Thursday was a pretty day for a drive around Carson Valley and Hope Valley. Fall colors in the eastern Sierras are on display. Good thing I went when I did, a storm blew in and all the leaves are probably in Yerington. After losing fellow soldiers at Tragedy Springs, a Mormon battalion arrived in 1848 and named the valley "Hope Valley as we began to have hope". The hi-light of my ... VIEW POST
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Ormsby County Poor Farm: Nevada
Ormsby County Poor Farm began serving the community in the 1860s. Before developing federal government programs, including social security and Medicaid, counties had often had poor farms. Locally operated farms helped those who were homeless or could otherwise not care for themselves. J.J. Abraham was the first superintendent of the Ormsby County Poor Farm. Farms were often located in rural ... VIEW POST
The Weekend that almost wasn’t
The weekend turned out amazing, but for a while it seemed like it wouldn't work out. I had plans to go out Saturday with Jared of Great Basin Exploring and fly our identical drones. Life last week seemed to keep getting in the way for both of us. We had a few destinations in mind but we were both trying to be nice and let the other person decide, which means no firm plans were made. We finally ... VIEW POST
Geeking Out!
Hubby said it's official, I'm a geek. My belated birthday present came yesterday, Mavic 2 drone. I have never been a techie, gamer or remote controller and was worried I would crash the first time. I was surprised how easy it was to figure out the basics. Many ghost towns are difficult to photograph from the ground, you can't get the scope and vantage point. Terrain and foliage has changed ... VIEW POST
Pioneer Cemetery: Carson City, Nevada
Pioneer Cemetery is the original graveyard in Carson City. Many graves were moved, but a lone few remain. The most notable is Major Ormsby, for whom the county was named. A few graves remain, including the first Nevada law enforcement officer to loose his life in the line of duty. Ghost Towning I never know where the inspiration for my next trip will strike. My family and friends shake ... VIEW POST
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