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Fun Things To Do In Virginia City With Kids
Virginia City, Nevada takes guests back in time to the days of the Old West.
virginia city trolley tour • virginia & truckee railroad • virginia city mine tours • things to do in virginia city • fun things to do in virginia city
Virginia City, Nevada takes guests back in time to the days of the Old West.
virginia city trolley tour • virginia & truckee railroad • virginia city mine tours • things to do in virginia city • fun things to do in virginia city
Ghosts of Virginia City
Virginia City, Nevada is home to numerous ghosts and hauntings.
virginia city ghosts • haunted virginia city • old washoe club • silver queen hotel & casino • haunted gold hill hotel
Virginia City, Nevada is home to numerous ghosts and hauntings.
virginia city ghosts • haunted virginia city • old washoe club • silver queen hotel & casino • haunted gold hill hotel
The Ghosts of Virginia City
Ghost and Haunts of Virginia City Nevada
ghosts • haunts • virginia city • nevada • west
Ghost and Haunts of Virginia City Nevada
ghosts • haunts • virginia city • nevada • west
Fort Churchill, Nevada (Part 1)
There were many forts across the west, some military and some for trading. Fort Churchill was strictly to provide a military presence to protect travellers to and from the gold and silver rush areas near Lake Tahoe and over the Sierras into California from Indians. The fort was in place for several years before the threat was diminished and the transcontinental railroad ended the need for wagon trains.
fort churchill • nevada • paiute • shoshone • army
There were many forts across the west, some military and some for trading. Fort Churchill was strictly to provide a military presence to protect travellers to and from the gold and silver rush areas near Lake Tahoe and over the Sierras into California from Indians. The fort was in place for several years before the threat was diminished and the transcontinental railroad ended the need for wagon trains.
fort churchill • nevada • paiute • shoshone • army
Ghostly Soiled Doves Of The Old West
Tragic and short, such were the lives of these unfortunates.
julia bulette • comstock • haunts • ghosts • virginia city
Tragic and short, such were the lives of these unfortunates.
julia bulette • comstock • haunts • ghosts • virginia city
Granville Stuart, Cattle Baron (Part 2)
For some years, Granville Stuart was a successful cattleman in Montana. He also worked hard to make conditions equitable for all ranchers. He couldn't bear seeing the cattle killed in a devastating winter and made a career change that lasted until the end of his life.
granville stuart • deer lodge • stockmen • rustlers • james stuart
For some years, Granville Stuart was a successful cattleman in Montana. He also worked hard to make conditions equitable for all ranchers. He couldn't bear seeing the cattle killed in a devastating winter and made a career change that lasted until the end of his life.
granville stuart • deer lodge • stockmen • rustlers • james stuart
Haunted Hotels; Where the Ghosts Stay and Play Part One
Haunted hotels, where they are, who resides in them.
inns • alaska • arizona • nevada • california
Haunted hotels, where they are, who resides in them.
inns • alaska • arizona • nevada • california
Montana Summer Vacations
Montana is known for Yellowstone and Glacier National Parks, but there are many other places to discover throughout Big Sky Country.
canyon ferry lake • beartooth montana • red lodge • virginia city mt • summer montana
Montana is known for Yellowstone and Glacier National Parks, but there are many other places to discover throughout Big Sky Country.
canyon ferry lake • beartooth montana • red lodge • virginia city mt • summer montana
Southwestern Virginia Cities
Known for its outdoor adventures, Southwest Virginia also offers affordable urban travel. Roanoke, Blacksburg, and Abingdon are great Southwest Virginia vacation spots.
roanoke • blacksburg • abingdon • southwest virginia • southwestern virginia
Known for its outdoor adventures, Southwest Virginia also offers affordable urban travel. Roanoke, Blacksburg, and Abingdon are great Southwest Virginia vacation spots.
roanoke • blacksburg • abingdon • southwest virginia • southwestern virginia
Those Pesky Phantoms in the Next Room
What happens when I spend the night in a haunted hotel in Virginia City, Nevada.
ghosts • phantoms • virginia city • nevada • spirits
What happens when I spend the night in a haunted hotel in Virginia City, Nevada.
ghosts • phantoms • virginia city • nevada • spirits
Virginia City's C Street Mirrors History
Honky-tonk music, bars, museums, shops, a four-story schoolhouse and restaurants tell tales of the city that helped finance the Civil War and the success of San Francisco
the way it was museum • bucket of blood saloon • mark twain • territorial enterprise • belcher mine
Honky-tonk music, bars, museums, shops, a four-story schoolhouse and restaurants tell tales of the city that helped finance the Civil War and the success of San Francisco
the way it was museum • bucket of blood saloon • mark twain • territorial enterprise • belcher mine
Virginia City, Nevada was Queen of the Comstock
Howling Wonder of the Western World, Virginia City was scene of the U. S. largest silver discovery in 1859. Yesterday's historic places tell today's visitors its story.
comstock lode • virginia city mansions • v & t railroad • chollar mine • virginia city's c street
Howling Wonder of the Western World, Virginia City was scene of the U. S. largest silver discovery in 1859. Yesterday's historic places tell today's visitors its story.
comstock lode • virginia city mansions • v & t railroad • chollar mine • virginia city's c street
Visit Virginia City, Nevada
Honkey-tonk and history, silver barons' castles & miners' cottages exist side-by-side in Virginia City, the largest federally designated historical district in the U.S.A
robert graves' castle • largest u. s. federally designated historic distri • bucket of blood saloon • the way it was museum • fourth ward schoolhouse and museum
Honkey-tonk and history, silver barons' castles & miners' cottages exist side-by-side in Virginia City, the largest federally designated historical district in the U.S.A
robert graves' castle • largest u. s. federally designated historic distri • bucket of blood saloon • the way it was museum • fourth ward schoolhouse and museum
Watch Virginia City Camel Races Sept.10-12, 2010
Races, food, drink, specialty acts and parades are only part of the show. Costumed Nevada characters, celebrities and "jockeys" from around the U. S. provide color, too.
comstock silver lode • v & t railroad • territorial enterprise • alice springs australia camel races • bob richards
Races, food, drink, specialty acts and parades are only part of the show. Costumed Nevada characters, celebrities and "jockeys" from around the U. S. provide color, too.
comstock silver lode • v & t railroad • territorial enterprise • alice springs australia camel races • bob richards
Yes...But Can You Prove It?
Do you believe in ghosts? Have you ever tried to prove the existence of ghosts to someone?
ghosts • paranormal phenomena • orbs • virginia city
Do you believe in ghosts? Have you ever tried to prove the existence of ghosts to someone?
ghosts • paranormal phenomena • orbs • virginia city
Julia Bulette, Lady of the Evening
Julia Bulette was a lady of the red light district. Many such ladies met a violent end. So did Julia. Fortunately, the perpetrator was caught.
julia bulette • virginia city • nevada • ancient and honorable order of e. campus vitus • john millian
Julia Bulette was a lady of the red light district. Many such ladies met a violent end. So did Julia. Fortunately, the perpetrator was caught.
julia bulette • virginia city • nevada • ancient and honorable order of e. campus vitus • john millian
Montana Ghost Town Hotels
Check into-or at least check out-these three interesting historic hotels set in the ghost towns of Montana.
ghost towns • montana • montana travel • historic hotels • montana history
Check into-or at least check out-these three interesting historic hotels set in the ghost towns of Montana.
ghost towns • montana • montana travel • historic hotels • montana history
Labor Day – Reno, Sparks, and Lake Tahoe 2009
Wondering what's going on Labor Day weekend in and around Reno? There are many options for every member of the family, so enjoy the weekend!
labor day • nevada • reno • sparks • virginia city
Wondering what's going on Labor Day weekend in and around Reno? There are many options for every member of the family, so enjoy the weekend!
labor day • nevada • reno • sparks • virginia city
Labor Day Weekend in Reno, Sparks, Lake Tahoe
Wondering what's going on Labor Day weekend in and around Reno? There are many options for every member of the family, so enjoy the weekend!
labor day • nevada • reno • sparks • virginia city
Wondering what's going on Labor Day weekend in and around Reno? There are many options for every member of the family, so enjoy the weekend!
labor day • nevada • reno • sparks • virginia city
The Comstock Lode
Gold sent the first prospectors out west, but it was silver that made men rich in Nevada. Silver had such an impact on the state and its economy, that Nevada's nickname is The Silver State. This story is about the largest silver strike, the Comstock Lode.
comstock lode • comstock • o'riley • mclaughlin • nevada
Gold sent the first prospectors out west, but it was silver that made men rich in Nevada. Silver had such an impact on the state and its economy, that Nevada's nickname is The Silver State. This story is about the largest silver strike, the Comstock Lode.
comstock lode • comstock • o'riley • mclaughlin • nevada
Camels in the West
Many people thought bringing camels to use in the southwest was a good idea, but nobody acted on it until 1853. Secretary of War Jefferson Davis thought that camels had many practical applications, especially military use.
camels • edward fitzgerald beale • virginia city • nevada • camp verde
Many people thought bringing camels to use in the southwest was a good idea, but nobody acted on it until 1853. Secretary of War Jefferson Davis thought that camels had many practical applications, especially military use.
camels • edward fitzgerald beale • virginia city • nevada • camp verde
Eilley Orrum, Nevada Millionaire
Eilley Orrum was born in Scotland and came to the United States as a converted Mormon. She knew her destiny was to become wealthy and popular. She knew her destiny was in the mountains. When she had an opportunity, she landed at Virginia City, Nevada silver mines. She soon realized her dreams of becoming a millionaire.
eilley orrum • mormon • salt lake city • brigham young • comstock
Eilley Orrum was born in Scotland and came to the United States as a converted Mormon. She knew her destiny was to become wealthy and popular. She knew her destiny was in the mountains. When she had an opportunity, she landed at Virginia City, Nevada silver mines. She soon realized her dreams of becoming a millionaire.
eilley orrum • mormon • salt lake city • brigham young • comstock
Fort Churchill, Nevada (Part 2)
There were many forts across the west, some military and some for trading. Fort Churchill was strictly to provide a military presence to protect travellers to and from the gold and silver rush areas near Lake Tahoe and over the Sierras into California from Indians. The fort was in place for several years before the threat was diminished and the transcontinental railroad ended the need for wagon trains.
fort churchill • nevada • paiute • carson city • virginia city
There were many forts across the west, some military and some for trading. Fort Churchill was strictly to provide a military presence to protect travellers to and from the gold and silver rush areas near Lake Tahoe and over the Sierras into California from Indians. The fort was in place for several years before the threat was diminished and the transcontinental railroad ended the need for wagon trains.
fort churchill • nevada • paiute • carson city • virginia city
Haunts on the Road
On the look out for ghosts.
traveling • ghosts • haunts • calfornia • virginia city
On the look out for ghosts.
traveling • ghosts • haunts • calfornia • virginia city
The Bozeman Trail
The Bozeman Trail was blazed as a fast way to get to the gold mines in Western Montana. Read about the hardships John Bozeman endured while trying to establish the route.
john bozeman • bozeman • montana • fort hall • jim bridger
The Bozeman Trail was blazed as a fast way to get to the gold mines in Western Montana. Read about the hardships John Bozeman endured while trying to establish the route.
john bozeman • bozeman • montana • fort hall • jim bridger
The Murder of Lloyd Magruder
Lloyd Magruder 's pack train left Lewiston, Idaho to supply the gold camps of western Montana. He met with an untimely end when outlaws killed him and stole his gold.
murder of lloyd magruder • gold rush • outlaws • idaho territory • gold mining
Lloyd Magruder 's pack train left Lewiston, Idaho to supply the gold camps of western Montana. He met with an untimely end when outlaws killed him and stole his gold.
murder of lloyd magruder • gold rush • outlaws • idaho territory • gold mining
Travel: Colorado & Montana 1800s
Modern tourists travel in comfort with a variety of restaurants and clean, well-advertised motels to choose from.. But what was travel like in the Old West?
old west • west • travel • history • road ranches stagecoaches
Modern tourists travel in comfort with a variety of restaurants and clean, well-advertised motels to choose from.. But what was travel like in the Old West?
old west • west • travel • history • road ranches stagecoaches
Wells Fargo & Company
Wells Fargo is probably best known because its shipments were always getting stolen by train robbers and highwaymen. But Wells Fargo also was a bank. And it had its own detective agency. Wells Fargo was an integral part of the development of the gold rush West.
henry wells • william fargo • wells fargo • john butterfield • california
Wells Fargo is probably best known because its shipments were always getting stolen by train robbers and highwaymen. But Wells Fargo also was a bank. And it had its own detective agency. Wells Fargo was an integral part of the development of the gold rush West.
henry wells • william fargo • wells fargo • john butterfield • california
Wild West Ghosts
Western ghosts who don't know when to hang up their spurs and call it quits.
george armstrong custer • fort laramie • miners • ghosts • haunts
Western ghosts who don't know when to hang up their spurs and call it quits.
george armstrong custer • fort laramie • miners • ghosts • haunts
Fun Day Trips From Lake Tahoe For Kids
There are many great family oriented attractions within a short car ride from Lake Tahoe.
fun things to do in carson city with kids • things to do in virginia city with kids • day trips from lake tahoe • white water rafting in truckee • children's museum of northern nevada
There are many great family oriented attractions within a short car ride from Lake Tahoe.
fun things to do in carson city with kids • things to do in virginia city with kids • day trips from lake tahoe • white water rafting in truckee • children's museum of northern nevada
Ghosts in the Old School House
An investigation of the haunted Fourth Ward School
school • fourth ward • ghosts • orbs • investigation
An investigation of the haunted Fourth Ward School
school • fourth ward • ghosts • orbs • investigation
V&T Railroad Makes Debut During Railfest
During August 15 and 16, 2009, celebrate an historic occasion when the V&T Railroad makes its first journey between Virginia City and Carson City in 71 years.
reno nevada • carson city nevada • virginia city nevada • railfest • v&t railroad
During August 15 and 16, 2009, celebrate an historic occasion when the V&T Railroad makes its first journey between Virginia City and Carson City in 71 years.
reno nevada • carson city nevada • virginia city nevada • railfest • v&t railroad
Made in Nevada Items Make Great Souvenirs
Museum-quality arts and crafts, gourmet candy and other items produced by Nevada artists and artisans provide hours of pleasure and memories of the Silver State.
ethel m. chocolates • roy powers paintings • mary lee fulkerson baskets • argenta earth & fire pottery • david abel custom jewelry
Museum-quality arts and crafts, gourmet candy and other items produced by Nevada artists and artisans provide hours of pleasure and memories of the Silver State.
ethel m. chocolates • roy powers paintings • mary lee fulkerson baskets • argenta earth & fire pottery • david abel custom jewelry
Should You Attend A Ghost Conference?
Ghost conferences and workshops, what can you learn.
ghost conference • haunts • orbs • photography
Ghost conferences and workshops, what can you learn.
ghost conference • haunts • orbs • photography
Towns on the Plains: An Introduction, part 3
Not everyone who moved onto the Plains became a homesteader. Some folks saw the wide-open Plains as a place to start towns. So the first big question might be, why start a town? It might be because the railroad was coming through, or gold had been discovered nearby, or any of a dozen different reasons. But once that was known the next question was, how do you start a town?
towns on the great plains • railroad • gold rush • townsite act • congress
Not everyone who moved onto the Plains became a homesteader. Some folks saw the wide-open Plains as a place to start towns. So the first big question might be, why start a town? It might be because the railroad was coming through, or gold had been discovered nearby, or any of a dozen different reasons. But once that was known the next question was, how do you start a town?
towns on the great plains • railroad • gold rush • townsite act • congress
Family Fun at Carson City's Nevada Rail Museum
One of the finest of its kind in America, the State Railroad Museum contains not only restored full-scale rolling stock. It also showcases model trains and memorabilia.
virginia and truckee railway • southern pacific railroad • western pacific railroad • union pacific railroad • nevada copper belt railroad
One of the finest of its kind in America, the State Railroad Museum contains not only restored full-scale rolling stock. It also showcases model trains and memorabilia.
virginia and truckee railway • southern pacific railroad • western pacific railroad • union pacific railroad • nevada copper belt railroad
Introduction to Historical Markers in Nevada
Nevada is home to ghost towns, sagebrush and ancient history. From prehistoric man to modern times, Nevada's history is captured by historical markers.
nevada historical markers • nevada state register of historic places • looking for historical markers • historical markers in nevada • historic markers
Nevada is home to ghost towns, sagebrush and ancient history. From prehistoric man to modern times, Nevada's history is captured by historical markers.
nevada historical markers • nevada state register of historic places • looking for historical markers • historical markers in nevada • historic markers
What to do...what to do?
Whether you're looking for entertainment, art, culture exhibits or just <i>anything</i> that'll get you out of the house, from now until the end of the year you'll find events galore throughout Northern Nevada.
nevada • events • art • music • entertainment
Whether you're looking for entertainment, art, culture exhibits or just <i>anything</i> that'll get you out of the house, from now until the end of the year you'll find events galore throughout Northern Nevada.
nevada • events • art • music • entertainment
Fun Things To Do In Lake Tahoe With Kids
There is no end to fun things kids can do in beautiful Lake Tahoe.
things to do with kids in lake tahoe • horseback riding with kids in lake tahoe • tallac historic site • hiking with kids in lake tahoe • miniture golf in lake tahoe
There is no end to fun things kids can do in beautiful Lake Tahoe.
things to do with kids in lake tahoe • horseback riding with kids in lake tahoe • tallac historic site • hiking with kids in lake tahoe • miniture golf in lake tahoe
Haunted Halls: Colleges and High Schools with Ghostly Teachers or Students
The ghosts that roam these campuses give new meaning to staying after school.
haunted schools • haunted colleges • schools with ghosts • haunted universities • haunted dorms
The ghosts that roam these campuses give new meaning to staying after school.
haunted schools • haunted colleges • schools with ghosts • haunted universities • haunted dorms
Ghost Hunting Conferences
A few ghost hunting conferences that promise to be fun.
ghost • conferences
A few ghost hunting conferences that promise to be fun.
ghost • conferences
Martha Jane Canary - Calamity Jane
Despite the many rumors surrounding her life, Calamity Jane's fame will always be connected with Wild Bill Hickok.
martha jane canary • calamity jane • deadwood • wild bill hickok • wild woman of the west
Despite the many rumors surrounding her life, Calamity Jane's fame will always be connected with Wild Bill Hickok.
martha jane canary • calamity jane • deadwood • wild bill hickok • wild woman of the west
Top Myths and Misconceptions about Reno Nevada
Reno and Las Vegas are in the same state, but they are worlds apart. Some visitors think they'll find desert and little else when they visit Reno, but with Lake Tahoe in
reno nevada • nevada myths • reno myths • nevada entertainment • nevada prostitution
Reno and Las Vegas are in the same state, but they are worlds apart. Some visitors think they'll find desert and little else when they visit Reno, but with Lake Tahoe in
reno nevada • nevada myths • reno myths • nevada entertainment • nevada prostitution
Carson City, Nevada Christmas 2009
Nevada's capital city welcomes the season with activities to fit every visitor's idea of holiday fun. That makes it an ideal place to spend this festive time of year.
toccata symphony • carson city high school choir • high school musical 2 • wild horse children's theater • carson city historical society
Nevada's capital city welcomes the season with activities to fit every visitor's idea of holiday fun. That makes it an ideal place to spend this festive time of year.
toccata symphony • carson city high school choir • high school musical 2 • wild horse children's theater • carson city historical society
2009 4th of July in Northern Nevada
Wondering where to celebrate the 4th of July in and around Reno? You have several patriotic options including parades, fireworks, and fun.
4th of july • reno nevada • sparks nevada • lake tahoe nevada • nevada entertainment
Wondering where to celebrate the 4th of July in and around Reno? You have several patriotic options including parades, fireworks, and fun.
4th of july • reno nevada • sparks nevada • lake tahoe nevada • nevada entertainment
America's Civil War Today - October 2009
The last grand celebration to honor those who lived and fought through the Civil War was held during the centennial (1961-1965). Sesquicentennial events will soon begin.
america's civil war • sesquicentennial • 150th anniversary • pennsylvania • philadelphia
The last grand celebration to honor those who lived and fought through the Civil War was held during the centennial (1961-1965). Sesquicentennial events will soon begin.
america's civil war • sesquicentennial • 150th anniversary • pennsylvania • philadelphia
Exploring Nevada's Ghost Towns
Hundreds of abandoned ghost towns and mining camps in the U. S. West are historical treasure troves, and Nevada's among the richest.
nevada ghost towns • nevada mining history • nevada's bonanzas • seven troughs nevada • rochester nevada
Hundreds of abandoned ghost towns and mining camps in the U. S. West are historical treasure troves, and Nevada's among the richest.
nevada ghost towns • nevada mining history • nevada's bonanzas • seven troughs nevada • rochester nevada
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