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
Recent Ghost Towns & Travel Updates
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
Nevada State Prison & Cemetery
Going to prison may not sound fun... unless you are touring a historical 160-year-old facility. The Nevada State Prison was the first possession owned by the soon-to-be 36th state in the union. When the facility closed in 2012, it was one of the oldest operating facilities. The prison is full of unique history, including a quarry that built much of Carson City, a mutiny by the Lt. Governor, ... VIEW POST
Nevada State Prison Cemetery
Last October, I was in the Nevada State Prison: on tour, I swear! Nevada State Prison Cemetery I didn't know if I would ever be able to visit the cemetery, it is not on the tour and off-limits without permission. The cemetery is on a hill between the Nevada State Prison and the Warm Springs Correctional Facility. The prison was closed in 2012 and the correctional facility earlier ... VIEW POST
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