Nevada Ghost Towns & Beyond

Fales Hot Springs started as a stage station for those headed to the Bodie Boom. It grew into a resort lasting almost a century. Fales and his brother enjoyed entertaining visitors with tall tales and Chester, a ventriloquist puppet. Early visitors Hundreds of Paiutes made their home near the warm waters north of Bridgeport, near Devil's Gate. The geothermal water and steam warmed the ... VIEW POST

Bodie’s little-known history. Ranchers around Mono Lake provided Bodie and Aurora with meat, produce and dairy. One ranch used this hollowed-out tufa as cold storage for eggs, butter and milk. Yes, I drove all the way down from Bridgeport to photograph this piece of history. . It was a little hike but a beautiful day. ... VIEW POST

As Bodie faded, the hospital moved to Bridgeport, becoming the Poor Farm. Residents unable to care for themselves, such as Nevada Territorial Governor Nye's brother, lived at the farm until their death. Finances plagued the farm; the board of supervisors suggested a creative money-saving measure… purchasing whiskey by the barrel! The farms, Doc Sinclair went in search of medical care for himself, ... VIEW POST

Leavitt Meadows is known for its beautiful river, lush trees, and snow-capped mountains. It is a popular destination, especially in fall, when quaking aspens put on a magical show of yellow and red leaves. Hiram Leavitt settled the area in 1865 with a stage stop and a small hotel. Emigrants used the meadows as early as 1852 as part of the Walker River Sonora Emigrant Route. Walker ... VIEW POST

Fairview: A biggie off my bucket list! Fairview is one ghost town I thought I might never visit. Fallon Naval Airstation Top Gun cut off access from the valley, as it is a live bombing range. Access is over a mountain top with some really steep hills. It requires an ATV, a skilled driver and someone who knows where they are going. Honey Badger is too high and top-heavy for the ascent/descent. ... VIEW POST