Nevada Ghost Towns & Beyond

This weekend, I did the scariest thing I have done in the name of ghost towning, braved Hobby Lobby on a Saturday. Now I remember why I go to Reno mid-week. I used the original frame for my article in Nevada Magazine and wanted to get another. I don't place pins on the Nevada Ghost Town Map anymore; I switched to a large map from 1893. The ghost town map is still a great reference; I would ... VIEW POST

Another beautiful day in Death Valley. It was perfect weather, 70 and sunny. We started our day at the Visitor Center learning about the history, geology, mining and culture of Death Valley. I talked with one of the rangers about damage I found at a mine shaft. I sent them pictures and the location so they can get it repaired before someone is hurt in an unsafe mine. After two days ... VIEW POST

I think my mom had fun on her first-day ghost towning. She is still talking to me, so I call it a good sign ;) After an early breakfast of cheese sticks and instant oatmeal, we headed out. We spent the day in the Panamint Range and Valley with stops at Skidoo, Aguereberry Camp, Harrisburg, Ballarat, and Emigrant. I think I tired my mom out, she is taking a nap while I relax outside in ... VIEW POST

My mom and I had a nice day traveling to Death Valley, aside from me ending up in “Jail” in the ghost town of Bullfrog. It is probably good I didn’t drive Honey Badger. The wind was crazy, and I would have been all over the road. After all my trips last year, Tonopah felt like returning home. We only stayed long enough for a quick lunch and a few photos but I plan on being back ... VIEW POST