NEVADA GHOST TOWNS & BEYOND

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

I'm back from my last big trip of the year (unless something else comes up, which is always seems to do). Friday, I started in Mammoth, hitting some spots on my wish list and waiting for Nevada Expeditions to get off work and catch up. Late in the day, I headed to Inyo County for two days of exploration. Below are brief descriptions of each site. Mammoth White Picket Fence Life ... VIEW POST

I enjoyed guiding the Carson Valley Photo Club to Chemung and Masonic and running into readers. Thanks Robin for riding shotgun and keeping me entertained! Robin has been brave and on several trips, including a multi-day girl trip. After a brief history lesson, everyone explored and photographed the ghost towns. I look forward to seeing their pics. One gentleman from New York thought the ... VIEW POST

"Here I Am" by the Scorpions was our theme music for the weekend. Who thought a song would combine the winds we hit and the invasion of scorpions? We camped on the Humboldt River. On September 25, 1846, the Donner Party camped near our campsite. They were following the Hastings Cutoff of the California emigrant route. Hastings never traveled his cutoff, which added miles to the trip, ... VIEW POST

It wasn't fun, but I got a lot done this weekend. At the Genoa Cemetery, I had an extra set of flowers, so I marked Bill Zirn's grave. The headstone was cut from the boulder that ended Bill's life in 1896. You can read about Zirnville & the Deadly Headstone if you missed the story. Camping gear is scorpion-free, cleaned and stored till next season. My next trip is to Inyo County, ... VIEW POST