamp mill along with the Tonopah Mining Park board members. On the trip, we couldn't resist visiting the ghost towns of Simon and the historical sites near the stamp mill. Ghost Towning A week after my last camping trip with Stan Paher, the godfather of Nevada ghost towns, he called to see if I was up for another camping ... VIEW POST
History Therapy
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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