Nevada Ghost Towns & Beyond

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

My little one used a Christmas gift to display her Elf on the Shelf reindeer. She couldn't figure out why I was laughing. I hope you had a wonderful Christmas. It was quite at our house but windy so we didn't get out. Thankfully, I have only been in a vehicle one time that struck a deer. Strangely, it was on a freeway in downtown Austin, Texas not Austin Nevada. ... VIEW POST

Merry Christmas from Gouge Eye Chronicle. I found this tree by Butters Mill (Virginia City) decorated for Christmas. I was trying to get the mountains reflecting on the ornament but couldn't get me out of the way. It turned out to be one of my favorite photos. Hubby was wondering what on earth I was doing climbing into a tree, but he has seen me do stranger things for a photo. I hope you and ... VIEW POST

I did a little early Christmas shopping, for me! What can I say, some girls collect shoes, I collect ghost town and history books. Between my new additions and a series I purchased last month, I'm starting to think I might have a little problem. Looks like reorganizing the library is on my to do list over break. If you are in Carson Valley, make sure to visit the historical museums. ... 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