NEVADA GHOST TOWNS & BEYOND

I first visited the grave of Henry and John Jones on December 20, 2020, one day shy of 149 years after the boy's death. So the timing was fitting to tell their story, but I couldn't bring myself to write about it Christmas week. Often, people talk fondly about the "good old days." However, it's worth remembering that the "good old days" weren't always so. John James Jones Born March 21, ... VIEW POST

During the Silver Rush roads were very difficult and time consuming to construct, especially in mountainous areas around the Comstock Lode. Nevada Territory did not have the resources available to build and maintain the infrastructure. Between 1861 and 1864, Nevada awarded toll road franchises to individuals or groups who bid to construct roads. In return for their investment and continued ... VIEW POST

I can't begin to count the times growing up our family drove past Dayton on the way to visit family in the Gold Country. Each time I noticed the mysterious cave and structures covering the hill and I begged my parents to explore but were in a rush and never stopped. When I moved to the area I again drove past the cave for years, never seeming to have time to visit. Then one day on a family ... VIEW POST

The Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) was a voluntary work relief program from 1933 to 1942 to address unemployment during the Great Depression. Unemployed and unmarried men ages 18–28 could participate. The program focused on manual labor jobs relating to conservation and development of state and federal lands. Men were paid $30 a month along with food, shelter and clothing. They were required ... VIEW POST

When I want to quickly get into the Sierras and away from people, Alpine County is my go to. It is a hidden gem of mountains, trees rivers and wildlife including bald eagles. Alpine County Residents Alpine County is the least populated county in California, slightly over 1,000 resident in 743 square miles, equating to 1.6 people per square mile. There are no incorporated ... VIEW POST