NEVADA GHOST TOWNS & BEYOND

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A Weekend of Training

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This weekend was all about training: firearms and vehicle recovery. Firearms Training Saturday was firearms training. I went through around 300 rounds, mainly CZ 75. This put me at 800 rounds in two weeks. Three more weeks until I head to Thunder Ranch. I learned to use the magazine reloader and clean the guns. I love my new eye and ear protection from Scheels. Thy ... VIEW POST

Monday Mayhem

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Tami's Travels: Full post to follow I had an amazing trip Monday, right before the storm came in. This site has been on my list for years since I first saw the picture, but the "sketchy" road kept me away. It was good I didn't know our destination before the trip; I wouldn't have slept well. This trip was the first heavy off-road since Honey Badger got her lift and tires. She did ... VIEW POST

A Dichotomous Weekend

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I'm impressed I remember that word! Dichotomous: a contrast between two things. I had to look it up to verify I remembered correctly;) I spent this weekend on two very different, dichotomous activities: firearms training and touring this historic Nevada state prison. Throw in fantastic food, and it was an interesting weekend mix. Most of the weekend was dedicated to The Kid's birthday. ... VIEW POST

Christmas Came Thursday

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Nevada Magazine chose two of my photos as the runner-up in The Great Nevada Picture Hunt: ghost town and, shockingly, wildlife. I am honored to be in the company of many outstanding photographers, including my friend Jackie Gorton. I also have my second feature article: Portal Through Time, about the Sutro Tunnel. Let Nevada Magazine know if you like my articles and want to see more. ... VIEW POST

Pleasant Grove House: Losing History

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Like the California gold rush, Pleasant Grove House started with a bang, yet its glory faded over time. It began as a waystation for travelers headed to the gold fields of California and later served as a remount station for the famed Pony Express. Now, the 172-year-old historic station is ignored, a silent witness to progress and the passage of time. Abandoned and dilapidated, with new housing ... VIEW POST