Nevada Ghost Towns & Beyond

Desert Well Station was used as a stage stop on the Overland Mail Company in the early 1860s and as relay station for the Pony Express towards the end of the famous mail delivery service in 1861. Desert Well was west of Nevada and east of Dayton Stations. Desert Well was expanded and eventually grew to consist of two wells, an inn and corrals. One well was used by camels imported to ... VIEW POST

In the brief sixteen-month history of the Pony Express routes and stations changed frequently. Barns burned, wells dried up, shorter and safer routes were developed. In central Nevada between Middlegate and Miller's Stations the route changed in 1861. The southern route utilizing Fort Churchill was abandoned following skirmishes with Native Americans. A northern route was developed and named ... VIEW POST

Great start to the weekend! First time at my favorite Mexican restaurant in over a year. Actually, the first time eating inside restaurant in a year, a very strange feeling. Bacon wrapped shrimp and a top shelf margarita with Grand Marnier. I’m heading back out to the Stillwater’s this weekend with my friend Shonna and Austin from one of my favorite ghost town sites, Nevada Expeditions. We ... VIEW POST

What ghost towns and back roads are must sees in the Mesquite/St. George area? Also Highway 6 and 93 between Tonopah and the border. We are going on a family ghost town trip and I have never been to the area. Mountain Meadow Massacre Memorial and Lost City Museum are on my list. We will probably take 2 vehicles as it would be tight with all of us in Honey Badger. When I told my son he said "So ... VIEW POST