Nevada Ghost Towns & Beyond

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Johntown: Nevada’s First Ghost Town

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On the way home from a Labor Day trip up Jumbo Grade, I decided to look for the ghost town of Johntown. I learned that the obscure town was Nevada's first mining camp which also became Nevada's first ghost town. Even though nothing remains, Johntown was once home to the movers and shakers of the Comstock. While the town is forgotten by many, it played a vital role in the Comstock Lode. Gold ... VIEW POST

9-11 Remembrance Ride

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On Sunday, I attended the September 11th Ride to Remember Convoy hosted by Nevada Jeep Club. The organizers did a fantastic job organizing day-long events to honor those who lost their lives. The day started with a rally at the Carson City Airport. Some of the ladies from my Ghost Towns & Treats trip attended. Unplanned, our Jeeps were red, white, and blue. The Carson City fire ... VIEW POST

Jumbo Jumble

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Tami's Travels: Full posts on each ghost town to come Following the four-day camping trip and my ladies' Ghost Towns & Treats trip, I planned to relax and stay at home on Labor Day weekend. That thought lasted a total of two days. When friends Mary and Justin put together a short run on Labor Day, I jumped at the chance to go. I asked the family if they wanted ... VIEW POST

Ghost Towns & Treats Birthday Trip

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Growing up, I remember picking out a party theme before my birthday. Then, my mom would plan a party, complete with hand-decorated cake. On the downside, my birthday usually fell on Labor Day weekend, or worse, the first day of school. Birthdays aren't as much fun as an adult. They are a question of where I want and where to go to dinner. Not that I mind picking a favorite restaurant or ... VIEW POST

Sierra District Stone Cabin

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Nevada still has her secrets, even from long-time ghost towners. Nevada Expeditions and I explored this amazing 1800s stone ruin with a spectacular fireplace in May. Undocumented on any ghost town website or book we have come across, the cabin's history remains a mystery. "Sierra District Stone Cabin" was an incredible find. Nevada Expeditions didn't learn of it on a ghost town website or ... VIEW POST