Hawthorne Correspondence – December 2016
Historic Hawthorne’s Guns and Roses
With awe inspiring views of Mount Grant and Walker Lake, Hawthorne is nestled in as a historic landmark of military pride and sentimental gardening qualities, which yields a true “Guns...
South Lake Tahoe Correspondence – November 2016
November is a month of great anticipation: who is going to be elected the next president of the United States? Will marijuana be legalized in Nevada? But up here at the Lake we have...
Baker – Correspondence – October 2015
Baker
October is one of the most beautiful months to visit Great Basin National Park. The cool, crisp air and changing colors makes it a great time to explore. One of my favorite places to...
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...
Baker Correspondence – June 2019
Snake Valley Festival
The eleventh annual Snake Valley Festival will be held June 6-9, 2019 in Baker. This fun-filled event has lots of fun features, plus it's a fund raiser for the Great Basin Water...
Laughlin Correspondence – February 2018
Paul Anka will be Crooning at the E Center
Singer-songwriter Paul Anka will regale audiences with his catalogue of hits in the E Center at the Edgewater on Saturday, Feb. 10 at 8 p.m. Ticket...
Nevada Correspondence – June 2017
In this edition:
Baker, Elko, Ely, Las Vegas, Lincoln County, Mineral County, South Lake Tahoe
Baker
Baker is busy in June! Fortunately, all the local businesses are up and running. One of the new offerings is the...
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...
Pahrump Correspondence – September 2017
The Pahrump Valley is one off-road adventure after another
Climb aboard any off-road vehicle and head in any direction and within 30 minutes you leave civilization well behind. Whether you're headed towards the Spring Mountains...
Hawthorne – Correspondence – July 2015
Hawthorne
The Hawthorne Tornado: The first damage done by the tornado was out at the “Base,” Area 49, just east of town. A building there sustained not only roof sheeting damage, but the structure (roof trusses)...
North Lake Tahoe Correspondence – November 2018
The fall colors are popping in North Lake Tahoe right now, as the aspens turn an incredible shade of gold and other bushes and trees native to the Sierra turn a fiery shade of...
Las Vegas Correspondence – March 2016
Las Vegas
March is Sports month in Las Vegas!
Let March Madness begin! March is the true beginning of the nicest weather in Las Vegas. During the month you can usually attend sports activities with moderate...
Laughlin Correspondence – April 2019
Mickey Gilley and Johnny Lee Headline at the Riverside
The Urban Cowboy 35th Anniversary Tour featuring Mickey Gilley and Johnny Lee will stop at Don’s Celebrity Theatre inside the Riverside Resort April 10-14 with 8...
Virginia City Correspondence – August 2016
Virginia City
Hot August Nights Kicks Off in Virginia City
Picture perfect weather embraced the kickoff weekend of Hot August Nights as Virginia City played host to hundreds of Classic American cars lining C Street. Visitors...
South Lake Tahoe Correspondence – April 2017
Spring is in the air, and there is snow everywhere. But the big thaw is underway, while the days get longer and the temperatures start to rise. All the creeks and streams are swollen,...
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 time for the holidays. Great Basin Pottery and Joe Winter...
Nevada Correspondence – April 2016
In this edition:
Baker, Carson Valley, Ely, Las Vegas, Reno, Silver City, South Lake Tahoe, Tuscarora
Baker
"April showers bring May flowers"
We’re hoping for more rain in April, as it’s been a dry February and March...
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 there are weeks when the temperatures plummet, then it warms...
Nevada Correspondence – March 2018
In this edition:
Carson Valley, Elko, Ely, Las Vegas, Laughlin, Lincoln County, North Lake Tahoe, Pahrump, Reno, South Lake Tahoe, Sparks
Carson Valley
On the morning of February 2nd last month, “Punxsutawney Phil,” the legendary weather predicting...
Carson Valley Correspondence – June 2016
Carson Valley
Hike of the Month
In under an hour's drive from Carson Valley lies a most majestic, surprising and unpopulated mountain range: the Sweetwaters. This month we chose to hike up Sweetwater Canyon, just south...
South Lake Tahoe Correspondence – June 2017
On one particular day in the month of May, my father and I went for the shakedown cruise on his Sea Ray motorboat. The first voyage of the year was a trip up to...
Las Vegas Correspondence – February 2019
Diamond Jack celebrated his first Chinese New Year when he was living in Lake Tahoe. It was the Year of the Monkey and the celebration immersed him in Chinese culture and food and he...
Elko Correspondence – July 2018
Summer greetings from Elko. There is plenty to see and do in Elko this month, including 4th of July Festivities. Let this Independence Day be a day to celebrate our freedom and honor our...
Elko Correspondence – April 2017
Bighorns in the Rubies
Early Spring is the perfect time to see the Rocky Mountain bighorn sheep in the Ruby Mountains. Last weekend, I took a quick drive in Lamoille Canyon and spotted over...
South Lake Tahoe Correspondence – November 2018
It has been a glorious autumn here at South Lake Tahoe. Everywhere you look are pockets of turning Aspen and Willow trees just popping with bright yellow leaves, which are contrasted perfectly with the...
Mesquite – Correspondence – November 2015
Mesquite
Mesquite is back in action!
Mesquite continues to offer attractions that make the town an outdoor sports paradise as well as a rising star in the NV cultural community. From its bike-friendly designation and ATV...
North Lake Tahoe Correspondence – January 2018
Happy New Year!
Even though the snowstorms have been a little sparse compared to last season, it has been plenty cold enough, and there is still a lot to do in North Lake Tahoe....
Pahrump Correspondence – April 2018
Why Not Take that Golf Vacation in Pahrump?
Imagine getting out of your hotel room and leisurely driving down the road to play some golf in Pahrump. Out here, there is no traffic and maybe...
Nevada Correspondence – December 2016
In this edition:
Baker, Boulder City, Carson City, Ely, Hawthorne, Las Vegas, Laughlin, Lincoln County, Mesquite, South Lake Tahoe, Virginia City,
Baker
Holiday Festivities help make the long nights sparkle in and near Baker
The annual EskDale Banquet,...
Carson Valley Correspondence – December 2017
Carson Valley is “legendary” as the place where Nevada began in 1851. The Historic Pony Express Trail borders the town of Genoa. Minden is the town that the Dangberg’s built. Wagon roads helped to...
Las Vegas Correspondence – November 2016
Visit Suburban Las Vegas in November
What should you do on Thanksgiving before getting tremendously overstuffed on that bird with all the fixings? Do the Las Vegas Turkey Trot – Six Tunnels to Hoover Dam...
North Lake Tahoe Correspondence – July 2019
Summer is in full swing in North Lake Tahoe as temperatures start getting up into the 80s just in time for the Fourth of July holiday. Between fireworks, yoga festivals, and a newly opened...
Carson Valley Correspondence – January 2018
January has arrived at last. And with it come the gift returns, New Year’s resolutions, resuming our day-to-day routines, and the “after Holiday blues”. Admit it; you miss all of the activities that surround...
South Lake Tahoe Correspondence – December 2016
The wait is over .... The temperatures dropped and the snow started falling the weekend before Thanksgiving. Artificial snowmaking efforts had begun when Mother Nature decided to give us a taste of real snow...
Mineral County Correspondence – August 2017
The Mount Grant Challenge Hike
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Good ideas and wishful thinking won’t make an event come true, but for Mineral County’s 9/11 Memorial Mount Grant Challenge there were just a handful of volunteers and workers that...
Silver City Correspondence – June 2016
Silver City
Silver City Welcomes Visitors to Its Free Summer Events
When you're exploring the Comstock and northwestern Nevada this summer, Silver City has lots to offer, and at an elevation of 5,000 feet, the town...
Elko Correspondence – July 2019
Art in the Park
Elko County Art Club's annual Art in the Park craft and arts show is coming! July 13th and 14th, 2019! There's something for everyone, so bring the family. Live art demos,...
Elko Correspondence – September 2018
Outdoors in Elko County
There is plenty of summer left in September and here are a few of my ideas to consider:
Berry picking
The wild fruit of the Ruby Mountains are ready for picking. My...
Carson Valley Correspondence – May 2016
Carson Valley
With the warming weather, Carson Valley's activity calendar is really ramping up!
There are two iconic event series kicking off this month. Concerts in the Park debuts with "Paperback Writer" (the Beatles Experience) on May 27th, Friday,...
Nevada Correspondence – January 2018
In this edition:
Carson Valley, Elko, Ely, Las Vegas, Laughlin, Lincoln County, Mineral County, North Lake Tahoe, Pahrump, Reno, Searchlight, South Lake Tahoe, Sparks
Carson Valley
January has arrived at last. And with it come the gift...
