NEVADA GHOST TOWNS & BEYOND

Jumbo Toll Road My weekend started early, and Friday, I headed out with friends Mary and Justin and new friends Tom and his family. Parts of the old Jumbo Toll Road were outstanding. Other sections, not so much. Probably not surprising after one hundred and sixty years of use. Water has washed out the grade, and we had lots of off-camber, or tilting, also known as scaring Tami. Justin ... VIEW POST

I hope I'm not the only one who cleans my Jeep before getting dirty. I wish I were as good at cleaning it after a trip. Tomorrow I am heading out with one of my favorite couples, Mary and Justin. We will be Jeeping up Jumbo Grade and visiting petroglyphs, and historic station stops. They have the same Jeep model, and Justin is a great off-road driver; I always like to follow in his tracks and ... VIEW POST

What a difference 12 hours can make! Saturday night, I attended a fundraiser with Sutro Tunnel, supporting the local animal shelter. Little black dress, heels, jewelry, purse, and makeup. Twelve hours later, I was leaving again, but this time in hiking clothes, boots, with a backpack. The fundraiser, Bark & Wine was fun, and I met great people and the sweetest group of sisters. It reminded me ... VIEW POST

I am asking for help from my fantastic reader's knowledge base. What type of mill is this? I have never seen one like it. I have twenty projects going on, but not knowing drives me crazy! Daney Mill only has only one reference I have found online, Nevada Expeditions, which took me to this little treasure. He found the mine dated to 1859, and milling started in 1862. The primary ... VIEW POST