Travel Update: Full Post to Follow The weekend didn’t work out exactly as planned. But, it turned out even better; instead of one fantastic day, I had two! Saturday, we explored the Carson River Mills, the third trip this year. We always find something new, this time the trestles of the V&T Railroad. But, the best part was I got to play chauffeur to Stan Paher, Godfather of Nevada ghost ... VIEW POST
Recent Ghost Towns & Travel Updates
Short Sixteen Hour Day: Aurora, Nevada
Travel Update: Full Post to Follow I hope everyone was able to escape the smoke for a while. I was out 16 hours Friday with my Aurora area expert Richard. Another great but long day. I saw and learned so much and will have several upcoming posts. Lucky Boy, Fletcher, Del Monte Canyon, Antelope Mill, Sunrise Station (back road to Bodie) Aurora including both cemeteries and surrounding areas. ... VIEW POST
Only a Few More Miles
Travel Update: Full Post to Follow Weather was on my side and and we got out Sunday. What was going to be a short trip turned into a long day. It's a common Nevada phenomenon, the next interesting place is only a few more miles. Before you know it, you covered half the state. Our destination was Nine Mile House, an 1860s stage stop on the Carson to Aurora road. Fletcher stage stop was so ... VIEW POST
Ghost Hunting
Travel Update: Full Post to Follow Saturday, my 13 year old and I worked on haunted Carson Valley. Most tales of haunting at the Genoa cemetery involve children so we explored the grounds looking at headstones. My daughters summary of the day was "We went looking for old dead kids". She always loves a hunt and has a unique sense of humor, but she refused to go into the haunted jail cell for a ... VIEW POST
Pre Christmas Trip
Travel Update: Full Post to Follow What a beautiful weekend in Northern Nevada! I spent the day with friends Stephen and Shonna exploring the area around Virginia City. We hit a little bit of everything: wagon toll roads, mud, snow, wildlife, history and lots of sunshine. We started the morning driving the original Geiger Grade. Mining equipment for the Comstock Lode was transported up ... VIEW POST
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