Nevada Ghost Towns & Beyond

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

It is time for my Mom’s first Ghost Town Road-Trip! It is strange to be leaving without Honey Badger. But, while my mom town SUV isn't as capable off the road, it will be a lot more comfortable. "The car" got a good bath today. Only HB received a name and gender, which Hubby and I disagree on, but that is another story… in which I'm right, of course. I sadly washed off Edel's nose ... VIEW POST

Unfortunately, this weekend my travel companions had to cancel their trip to Death Valley, leaving me to debate what to do. First, I thought of seeing what Nevada Expeditions was doing and spending a few days ghost-towning based in Fallon. Then I looked at the weather report in Death Valley, sunny and 70... decision made. It will be much warmer than the last trip! Sometimes things ... VIEW POST