NEVADA GHOST TOWNS & BEYOND

Nightingale was a short-lived mill that became a Nevada ghost town after only ten years. Ruins of the abandoned mill tower over the hillside. Nightingale Mine was the first stop on a winter day I spent with a group of explorers in the Nightingale Range. Dave, our trail master for the day, led us from Nixon to Nightingale Mine, Alpine Mine, Lake Winnemucca, ending at M.G.L. Mine. The day ... VIEW POST

While Fish Lake Valley is known for ranching, in the past the valley had a variety of mining activities. The Dunnigans, an innovative and dedicated couple, worked the Red Rock mercury mine. While Walter created inventions such as the "jig," Roberta homesteaded keeping a large garden and making friends with wildlife. Red Rock is a great day trip if you are in central Nevada. Fish Lake ... VIEW POST

Valley of Fire is the OG of Nevada State Parks. Nevada's first state park opened in 1934, named for the brilliant red colors at sunset. Although known for its beautiful rock formations and big horned sheep, the park has a wealth of history for visitors to explore, including CCC Cabins, petroglyphs, and the grave of a Civil War Veteran. Ghost Towning On a family vacation in St. George, ... VIEW POST