Nevada Ghost Towns & Beyond

Just what the Dr. ordered: a good friend, ghost towns and a great meal and drink! Honey Badger's new engine needs to be broken in before her first big trip, so I met Nevada Expeditions in Virginia City. We visited some well-known sites, but also little-known ghost towns and cemeteries. Virginia City VC is always fun to drive around or wander the old boardwalk sidewalks. There must ... VIEW POST

For my annual birthday ghost town trip, I chose Elko County. I have visited several times, including Jarbridge and Tuscorora, but didn't get a good chance to explore. Austin of Nevada Expeditions and I met partway and headed east. We spent 4 days exploring Elko County along with a few outlying ghost towns. Tami's Travels: Full articles on each ghost town to follow Betty O'Neal Miners ... VIEW POST

Set against dramatic petroglyph-covered cliffs is the 133-year-old Kane Springs Ranch and the Huntsman Cabin. It is a popular destination for explorers who visit the abandoned rock cabin and unique petroglyphs depicting men in cowboy hats riding horses and wagons. Who were the people who once called this remote cabin home? How did Emeline Huntsman become the legendary "Lady of the ... VIEW POST

The first ghost town of 2025 was Upper Pyramid AKA Jonesville and Pyramid City. It has been on my radar for some time, but I never made it, even though it isn't far from Reno. Honey Badger is back! It's a long story involving 3 engines in a year and a half. The third time is the charm, and it is working great. Unfortunately, a check engine light came on the day after she got home. Not wanting ... VIEW POST

It has been a crazy but amazing year! I visited 302 ghost towns and historic sites between January 3rd and December 30th. Over 13,000 miles, not including local places and all the times I forgot to turn on my Garmin. Plus 2,000 rounds at Thunder Ranch and at least 1,000 at the range. I can't wait to see what 2025 brings! Where do you think Tami will visit? How many rounds will I go through? ... VIEW POST