It will take me a week to catch up, but I had my first big trip of the season. We visited thirty ghost towns, mines, stage stops, and Pony Express Stations in three days! The trip was fantastic. We found every site, and each had terrific history and ruins. I got home at 8 pm via a stop at Qdoba for the family. I swear they watch my tracks and call me when I'm 45 minutes away, asking me to ... VIEW POST
Recent Ghost Towns & Travel Updates
Second Mother’s Day
Walley's Hot Springs Wednesday, my mom gave me my Mother's Day gift, a day at Genoa's historic hot springs and lunch. Emigrants described the hot springs in their diaries. The resort was developed in 1862 by David and Harriet Wally and included 11 hot tubs, a ballroom, and gardens. The historic hot tub regulates the pool but isn't used as it is 130 degrees. As it was Wednesday, ... VIEW POST
Douglas County Historical Society: Heritage Lecture Series
This evolved quickly, so that I couldn't give a heads up. I will be presenting at the monthly heritage lecture series for the Douglas County Historical Society. Thursday, May 12. Doors open at 6:00 p.m. and lectures at 6:30 p.m. The museum is in front of Carson Valley Middle School. 5-10-2021 ... VIEW POST
Lakeview
For twenty-two years, I have driven over the hill between Washoe and Eagle Valleys and admired the off-white and green-trimmed house. I probably drove past a thousand times without realizing Lakeview was a small ghost town that played a significant role in Virginia City and the Virginia & Truckee Railroad. A town with a view By 1863, James M. Thompson established a small station at the ... VIEW POST
Tie one on
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
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