Monthly Archive: October 2023

Barnes Canyon Trailhead

Four miles East of Caliente, NV the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) completed a mountain biking/hiking trailhead last year. There’s free dry camping at the base of the trailhead with covered picnic tables, fire...

Exploring Alamo, NV with Family

We’d planned to meet family in Great Basin National Park; but due to a cold weather system the forecast is now calling for freezing temperatures, rain, and snow. So, we quickly change plans and...

Caliente Nevada – State Parks

Kershaw-Ryan State Park The lands known as “Kershaw Gardens” were donated to the State of Nevada by the Ryan family in 1934 for use as a public park. Dedicated in 1935, Kershaw-Ryan State Park...

Pioche Nevada & State Parks

Spring Valley State Park Located in the upper end of the Meadow Valley Wash, this park is named for the numerous natural springs in the area that have irrigated numerous pastures and ranches for...