I love the desert but am drawn to the ocean several times yearly. Winter is usually Hawaii or Florida, and summer is a vacation on the central California coast. I grew up visiting the beaches and towns outside of Paso Robles. For the last twenty years, we have stayed in Cambria. I love visiting new places, but sometimes it is nice to see the familiar. We visit the same beaches, the ... VIEW POST
Recent Ghost Towns & Travel Updates
Escaping the heat
I was fortunate to escape the heat this week. Tuesday, I took out my friend Mike for his birthday. We hiked to Snowshoe Thompson's cave and followed the Carson River Route of the emigrant trail. The trip allowed me to survey any damage from the heavy winter. Wednesday, I met my friend Bo from Tybo, who was working at Caples Lake. After three years, I finally found the Caple's son's grave. ... VIEW POST
Caples Lake & Child’s Grave
Caples Lake is a beautiful alpine lake in the Sierra over Highway 88. It is known for its historic resort, beautiful lake and fishing. Caples Lake has its roots in the gold rush. Dr. Caples spent summers at the lake and owned a trading post. Sadly, his son Harry L. Caples died there, and they buried him in a grave at the lake. Carson River Route After the horrors the Donner-Reed party ... VIEW POST
Camping with Stan Paher, take 2
I was fortunate to be invited on my second camping trip with my hero, Stan Paher. He is the godfather of Nevada ghost towns and author of Nevada Ghost Towns & Mining Camps; the book ghost towners call "the bible of ghost towns." Last year we camped outside of Hamilton; this year, he chose the Austin area. The Tree Tents I loved my camp in 2022, but the tent was super small. I couldn't ... VIEW POST
Jack’s Valley, Nevada
Jack's Valley, Nevada isn't as well known as nearby Genoa, but pioneers settled the small valley to the north soon after, making it one of Nevada's oldest non-Native American settlements. Jack's Valley doesn't have flashy historic buildings like its big sister to the south. Still, the valley contains historical ranches, one of Nevada's oldest cemeteries, and stories of tragic death and ... VIEW POST
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