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Winnemucca Valley Road Trip, Sutro Tunnel Update, & More
Winnemucca Valley Road Trip
A Sutro Tunnel Update
Jeff Nicholson Art Show in Elko
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Winnemucca Valley Road Trip
This road trip was inspired by the book Twenty Miles from a Match by Sarah Olds. It tells the story...
Las Vegas Correspondence – February 2020
I know it's February, but I’m not finished with car talk yet!
My December, 2019 correspondence article gave a rundown of a few car showrooms, museums and gatherings. I just wanted to add a couple...
Elko Correspondence – December 2019
Christmas is almost here, and Elko has plenty of great Christmas events to see. Here are a few of the best in the area to take in:
Pioneer Christmas
Bring the whole family out on December...
Las Vegas Correspondence – December 2019
Diamond Jack continues to be amazed at what goes on in this city. The Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority (LVCVA) have begun tunneling on the underground people mover, the first commercial endeavor for...
Lincoln County Correspondence – December 2019
The Historic Mountain View Hotel in Pioche
Once as elegant a hotel as graced anyplace in the Western states between San Francisco and Denver, the Mountain View Hotel in Pioche has fallen into such a...
Las Vegas Correspondence – November 2019
The holidays are right around the corner: do you have any money left to spend?
I don’t know about you, but I could use some free or less costly things to do before the shopping...
Las Vegas Correspondence – September 2019
Blues, bodies or backyards: which one appeals to you?
It’s the beginning of autumn and cooler weather. Although Las Vegas never cools down, between the weather and the excitement highs, the festivals and concerts start...
Sparks Correspondence – September 2019
Victorian Square still proves to be a great gathering place for locals and visitors alike, with plenty of all-ages events and festivals surround good food, brews, and fun. If you’re not on the playa...
Elko Correspondence – August 2019
Elko is full of fun activities during August and here are a handful worth checking out:
Movies in the Park
The Northeastern Nevada Museum is showing two classic movies this August behind the museum. Here Comes...
Las Vegas Correspondence – August 2019
Diamond Jack is rejoicing as Frites Las Vegas, the first-ever French fry concept on The Strip, has brought back the richness of beef tallow for ultimate fry perfection. A great deal of research went...
Las Vegas Correspondence – July 2019
Summer is here and the farmers markets are open for business!
Although Las Vegas has farmers markets in various areas of the city and county all year round, summertime is always best for those fruit...
Pahrump Correspondence – July 2019
Five Ways to Experience the Mojave Desert in Pahrump
The great Mojave Desert surrounds the town of Pahrump Valley, and it is a shame to visit the valley without experiencing the desert up close. With...
Sparks Correspondence – July 2019
Star Spangled Sparks
Star Spangled Sparks is coming out in full force to kick off Independence Day, and there will be a lot going on in Victorian Square -- everything from food trucks, arts and...
Las Vegas Correspondence – June 2019
The Mob Museum
Las Vegas receives its share of national attention, and the latest comes from USA Today, which named The Mob Museum – The National Museum of Organized Crime and Law Enforcement -- the...
Pahrump Correspondence – June 2019
Beach Front Property and the Last Chance Range
Now you can buy beachfront property in Pahrump. No, the state of California didn’t fall into the ocean, despite some people not caring if it did. About...
Elko Correspondence – May 2019
Celebrate Cinco De Mayo
Club Mexicano de Noreste de Nevada invites everyone to come celebrate the 19th annual Cinco de Mayo event on Saturday May 4, 2019. The festivities begin with the annual parade in...
Las Vegas Correspondence – May 2019
Eat or drink? Eating or drinking? Drinking and eating? Eating and drinking!
Las Vegas is going over the top in May with food and drink festivals: the Springs Preserve Brews & Blues Festival, Vegas Uncork’d,...
Lincoln County Correspondence – May 2019
Lincoln County Spring and Summer
Here in Lincoln County we probably will not have to wait long to see some of in state tourists. Out-of-state tourists are welcome just as much.
The Lincoln Community Action Team...
Carson City Correspondence – April 2019
‘The Mustang’ movie filmed in Carson City hits theaters
I opened the March issue of Rolling Stone magazine to find a 4-1/2-star review of ‘The Mustang,’ the movie shot at Nevada State Prison in 2017...
Las Vegas Correspondence – April 2019
To motor or not to motor? That is the question!
Have you ever been to a polo match? They can be awesome if it is your first attendance. I experienced my first when I lived...
Pahrump Correspondence – April 2019
Pahrump: Gateway to Adventure
Few towns live up to their nicknames in America. A few examples: Los Angeles, “City of the Angels.” See any angels lately in LA? New Orleans, “The Big Easy.” When was...
Carson City Correspondence – March 2019
I think we should start a new tradition of giving each other gifts on Nevada Day — something made in the state, or at least Nevada-related.
I realize we have several months before Nevada Day...
Las Vegas Correspondence – March 2019
March is the month to combine your activities to get the most out of Las Vegas!
While the 10th Anniversary of the HSBC Sevens World Series of Rugby tournament is going on at Sam Boyd...
Carson City Correspondence – February 2019
In most of Northern Nevada, the four seasons — Wind, Smoke, Avalanche, and Flood — come and go with the unpredictability of the weather. In Carson City, though, we can depend on the regularity...
Elko Correspondence – February 2019
Winter Greetings from Elko. There is plenty to see and do in Elko if you are getting cabin fever.
Here are a few events to consider.
Skiing at the SnoBowl
The season at our local ski hill...
Pahrump Correspondence – February 2019
Pahrump has its share of Spirits
If you are looking for places to go ghost hunting, then Nevada is the place to go. One can start in Southern Nevada in Las Vegas, visiting the haunted...
Las Vegas Correspondence – January 2019
Bodies are swarming Las Vegas in January!
After the holidays are over you would think Las Vegas would slow down for a month … not happening! January ramps up with bodies everywhere in town at...
Lincoln County Correspondence – January 2019
Rainbow’s End
In Henry Mancini’s Oscar-winning song "Moon River" from the 1961 movie “Breakfast at Tiffany’s,” is the phrase “rainbow’s end, waitin’ round the bend ….”
A rainbow’s end can be thought of as being in...
Carson Valley Correspondence – December 2018
E Clampus Vitus -- Preserving Carson Valley’s History One Plaque at a Time
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Who are they?
What does the term “E Clampus Vitus” mean? Well actually no member of this non-profit charitable and historical fraternal organization...
Pahrump Correspondence – November 2018
Geology Saved Spring Mountains From Mining
Some of the more well known mines in Pahrump, like the Johnnie, the Labbie and the Congress, are pretty much close together. In fact, most of the largest mines...
Las Vegas Correspondence – October 2015
Hairy or Scary? It's October in Vegas!
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Rock 'n' Roll Fantasy Camp
The Rock ‘n’ Roll Fantasy Camp will be held October 4th through the 7th at the House of Blues in Mandalay Bay. If you...
Pahrump Correspondence – October 2018
Pahrump -- from gold mining days to the modern era
Gold was the biggest mover of people out West. People came by the millions looking to start a new life. Pahrump, Nevada was one of...
Las Vegas Correspondence – September 2018
It’s not often one gets to eat the food of Brittany, France, but you can do that at The Real Crepe, where owners Jean-Jacques and Catherine are making some very good crepes.
This European bistro...
Pahrump Correspondence – September 2018
Rockhounding in the Johnnie Mining District
The Johnnie Mining District may be historic in nature and worthwhile to poke around a bit if you are into history, but there is another reason to go there....
Elko Correspondence – August 2018
Summer Greetings from Elko! There is plenty going in the area, and here are a few activities to check out.
Jarbidge Days
Head to Jarbidge for good old fashioned fun in August. The Annual Jarbidge...
Las Vegas Correspondence – August 2018
Freeze those thoughts about it being too hot in August in Vegas!
Hit some of the coolest places that you probably have not tried, like …
Minus 5° Ice Experience at Mandalay Bay and at the...
Pahrump Correspondence – August 2018
Pahrump still has a lot of gold to be found
Historically speaking, when people talk about gold being discovered in Nevada, they mention towns like Goldfield, Beatty, Virginia City, Tonopah, and Eureka, to name a...
Sparks Correspondence – July 2018
Summer is in full force in Sparks with a lot going on during the day and night, especially in Victorian Square.
The Nugget Casino Resort is hosting its annual Star Spangled Sparks event on the...
Nevada Arts & Artists – July
by Dana Nollsch
There is an elephant in the northern Nevada room, and its name is Artown.
July is truly a special month in Reno, about 500 Artown events over 31 days, so let's dive right...
Sparks Correspondence – June 2018
I had the pleasure of meeting fellow NevadaGram contributors David Toll and Dana Nollsch in Sparks a couple of weeks ago to celebrate the restoration of Last Chance Joe! Thanks to Crown Painting, Joe’s...
