Six Mile Canyon is the site of some of the first mining efforts and settlements in Northwestern Nevada. It lies 2 miles east from Virginia city. The distinctive rock outcropping above Butters Mill can be seen from Virginia City. Mining began in Six Mile Canyon in 1859. Miner's flocked to the area and soon there were several mills and the town of Mount Pleasant, later renamed Ophir. Those ... VIEW POST
Recent Ghost Towns & Travel Updates
The Power Couple
This is my favorite Bald Eagle couple. My friend and awesome wildlife photographer, Dwayne Hicks, introduced me to this pair of local residents. He refers to them "The Power Couple". I haven't seen them much lately. I think they have been hanging out at their nest with the chicks. ... VIEW POST
Wagon Wheel
This is the oldest wagon on our ranch. It is one of the few with wood wheels. It sat in our "Bone Yard" since retiring from service. Thankfully Firefighters saved it when a fire broke out in that area. We are in the process of stabilizing and relocating it to our house. ... VIEW POST
Rockland, Nevada
In 1869, Mr. Keane of Pine Grove discovered gold in a rocky mountainous area several miles miles to the southeast of Pine Grove. In 1870 the Rockland Mill was constructed and Rockland had a population of 100-150. Rockland had multiple stores, a hotel, post office, an express office and of course the obligatory multiple saloons. "The fire was kindled by the hand of a malicious and ... VIEW POST
Gouge Eye, Nevada
Travel Update: Full Post to Follow Fifteen years after my first visit to Gouge Eye there is still almost no information on the former town. Gouge Eye is not listed in any of my reference books. I found only 2 mentions of Gouge Eye online. A Humboldt County site said Gouge Eye existed in the county at some point in time. And a Humboldt County genealogy site mentions Gouge Eye as a location ... VIEW POST