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
Recent Ghost Towns & Travel Updates
Oktoberfest 2022
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
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
Angels in the Sky
I got a little distracted from ghosttowning when I got home from my trip! We had an impromptu air show party at our house, and the Blue Angels were back and forth over our ranch. ... VIEW POST
Dun Glen & the not-so-final, final resting place
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
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