NEVADA GHOST TOWNS & BEYOND

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

Occasionally I come across an unexpected site. Last fall after dropping my daughter off at horse camp I decided to head to Washoe Valley and kill some time exploring the Franktown area. While trying to find my way around closed roads my GPS insisted were open, I stumbled across a park with several older structures. Fortunately saving me research time, a plaque identified the site as the ... VIEW POST