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...
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...
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 change color here, but the people do. The Pahrumpians when...
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...
Las Vegas Correspondence – December 2017
Come and enjoy the holiday season in Las Vegas this December!
The Las Vegas Great Santa Run is being held on Saturday, December 2nd. We are always trying to beat our record of 11,000-plus Santas,...
Sparks Correspondence – April 2019
After a crazy winter of snow, rain, and everything in between, the sun is finally starting to come out in Sparks, and with it the birds, flowers, green grass, and fun events! At the...
Baker Correspondence – May 2018
Branding Time
Every weekend in May is a branding event, when the calves are separated from their moms to get their vaccinations, ear tags and castration. Some ranches will brand their calves, while others mark...
Sparks Correspondence – May 2018
This month is all about concerts, comics, cuisine, comedy, and craft beers in Sparks. Now that the flowers are starting to bloom and the sun is shining more often, hit the town and check...
Baker Correspondence – September 2018
Tourism is slowing down in Baker, but it's a month of great events!
Snake Valley Festival
September kicks off with the Snake Valley Festival through September 3. Highlights on September 1 include a pancake breakfast at...
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 the Riverside with his pals Wednesday-Sunday, Aug. 7-11 with performances...
Carson Valley Correspondence – February 2018
Carson Valley legend “Snowshoe” Thompson
Looking up at Jobs Peak, in all of its snow-capped glory, from the floor of Carson Valley, I’m thinking that I cannot be the only one who is happy to...
South Lake Tahoe Correspondence – May 2019
Is that the sun? It’s so nice to feel the warm embrace of the sun, watch the snow melt, see the flowers bloom and the lake fill up. It’s always delayed, but it’s spring...
Ely Correspondence – March 2018
Feel Good at Tsaa Nesunkwa, Ely’s New Marijuana Dispensary
Bring cash and valid identification to Tsaa Nesunkwa, Ely’s new marijuana dispensary, and leave with a custom-selected product to smoke, eat, drink as a tea, or...
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...
Ely Correspondence – February 2018
Tacos, Tamales and Nopales!
In November, drivers along Great Basin Highway took in the new and welcome sight of Jr. Street Tacos, operated by Claudia Coble and parked at the Sinclair gas station.
The food truck...
Pahrump Correspondence – June 2015
Pahrump still has a natural spring that one can walk to
The small town Pahrump is here for only one reason: the first settlers found water close to the surface. Of course, that was vital...
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. Then, just as the Thanksgiving holiday week arrived, the cold...
Sparks Correspondence – March 2018
Along with the spirit of the Irish coming in on March 17, there are plenty of other opportunities to spend time with friends and family and usher in springtime.
If you want a blast from...
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...
Reno Correspondence – January 2018
Downtown Reno: One Square Mile Edition
In the colder months, we tend to stay a little closer to home. Erik pursues the “One Square Mile” theme, featuring scenes he paints within a square mile of...
Elko Correspondence – July 2017
Summer greetings from Elko. There is plenty to see and do in Elko this July. Here are a few of my favorites.
Wild about Flowers
This year's heavy snows and spring rains are guaranteed to produce...
Baker Correspondence – December 2016
Holiday Festivities help make the long nights sparkle in and near Baker
The annual EskDale Banquet, with food, singing, orchestra, and a holiday play are held December 8 and 9. For more info, call 435-209-0065....
Laughlin Correspondence – August 2018
Sugar Ray Will Liven Beach Party at Harrah's
The Beach Party Concert Series at Harrah’s will come to an end with Sugar Ray appearing on Friday, Aug. 10 at 10 p.m. The group will perform...
Laughlin Correspondence – June 2019
Three Dog Night to Visit the Edgewater
Rock band Three Dog Night, formed in 1967, will headline The E Center at the Edgewater on Saturday, June 15 at 8 p.m. The Grammy-nominated group maintains an...
Ely Correspondence – April 2018
History and Art with Laura Rainey
Stop by Garnet Mercantile or the White Pine Public Museum and you might be fortunate enough to find artist Laura Rainey at work sewing and beading custom moccasins.
“We always...
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...
Nevada Correspondence – July 2017
In this edition:
Baker, Boulder City, Elko, Ely, Gerlach, Las Vegas, Laughlin, Lincoln County, Mineral County, Reno, South Lake Tahoe
Baker
Nevada's Last Glacier
July is one of the busiest months in Baker, with hotel rooms, cave tours,...
Baker Correspondence – April 2018
Awakening
Spring is here, and Baker is awakening out of its winter slumber! A number of businesses are reopening for the season. The Great Basin Café at Lehman Caves Visitor Center in Great Basin National...
Las Vegas Correspondence – July 2016
Las Vegas
Star-Spangled Banner Weekend in Las Vegas
There are so many places to go for free entertainment during the 4th of July weekend! And, I cannot stress enough...hydrate, hydrate, hydrate and cover your head! Speaking...
Boulder City Correspondence – June 2016
Boulder City
The Magic Forest of Wee Thump
Boulder City is really at the intersection of so many crossroads. While in Boulder City one just needs walk to Highwy 93, and if you go north you...
Reno Correspondence – August 2017
Hike (Bike) of the Month
Summer is hot enough in Reno, without us adding to global warming by driving our cars around everywhere. So this month Erik and I decided to dust off our bikes...
Tonopah Correspondence – May 2016
Tonopah
A Glimpse of Tonopah
Here is a glimpse into a few things of many that you can do on your visit to Tonopah, Nevada. Today we're going to stop by the Clown Motel, where this...
Pahrump Correspondence – October 2017
There really were gunfighters in Pahrump
Pahrump doesn’t have the fame of Tombstone, Arizona, where gunfighters blazed it out on its streets in a hail of bullets. And yet the town has a performing group...
Laughlin Correspondence – June 2018
Aquarius Holds Colorado River Chef's Food Fest
The Colorado River Chef’s Food Fest will be held in the Pavilion Ballroom at the Aquarius on Thursday, June 7 at 5:30 p.m. The annual friendly evening competition...
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...
Nevada Correspondence – February 2016
In this edition:
Baker, Carson Valley, Elko, Ely, Las Vegas (3), Lincoln County, South Lake Tahoe, Railfanning
Nevada Correspondence – February 2018
In this edition:
Baker, Cal-Nev-Ari, Carson Valley, Elko, Ely, Las Vegas, Laughlin, Lincoln County, Mineral County, North Lake Tahoe, Pahrump, Sparks
Baker
Winter Wildlife
At first glance, it might seem like all the animals have disappeared in February....
Elko Correspondence – June 2018
Farmers Markets
The Elko and Lamoille Farmers Markets are ready to get underway! The markets run from June -- October, and local producers invite you to enjoy the best of what Elko County have to...
South Lake Tahoe Correspondence – August 2018
As usual, the summer seems to be flying by at a rapid pace, but it is certainly the dog days of summer. We are right in the thick of things, and life at the...
Ely Correspondence – November 2017
Scenic Fall Drive
Before winter sets in, take a drive along 38-mile Success Loop to glimpse the last of the autumn aspen leaves. Along the road are numerous places to pull over to bask in...
