NEVADA GHOST TOWNS & BEYOND

Thanksgiving is more than the festivities; it gives us time to ponder what lessons we learned and how we can spread happiness, to look back at all the great memories and good people who came into our lives. I appreciate you so much. Happy Thanksgiving Day to you and your loved ones. Sincerely, Tami ... VIEW POST

Information and photos on ghost towns and historic sites in Lyon County, Nevada. Links to articles with stunning photos and in-depth information. Under Construction: A better layout is coming soon I now have over 800 ghost towns and historic sites in Nevada and California! I am reorganizing by state and county for easy use. How to safely visit ghost towns in Lyon County, ... VIEW POST

Celebrating Native American Heritage Month by exploring pictographs with Nevada Expeditions. Don’t forget my presentation at the Nevada State Museum on Thursday at 6:30 pm. If you know this location, please don’t say anything. I don’t give locations or names to most petroglyphs and pictographs to protect them. ... VIEW POST

Thorne was born when Southern Pacific purchased and realigned the Carson & Colorado Railroad. While the town never grew beyond a "2 saloon town" it played a critical role in mining in Nevada and transportation to Bodie and Aurora. During World War II, Thorne supplied the United States military with bombs, rockets, torpedos, depth charges and ammunition. A large barn marks the spot; some ... VIEW POST

Come see me! I'm worried this was scheduled so late, and it is the week before Thanksgiving that no one will be there. It is a huge honor to present at the Nevada State Museum! Carson City, November 21 at 6:30 pm. You can register at the Nevada State Museum. If you can't make it, we are looking at dates for next year. I am talking about the little-known settlements of Carson Valley, ... VIEW POST