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Recent Ghost Towns & Travel Updates

FALL FUN

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Enjoy the possibly last good day of the fall leaves! I took my advice, and my friend Denise and I explored Tallac Historical Site and had lunch and Rum Runners at the Beacon. The colors weren't as spectacular as last year, but they will still be gorgeous. It was a perfect way to spend a fall day. This weekend I have a volunteer appreciation day at Sutro. My mom wanted to see what I was ... VIEW POST

Top 10 Ghost Towns to visit this Fall

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Fall is my favorite time of year to visit ghost towns. Temperatures are pleasant, the skis are beautiful, and the leaves are spectacular. Nothing sets off historic sites better than a pop of color, making it a photographer's dream. I collected a list of my top ten favorite ghost towns to visit as the leaves change colors. They are within a day trip from Carson City, Carson Valley, Reno, or ... VIEW POST

Oktoberfest 2022

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What a wonderful but exhausting weekend. It was worth all the work to see friends we have missed the last few years. As we decided to have it only a few weeks ago, I have been scrambling to prepare. This year we kept it smaller; we only had around 60 people. Usually, it is over 100! As there have been increased Covid cases, I changed things up, keeping everything outside. I used the ... VIEW POST

Lesser-Known Mono Ghost Towns

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Tami's Travels: Full posts to follow Last year my friend Jess and I discovered our birthdays were only two days apart. So in early August, I suggested a birthday ghost town trip. I was thinking of a day trip, but Jess suggested a four-day trip. Even better yet, I'm in! We dubbed it the "old farts ghost town trip." While I worked on accommodations, Jess planned out our route. Our birthday ... VIEW POST