Some structures are well-known and identifiable at first glance: Eifell Tower, Westminster Abby, the Space Needle. However, for Nevada ghost towners, it is the Sutro Tunnel portal facade. Even though the famous tunnel and ghost town was shuttered to visitors for decades, the portal facade remained one of the most iconic images of Comstock Lode and Nevada History. Even without the name across ... VIEW POST
Recent Ghost Towns & Travel Updates
Then & Now
This weekend, I worked on creating "Then and Now" photos. The sample shots I took are ok but not as close as I want. A wood box with glass doesn't take the same photographs as a modern camera. Thank you, Kippy for your input about lenses; I will try a "nifty fifty" with a shallow depth of field. It will take more work on my side, but the lens should better match than modern zoom or ... VIEW POST
The Sutro Project
Sutro Tunnel was shrouded in mystique for decades. Inaccessible to most, the isolation sheltered the 1860s ghost town from the passage of time. Sutro Tunnel Restoration Project is restoring this fascinating piece of Nevada history and opening for tours. Together, we will be spreading the word and documenting Sutro. For thirty years, I have explored ghost towns. I would take my family on ... VIEW POST
Ward Mining Camp, California Ghost Town
Ward Mining Camp is a hidden treasure in Mono County, California. The isolated mining camp was discovered one hundred thirty years ago. Sheltered by the trees, many drive past without knowing of the stamp mill and a trio of log cabins. Ghost Towning It never ceases to amaze me that you can explore an area multiple times and there is always more history to discover. Dunderberg Mill and ... VIEW POST
I have a new project: Sutro Tunnel!
Thank you, everyone, for your input and comments over the last week. I have been trying to catch up on responses, but my little one has been sick. Nevada's Top Ten Ghost Towns has been a big hit, and I have more lists on the drawing board. I am proud to announce I am working with The Sutro Tunnel Restoration Project to document the Sutro Tunnel and ghost town. Sutro is a one-of-a-kind ... VIEW POST
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