Day Tripping for Ceramics and Pottery
There are a number of fine ceramic and pottery studios within a few hours of Reno and they are all having sales just in...
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...
150-Year-Old Locomotive Reno Returns to Virginia City
Most Famous Engine in Movie History, Star in 100+ Films
The most historic existing icon of Nevada’s past, the 150-year-old Virginia & Truckee Railroad steam...
Yank Van Duzen, Hero
by Harry Gorham
To return To the subject of ventilation — those men in Gould and Curry could not escape to a shaft a thousand...
Comstock Mining Update — March 18, 2020
On March 3 2020, with its stock at 57 cents and falling following the 5-1 reverse split on November 25 2019, CMI issued a...
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,...
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...
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...
Laughlin Correspondence – December 2019
Anaheim Ballet continues "Nutcracker" tradition at Riverside
The family tradition of “The Nutcracker Ballet” will be presented by the Anaheim Ballet Thursday-Saturday, Dec. 5-7 in...
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...
North Lake Tahoe Correspondence – December 2019
Tahoe got its first taste of snowfall late last month, augmenting the manmade snow that ski resorts have furiously been making to either get...
Pahrump Correspondence – December 2019
Pahrump off-road experience is better with a map
Traveling to new places to check out new trails can be exciting, especially if you know where...
South Lake Tahoe Correspondence – December 2019
It was a great Indian Summer that settled into Northern Nevada throughout October and November, temperatures at the lake were pleasant and sights beautiful. ...
Sparks Correspondence – December 2019
Sparks is a community that’s known to immerse itself in the holiday spirit, and this year is no different -- with festivals, shopping events...
Baker Correspondence – November 2019
Border Inn Rocks
Most of the eating establishments in Baker have closed for the winter, since the number of visitors has really gone down. However,...
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...
Laughlin Correspondence – November 2019
A Lake Mohave secret revealed -- when you just gotta go!
This month, we continue on with our travels on the Nevada side of Lake...
North Lake Tahoe Correspondence – November 2019
North Lake Tahoe has been in a limbo with the weather; the days here have been sunny with the temperature highs in the mid-60s,...
Pahrump Correspondence – November 2019
Sanders Winery: A Hidden Surprise
Fall is the best time of year to come to Pahrump and enjoy the great weather. Our trees don’t...
South Lake Tahoe Correspondence – November 2019
The leaves have fallen, days are shorter and the temperatures are low. Everything is waiting for the snow to start flying and winter to...
Sparks Correspondence – November 2019
This is my favorite time of the year, when the temperatures start cooling off, but the sun is still shining (except for the one...
Baker Correspondence – October 2019
Changing Colors
Fall colors have been delayed this year, which means October will likely be brilliant! There's a whole mountain, from Baker at 5,300 feet...
Carson Valley Correspondence – October 2019
Soaring, Ballooning and Skydiving in the Carson Valley Skies
Fall in the Carson Valley is an outdoorsman's paradise. With the chill of the mountain...
Elko Correspondence – October 2019
Fall is definitely here in Elko, and that means plenty of great events in October.
The Murals Are Done
The last week in September saw the...
Las Vegas Correspondence – October 2019
Next year, the Oakland Raiders become the Las Vegas Raiders and will play in Allegiant Airlines Stadium currently being built adjacent to the Mandalay...
Laughlin Correspondence – October 2019
Toby Keith Coming to the the Laughlin Event Center
Toby Keith will headline the outdoor Laughlin Event Center with special guest rapper Colt Ford on...
North Lake Tahoe Correspondence – October 2019
Well, it’s hard to say what this winter is going to do. Based on the weather from the past few months, it seems like...
Pahrump Correspondence – October 2019
Balloons overhead in Pahrump
For the past year now, the Pahrump Valley has been experiencing an aerial invasion of hot air balloons that have been...
South Lake Tahoe Correspondence – October 2019
It’s the fall shoulder season at Lake Tahoe and the temperatures are cooler, days are shorter, but the time to visit couldn’t be better. ...
Sparks Correspondence – October 2019
Autumn is my favorite time of the year because I love when the temperatures gradually get cooler, pumpkins are in season, and there are...
Baker Correspondence – September 2019
Take It to the Lake
The Ely Outdoor Enthusiasts host a great array of events throughout the year aimed at people getting outside and getting...
Elko Correspondence – September 2019
End of summer hiking
September is one of the best month's for hiking in Elko County, and there are dozens of trails to choose from...
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...
Laughlin Correspondence – September 2019
Rollin’, rollin’, rollin’ on the river
Make a splash in Laughlin with water activities, since you should get on the river at least one time...
North Lake Tahoe Correspondence – September 2019
This is my favorite time of the year, when the water in Lake Tahoe is the warmest, the air temperature starts to drop, kids...
Mark Twain’s Collar Buttons
by Dan De Quille
The Golden Era, December 6, 1863
If I had known that Mark Twain's shirts were all without collars I would never have...
Baker Correspondence – August 2019
August is one of the busiest months in White Pine County!
Arts in the Park – Ely, Nevada
The first weekend of August is Arts in...
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...
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...
Laughlin Correspondence – August 2019
Ventriloquist Kevin Johnson Stops at the Riverside
Recognized as one of the world’s Top Ten Best ventriloquists, Kevin Johnson will visit Don’s Celebrity Theatre at...
