NEVADA GHOST TOWNS & BEYOND

On the second day, we explored the borax plants in Death Valley, the Rhodes Spring cabin and the grave of the famous "Shorty" Harris. Armagosa Borax Works During the heat of the summer at Harmony where temps could reach, workers and operations moved to Armagosa on the east side of Death Valley. Twenty mule teams transported borax to the railroad. It operated for 4 years, closing in ... VIEW POST

Piano tuner George Wedekind spent his weekends prospecting the hills outside of Sparks. In 1896, he discovered "yellow rock" near James Sullivan Ranch. He did not want to invest money, so he sent the sample to Cortez, where they would assay it for free. The assay reported the silver valued at $600 to $1200 per ton. By 1901, prospectors sunk 50 shafts around his claim. A small camp named ... VIEW POST

Day 1 of the last trip of 2024. I explored around Mesquite and Las Vegas including the Huntsman Cabin, petroglyphs, Kaolin, Silica, Kiel Ranch and Binion Ranch. Huntsman Cabin David and Emeline Huntsman moved from Utah to Nevada in 1878. They homesteaded their ranch in 1891. In 1905, Huntsman became a popular stop on the railway known for fine food and medical care. During several floods, ... VIEW POST

Wishing you and your family a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. May you be blessed with good health, prosperity, and happiness in the coming year. Sincerely, Tami Della says Merry Christmas and eat beef! ... VIEW POST

It was such a relief to see my site working again. I know how much work I put into my site over the last 4.5 years, but I didn't realize how lost I would be without it. It was like a piece of me was missing; I felt like I was wandering aimlessly through my days. I have a new article to share and a few that need some tweaks. With Christmas and family health issues, it will take me a few weeks to ... VIEW POST