Pritchard's Station was a stop on the toll road between Eureka, Tybo, and Belmont from the 1870s to 1880s. Pritchard started as a 49er and became one of the largest freighters in the country. He built toll roads and stations in Nevada, including the beautiful stagehouse named for him. Eureka, Tybo, & Belmont Toll Road In 1874 a toll road was built for the Tybo company, T.J. Bell & ... VIEW POST
Recent Ghost Towns & Travel Updates
Let’s get Dirty
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
Twelve Hour Difference
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
Milling thoughts?
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
Washington Ghost Town, Storey County
Washington ghost town in Storey County is little-known and documented compared to the Washington ghost town in Nye County. The Washington Toll Road connected the Truckee River to Lousetown and developed the small settlement to serve travelers headed to the Comstock Lode. Sadly, the scenic town lasted only ten years but left multiple ruins to explore. Washington Toll Road One of the earlier ... VIEW POST
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