North Lake Tahoe Correspondence – April 2018
Easter happens to fall on April Fools’ Day this year, but all of the fun events planned in North Lake is no joke. Now that you’ve had a chance to dig yourself out of...
Dave Maxwell, Lincoln County, April 2019
Lincoln County’s Five State Parks
Springtime is a good time to plan for those summer weekend getaways, when school is out with the kids, or for some family gathering at a favorite spot, maybe just...
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 press release emphasizing that after ten years of unprofitably extracting...
Baker Correspondence – August 2017
Life Returns to the Strawberry Fire Area
It’s been a year since the Strawberry Fire, which burned over 4,000 acres of National Park Service and BLM land at the north end of the South Snake...
Nevada Correspondence – September 2015
Each month our intrepid correspondents file dispatches from around the state. In this edition:
Las Vegas(3), Lincoln County, Mesquite, Reno, Smith Valley,
Tuscarora, Railfanning in Verdi
Las Vegas
Rio Hotel & Casino
How often do you visit the Rio Hotel...
Lincoln County Correspondence – January 2017
Fine Dining in Lincoln County
Windmill Ridge was awarded a Hotel of the Year Shout-Out in 2013
Lincoln County’s only restaurant of fine dining is the Windmill Ridge in Alamo. Located along U.S. 93 about one-and-a-half...
Mesquite Correspondence – November 2016
Mesquite “Strikes Gold”
At last the temperatures have dropped below triple digits and it’s time to turn to some of the favorite pastimes of the season. Two very diverse forms of recreation come to mind...
Ely Correspondence – January 2018
Skis and Snow (or Slush): The Bristlecone Birkebeiner
“It’s nice to get out and enjoy the fresh air and God’s country and the exercise. It’s a good sport,” says Marlene Vlahos of cross-country skiing in...
Carson Valley Correspondence – June 2019
5 Reasons To Make the Carson Valley a Summer Destination in 2019
Are you still dialing in your summer plans? Are you looking to add adventure, entertainment, maybe a little history to your summer vacation?...
Nevada Correspondence – July 2015
Each month our intrepid correspondents file dispatches from around the state. In this edition:
Eureka, Hawthorne, Las Vegas, Lincoln County, Mesquite, Tuscarora
Eureka
Eureka is talking about open pit mining and vultures, and unlike the Comstock these are...
Ely Correspondence – September 2016
Great Basin College Fall Field Trips
Two field trips are being offered by the Great Basin College during the Fall Semester. These are introductory classes with no prerequisites.
Great Basin Ecology (Biol 299) on September 9-11...
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...
Sparks Correspondence – January 2018
We made it through another year and Sparks just seems to be getting better and better. The new Pyramid & McCarran intersection opened up making it easier to get around, new schools are being...
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...
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 mural artists descend on Elko for the Elko Mural Project....
Mesquite Correspondence – February 2017
Mesquite is home to all things spherical during the month of February. Soccer, baseball, and golf dominate the emerald green sports fields and courses around town. If you haven’t played a round of golf...
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 taking off and landing here in the valley. Normally, one...
Elko Correspondence – November 2018
Fall greetings from Elko. There is lots to do this month, and here are a few events that caught my eye.
Cozy Cocktail Walk
Get into the holiday spirit early this year with Cozy Cocktail Walk...
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...
Elko Correspondence – December 2017
It's beginning to look A Lot Like Christmas
Elko is jumping right into the Christmas spirit, and I wanted to share a few of the great local events that are coming up:
Interfaith Crèche Exhibit ...
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 air streaming into the valley each night and the warming...
Elko Correspondence – March 2019
We have had a snowy winter in Elko, and I am ready for Spring. Regardless of the weather, there is plenty to take in this month. Here are a few snippets to consider.
Get Your...
Las Vegas Correspondence – December 2016
Diamond Jack loves great art, and that includes LEGO art. Through Dec. 30 at The Park (on the Strip between New York-New York and Monte Carlo), former corporate lawyer Nathan Sawaya has placed several...
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 – 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...
Eureka Correspondence – January 2017
New Murals adorn Main Street buildings
A mining mural and a cowboy silhouette were recently added to two historic buildings on Main Street, Eureka, with the hopes of helping revitalize the downtown.
Eureka Restoration Enterprise (ERE),...
Mineral County Correspondence – February 2018
Views by Air, Visits by Landing
Hawthorne holds bragging rights for a Visitors Center that offers a triple-star rating for A+ Hospitality. The Center houses a lounge area plus a few beds; offers internet and...
