NEVADA GHOST TOWNS & BEYOND

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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

Dun Glen & the not-so-final, final resting place

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The ghost town of Dun Glen was one of the largest towns in Northern Nevada. In addition to mining, the town was a regional supply center. Conflict is a way of life, and Dun Glen had its share, including thefts, fights and hostilities with Native Americans.Sadly, Dun Glen will be remembered for a conflict between modern mining and history... leaving a family's final resting place less than ... VIEW POST

Candy Dance 2022

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I had a great time at Candy Dance. I met many followers and new readers and talked about ghost towns for two days. Alan is an avid follower and was unable to attend. However, his sweet wife wanted a picture to show she had met me; it was the weekend's highlight. Stan and I hardly had time to sit down; we were non-stop selling, especially on Saturday. I was exhausted at the end of each day. ... VIEW POST