Nevada Correspondence – October 2016
In this edition:
Boulder City, Carson Valley, Elko, Ely, Las Vegas, Laughlin, Lincoln County, Mesquite, South Lake Tahoe
Boulder City
Good Citizens
The biggest event of the year in Boulder City is the Annual Art in the Park...
North Lake Tahoe Correspondence – April 2019
It looks like North Lake Tahoe is finally starting to warm up, but even though we’ve shoveled out of our houses and the white stuff has melted a little bit doesn’t mean that winter...
Nevada Correspondence – January 2016
In this edition:
Baker, Carson Valley, Ely, Las Vegas (3), Mesquite, Silver City, Tuscarora, Railfanning
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 you are going. This article is specifically written for those...
North Lake Tahoe Correspondence – November 2017
The temperatures have dropped fast in North Lake Tahoe, and the local ski resorts are busy hosting job fairs and firing up their snow guns.
Mount Rose opened on October 27th with limited operations, and...
Mount Rose Correspondence – February 2017
2017 Tahoe Blizzard: A Postmortem
It’s snowing again today in the Tahoe Sierra — as the first in a series of 3 storms this week moves onshore. These systems will impact the region with more...
Tuscarora – Correspondence – December 2015
Tuscarora
The Tuscarora Ladies Club
Making apple and pumpkin pies for Thanksgiving and Christmas is the Tuscarora Ladies Club biggest fundraiser. A couple of Saturdays before Thanksgiving, club members convened at Society Hall, our community center,...
Tuscarora Correspondence – April 2016
Tuscarora
Tuscarora's Souper-Man
One of the busiest citizens of Tuscarora is Ben Parks, who divides his time between running the Tuscarora Pottery School and serving as a nurse in the Intensive Care Unit at the Northeastern...
North Lake Tahoe Correspondence – May 2019
The snow is starting to melt in the Tahoe Sierra, and we can finally emerge from our Mother Nature-made igloos and get back out into the great outdoors. So, between free swing dancing lessons,...
Sparks Correspondence – August 2019
Now that we’re going into the dog days of summer, Sparks is all about enjoying live music, beer, and ribs! The new outdoor Nugget Event Center in Victorian Square has been bringing in some...
North Lake Tahoe Correspondence – June 2018
Memorial Day Weekend in Lake Tahoe marks the start of tourist season and a lot to see and do on the North Shore. Now that the snow is melted, you can go hiking, biking,...
Mineral County Correspondence – July 2017
A Year-Round Blast
In the summer month of July, families gather with outdoor water sports, picnics and fireworks on their mind. Kids anticipate July 4th with an evening of booms, then bursts of color in...
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...
Laughlin Correspondence – August 2016
Laughlin
Annual River Regatta Happens Mid-August
There will be pirates on the Colorado on Saturday, Aug. 13 for the 10th Annual Bullhead City River Regatta, which has a “Pirates of the Colorado” theme this year. This...
Laughlin Correspondence – July 2019
It’s time to celebrate around the river!
July is the time to celebrate the 4th, BBQ with friends and family, and ramp up the summer vacations before the kids go back to school.
The 4th of...
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?...
Cal-Nev-Ari Correspondence – February 2018
On the Road from Las Vegas to Laughlin: Cal-Nev-Ari
To read Part 1 of this series click here
From Searchlight we continue south another 12 miles until we reach the very small town (population approximately 160)...
Ely Correspondence – December 2017
Cold Mountain Fun with Fire & Ice
As January cold settles into the mountains of Ely, Cave Lake comes alive with the annual Fire & Ice Festival. The festival melds artistic skill, physical endurance and...
North Lake Tahoe Correspondence – July 2018
As temperatures near 100 degrees in the valley, more people are flocking up to the mountains where it’s a couple of degrees cooler and plenty of room to swim in Big Blue. The month...
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...
Sparks Correspondence – February 2019
February is all about the Big Game, brain boosting, beer, and making beautiful cards in Sparks this month, as we celebrate Super Bowl LIII, Valentine’s Day trivia nights, punk rock flea markets, and creative...
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...
Nevada Correspondence – September 2017
In this edition:
Baker, Elko, Ely, Las Vegas, Laughlin, Lincoln County, Mineral County, Pahrump, Reno, Tonopah, South Lake Tahoe
Baker
September is one of the most beautiful months to visit Baker and the surrounding area. With the...
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...
Carson Valley Correspondence – March 2018
On the morning of February 2nd last month, “Punxsutawney Phil,” the legendary weather predicting groundhog saw his shadow. This, according to folklore, means we’ll have 6 more weeks of winter. However, here in Carson...
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 begin. In the meantime, I had the pleasure to attend...
Las Vegas Correspondence – January 2018
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Like everyone else, I grew up eating fish, but it was mostly plates of herring and sardines with onions and tomatoes. Then one evening, while dining at a Lake Tahoe casino, I was treated...
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...
Sparks Correspondence – April 2018
The month kicks off with egg hunts and Easter brunches on April 1st (but it's anybody's guess what the weather will be like since Mother Nature dumped a lot of snow during "Miracle March")....
Sparks Correspondence – December 2017
Now that we are in the throes of winter, there are plenty of reasons to bundle up (maybe in your 80’s ugly sweater?), start shopping local craft fairs, and mingle with others who are...
Sparks Correspondence – May 2019
The weather is finally starting to warm up in Sparks, as we go from bone-dry cold to sweltering heat. However, it’s certainly a nice change from the crazy winter we just had. So, if...
Tuscarora Correspondence – January 2016
Tuscarora
The Wild Women of Tuscarora
If you are in Elko for the Cowboy Poetry Gathering, January 25-31, don’t miss the opening of the Wild Women show on Thursday, January 28. From the Western Folklife Center...
North Lake Tahoe Correspondence – August 2019
North Lake Tahoe locals are known to embrace the last days of summer with lots of outdoor activities to enjoy the sunshine before the weather turns. And along with skateboarding, golfing, and perhaps mountain...
North Lake Tahoe Correspondence – January 2019
I guess it only tends to snow on holidays around here, as we got our first significant snowfall on Thanksgiving and then it didn’t snow again until Christmas. With the North Shore blanketed once...
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...
North Lake Tahoe Correspondence – August 2018
This summer is all about music, theater and hanging out at the beach in North Lake Tahoe. Start your weekend off with Music on the Beach at the Kings Beach State Recreation Area with...
Sparks Correspondence – February 2018
We are finally seeing a change in the weather, but only Punxsutawney Phil (the infamous Pennsylvanian groundhog) knows when spring will come. If you want to party with Phil’s friends on February 2, head...
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...
Boulder City Correspondence – August 2017
Bullock’s Field, the old Boulder City Airport
Prior to 1933, Boulder City's "airport" was a graded dirt strip that accommodated the occasional private plane. In 1933, Noel Bullock leased the land from the Bureau of...
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...
