May 1, 2015, I toured Ken from Nebraska through Elko and into Lamoille canyon. The big surprise was Thomas Canyon. Ken and I were able to drive almost to the top at the TurnAround, higher than any other time we can remember to get that high this time of year. Ken and I also hiked to [read more…]
Archives for 2015
Cowboy John and Photographer Larry Burton
I spent April 15-18 in Minden, NV, at Rural RoundUp, the Nevada Commission on Tourism’s annual gathering. Vendors throughout the state took part in workshops and networking during the two-day event in Minden, Gardnerville, and Genoa. Dianna and Dwight Borges who operate Borges Family Sleigh and Wagon Rides from Gardnerville, were in Genoa with their [read more…]
Rural RoundUp Minden Nevada
I spent April 15-18 in Minden, NV, at Rural RoundUp, the Nevada Commission on Tourism’s annual gathering. Vendors throughout the state took part in workshops and networking during the two-day event in Minden, Gardnerville, and Genoa. Pictured is a period wagon drawn by Belgian horse owned by Dianna and Dwight Borges who operate Borges Family Sleigh and Wagon Rides from Gardnerville. [read more…]
South Fork River Hike
Hiked along South Fork river Sunday. Still no sign of fish spawning so we wonder if we missed the event or if it’s still to come. Usually this time in spring the stream is full of moving bodies working gravel beds in the shallow ripples, but this hike showed no fish. Saw magnificent golden eagle [read more…]
Cowboy John Tour with Dr. and Mrs. Butler
John Collett of Cowboy John Tours, LLC, toured prospective dental candidate Dr. Jake Butler and wife Heather around Elko this week for the Nevada Medical Center in Elko. The tour included the black box movie, “Why The Cowboy Sings,” at the Western Folklife Center, quilt show at the California Interpretive Trail Center, the Boys and Girls Club, various [read more…]