I am so glad to be back home! It is the first time I have unpacked my suitcases and put them away in months. Thank you for your support and messages over the last few months—Shriner's intensive physical therapy went exceptionally well. Instead of taking a week to start walking a short distance inside, we walked all over and worked on stairs on day one. Things went so well that we were ... VIEW POST
Recent Ghost Towns & Travel Updates
Glaring Weekend
I'll be honest; this was one of the more stressful weekends I have had, but there were some bright spots. I went to Sacramento Wednesday and came home Thursday. Repacked, turned around, and went back to Sunday for the week. It's weird working in a hotel room, but this is nicer than any apartment I had in college: separate bedroom, living room, office space, and full kitchen. In addition, the ... VIEW POST
TOP 10 GHOST TOWNS OF NEVADA: NORTHWEST
The number one question I receive is: “What is the best ghost town in Nevada?” I can't pick only one; each ghost town is unique in ruins, history, and visitor experience. Nevada is a vast state, larger than many countries. Over 600 ghost towns cover the state, not including smaller mining camps or other historical sites. Below are my favorite ghost towns in northwest Nevada. These are what ... VIEW POST
Lost City Ghost Town
In 300 A.D., natives settled the Moapa Valley and the confluence of the Virgin and Muddy Rivers. Several cultures built a Puebloan city across the river from the ghost town of St. Thomas. Lake Mead's rising waters submerged what is now known as Lost City. Archeologists and the Civilian Conservation Corps excavated what they could and created the Lost City Museum to house relics. Basketmakers ... VIEW POST
St. Thomas Ghost Town
St. Thomas is one of the better-known ghost towns in Nevada. With Lake Mead's creation, rising waters submerged one of Nevada's oldest established towns under sixty feet of water. Sixty-four years later, lower lake levels have made St. Thomas accessible to visitors. Flooding of a Different Type The story of most ghost towns in Nevada follows the same plot. First, a prospector strikes a ... VIEW POST
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