Wild horse rescue mission after “Colt” decided Honey Badger and I were momma. (video below) Colt's band and real momma were running in the distance and ditched him. He saw our “herd” of Jeeps from a ridge over and ran to us. For some reason, he imprinted on me and my Jeep. He wouldn’t leave me and would lean and rub against the Jeep. I tried moving away and chasing him off so his family ... VIEW POST
Recent Ghost Towns & Travel Updates
Hearst Castle & the Comstock
Hearst Castle is an iconic California landmark. Many know the story of William Randolph Hearst and his magnificent home, architecture and art. But, many do not realize the connection to Nevada and Comstock Lode. Without the Big Bonanza, the castle may have never existed. (This is not a full history on Hearst Castle, but a brief relationship with Hearst and Nevada. Hearst Ranch and California ... VIEW POST
Nevada Insane Asylum & the desecrated cemetery
The Nevada Insane Asylum opened in 1881 to care for Nevadans who were unable to care for themselves. Funding and staffing issues plagued the hospital, causing patients to be lost in the system. For almost 70 years, patients who died were buried on hospital grounds. With the abolishment of hospital cemeteries, the graveyard was forgotten. Multiple construction projects desecrated the graves; ... VIEW POST
Central Coast Vacation, 2023
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
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
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