NEVADA GHOST TOWNS & BEYOND

Preble is a blip on the map of Nevada history. A railroad stop, the settlement never grew beyond a small station. However, the Pinson Ranch at Preble was an active place, with people coming and going and even a posse hunt ending in the tragic death of one of Nevada's most famous sheriffs. With the railroad's constant rumbling, Preble had more than its fair share of drama, including a ... VIEW POST

You guys won't believe this! Or if you followed Honey Badger's saga, you might. She needs a new engine! No, this isn't an old article popping up. Yes, she needs a replacement for the replacement engine she got last year, which only has 16,000 miles. This summer, I had issues with power going up hills on Highway 50 and I-80. I thought it was because of the warm weather. I noticed several ... VIEW POST

Ghost towns are not Disneyland. You don't get on the Indiana Jones ride; strap in and enjoy the scenery from the safety of your "Jeep." As an aside, would you believe that is my favorite ride? There are a few ghost towns managed and maintained, such as Berlin and Churchill State Parks, Rhyolite (managed by BLM), Nelson and Gold Point, both of which are private. Ghost Towns in the wild ... VIEW POST

My monthly history meeting was in Glenbrook at a member's home, Lake Shore House. It's too bad she has such a horrible view from her front yard.🤣 Born of the Comstock Glenbrook played a critical role in the Comstock Lode, providing lumber for mines and mills. Logs around Lake Tahoe were barged or floated to its four sawmills, producing twenty-five million feet of sawed wood ... VIEW POST

An abandoned ashram in the Sierra rises high above Lone Pine and the Owens Valley. Popular with hikers, it has been forgotten by historical sites. Frank Merrell-Wolff and his wife, Sherifa "Sara" Merrell, dreamed of an ashram high in the Sierra. The couple and their followers worked on the church for almost thirty years, never completing their dream. Today, you can visit the abandoned ashram, ... VIEW POST