This marker is located along the road that leads from Carson City to Virginia City. It's on a…read moresomewhat steep hill and there is a train crossing. It's on the east side of the road. The marker reads, "Gold Hill's first fire company was organized as Silver Hook & Ladd on Novemeber 18, 1863. It disbanded and re-organized as Liberty Hose Co. No.1 on August 19 1864, purchasing its first hose carriage from Folsom & Hiller of San Francisco in October of 1864 for $400. The company occupied a 16 by 25 foot town owned building, later moving to Sol Weil's building on Main St. In 1868, the company purchased a Hunneman hand-pumped fire engine from San Francisco's Howard Engine Co. No.3, re-organizing as an engine company, but retaining the hose company. In 1869 Liberty built its own 28 by 60 foot firehouse on this site, with a bell tower and second floor rooms for the foreman and one or two others. In 1873, the company sold the Hunneman hand engine and purchased a new Button hand, adding a structure on the north side for maintaining and storing hose in 1874. Liberty sold its hand engine in 1910, keeping a four-wheel hose carriage and two-wheel cart in service. Liberty Engine and Hose No.1 disbanded in 1938. A WPA project repaired and painted the firehouse that year, but the combination of heavy snows and schools desk stored on the second floor collapsed the old firehouse in the winter of 1952." All that remains is this stone monument where the roof tower has been mounted. There is not much space here for parking but if the road is quiet, you can pull to the side. [Review 17698 overall - 44 in Nevada - 1219 of 2022.]

Excellent bridge replacement. The RTC has replaced 2 dilapidated bridges with these beautiful new…read morebridges that are functional for driving, walking, bicycling, river viewing, and sitting. These bridges are located in and over Wingfield Park and will be closed for events. The underneath of the bridges was not forgotten either, they are decorated and functional as well.

The Balanced Rocking Stone is a 17 ton granite boulder that overlooks the town of Truckee. Some…read morecall it an irrelevant roadside attraction, a non notable geological anomaly, a boring local landmark, a incurious curiosity... whatever. Thus making this an irrelevant review. Supposedly in the past, the Washoe Native Americans took interest in it... some say revered it. In the 1860s, a museum was built next to it by the "prominent" citizen, CF McGlashan. That is long gone and what is next to it now is the Truckee Veterans Memorial Building and parking lot. The boulder no longer rocks as legend had it. There is a gazebo built on top of it and a steel staircase to the top. From the top, you can view parts of the town below and the mountain range in the distance. The view is nice. But it didn't take my breath away. Actually I had to hold my breath... beware the top of the boulder and gazebo is filled with bird poo and is not consistently maintained. Watch where you step. The landmark can be viewed in less than 10 minutes. But if you enjoy history and local folklore, it's worth checking out at least once if you have the time and inclination to do so. Sorry folks, my pics aren't very good. I don't have a full on view of the rock boulder.

Along the side of Geiger Grade Road as it descends from Virginia City to Reno (if you're headed the…read moreother way, it would be ascending), this red stone and concrete marker points out some of the history of the area. The marker reads, "North of this marker, a station was established in 1860 on Geiger and Tilton's new toll road from Truckee Meadows, ** Fine springs, terminus of several wood roads, and a population of teamsters, stock and sheep men were found at Lousetown. Nevada's most unique name. The area included the first Virginia City railroad surveys, first ice project, and race track with trap shooting and picnic grounds. The first telegraph line to Reno and the largest toll station in the area in the area were in the vacinity [sic] of this marker." The road is wide enough here that you can stop and pull over to see the sight and also appreciate the view from here. [Review 17707 overall - 52 in Nevada - 1228 of 2022.]

Iconic hike with incredible, ever-changing views!…read more Round trip: ~11 miles, about 6-7 hours. Parking: Free, plenty of spaces. Restrooms: 4 unisex restrooms (very smelly). Water: No water fountain at the trailhead, so bring plenty of water. Cell service is poor. The hike starts at about 8,900 ft and climbs roughly 2,500 ft to the 10,776-ft summit. The first 2.5 miles are relatively flat and easy, making it a popular turnaround point for the waterfall. After that, it becomes a steep, strenuous climb with very few switchbacks. Dogs are allowed but must be leashed. During our hike, one unleashed dog kept running up and down the narrow trail at full speed, startling hikers and creating a safety hazard on the loose, steep sections. We asked the owner to leash the dog, but she ignored us. The summit is an extinct volcano. We hiked in mid-June 2026, there was still a section of snow and ice near the top that was extremely slippery. Hiking poles are highly recommended: I slipped and landed on my butt several times, and I'm grateful my friend was there to help me. The descent can be just as challenging because of the loose gravel and dirt, especially if you have bad knees. Definitely bring hiking poles. The scenery kept changing throughout the hike: Lake Tahoe views, forests, wildflower meadows, volcanic terrain, and snow near the summit. It was a tough hike, but the beautiful scenery made every step worth it.

We didn't hike to the real mountain summit, that's for the Sierra Clubbers. We got to the summit of…read morethe Mt Rose Highway. There's a nice parking area here and trail starting spots for hiking. We had our pick up truck on the super hot day down in the valleys. Here at over 8900 feet, the temps were much cooler and pleasant. We're on our way to Reno cause there's better food choices there than in North Tahoe. If you're not used to high altitude, it might be a little hard to breath. Living down in the Sac Valley in Red Bluff, I don't get much high altitude heavy breathing practice. Well, at high altitude anyways! If you're driving over the pass here, stop and check out this stopping spot.

I didn't have the same troubles accessing the cemetery that Lynette had back in 2014. I can only…read moreassume that's because they've improved the signage or the roads. It's still eight turns back from the road and through an industrial park that includes Waste Management, so be on the lookout for garbage trucks on the wrong side of the road. There is a small parking area at the end of an asphalt road and you'll need to walk in. The cemetery ground is uneven and sandy in most places, so it's not handicapped or wheelchair accessible. The marker near the entrance tells the story. "Empire City was a milling town that was established in 1855. As you read this storyboard you are facing east toward Brunswick Canyon. The City of Empire was located to your right about 1/4 - 1/2 mile. At one time Empire City stretched for 3/4 of a mile and had a peak population of 700 people. Located on the Carson River, it got its nickname, Seaport, because the river was used to ship timber here from Alpine County. Previously the timber had been hauled over the mountains. The town milled lumber, most of which was used in the underground labyrinth of the Comstock Lode. The primary ore that was milled here was silver and gold bearing quartz rock." "There are approximately 200 people buried in Empire Cemetery. The people buried here had an assortment of occupations such as: Laborers in the mills, shopkeepers, blacksmiths, carpenters, cooks, feeders, masons, real estate agents and amalgamators. Not all of the people here made it to adulthood as there are many children buried here. Also interned is a Vietnam Veteran who died serving his country." [Review 17696 overall - 42 in Nevada - 1217 of 2022.]

We were driving through on our way back from Reno to South Lake Tahoe…read more Always on the hunt to see interesting local historical landmarks, I Yelped the area and found that this wasn't too far out of our way. Getting there wasn't easy. Our GPS got us in the area, this Yelp map's no help. We found ourselves on Morgan Mill Road looking up at a hill. How to get up there? Going around on Deer Run Road brought us into an industrial maze that were all private roads. We asked at the Federal building and some nice folks tried looking at land maps but couldn't figure out a way in. So we chalked this up as a miss and started back on the road. My husband took a wrong turn (forgot which road) and just as he U-turned, saw this little sign atop a stop sign. http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/empire-cemetery-carson-city#KAFfKJrNcHMj0aj_m3YNYQ It looks like a private driveway to the industrial businesses up there, but we figured "Why not?" Found another little sign. That-a-way! http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/empire-cemetery-carson-city#XdftG581m96R8ny2jr31Bw Found it! It was rather eerie because nobody else was around. Even though there were all these businesses on our way up the hill, it felt isolated. You could tell that there's some maintenance done and that last stretch of road looked like new asphalt. You walk through a rusted turnstile to enter. There's a placard with historical info by the entrance. http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/empire-cemetery-carson-city#xPTFt_akP1FEkxzf3Z1NKQ Most of the headstones indicated that the Empire City residents buried here passed away around 100 years ago in the early 1900s. Some plots & headstones were elaborate. http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/empire-cemetery-carson-city#-8sjJEMIJ9PZBu12PMcspg http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/empire-cemetery-carson-city#wEdGp9O7pB_GdIqR9GvkwQ Hearing the wind whistling, it made us feel mournful. This is a very somber place. http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/empire-cemetery-carson-city#UYzdka2_AYM5W-w4wFrdbA We found Empire Cemetery to be interesting and worth the visit. While looking at the headstones and taking note of the lifespans, I let my imagination go and tried to picture the person and the life they led during this era. If you happen to be in the area, drop by to pay respects.

To write a complete review I must start 50 years ago. when I first became a fan of Truckee…read more Downtown Truckee was a quiet mix of rundown buildings with a few cool shops and awkward restaurants, think Viginia City without the mining. Hippies and the first wave of Subaru Wagons ruled the streets and alley ways of Downtown. The working-class people that worked around the north & west shores of Lake Tahoe mostly lived in Truckee or Kings Beach. Over the years Truckee grew and so did the tourism. Along came the rejuvenation and fancier shopping, eating, traffic, parking and gas prices that should make you blush. As Truckee took on a new persona of a Tahoe-esque destination. The housing got expensive and so did everything else. In 1993 Truckee incorporated and became a city. Along with this shiny new title this ushered in ways to support a city government. The Truckee Police and other city services were all in place by 2001. By 2005 the beginning of the question "now that we can attract tourists, how can we extract the most out of them?" Yes, paid parking, parking enforcement, traffic reduction, parallel parking, new taxes and fees. Today it is Sierra Nevada Mountain charm with unique shops, nice hotels and B & B inns, wine bars, expensive restaurants, art galleries, and 4 season recreation & adventure. Truckee is a short distance from Lake Tahoe and Donner Lake, and serves as a gateway to the growing areas like Northstar and Squaw Valley (don't come for me, that IS the name}. Downtown Truckee has charm and allure. The railroad museum is cool if you can figure out the hours. The Original Squeeze Inn has always been the draw for me and my family for more than 50 years, Thank You Shila and Crew. Oh, and the people that own the Sock Parlour are a horrible example of what the typical vibe is supposed to be in Historic Downtown Truckee.

This interesting sculpture is near the Nevada Supreme Court building, somewhat to the south of the…read morebuilding. It depicts a man with a pick in his hand above his head, swinging at the ground. The sculpture is quite lifelike and detailed. The inscription reads, "A gift from the Nevada mining industry to the state of Nevada in cooperation with the Nevada Mining Association. A Gift From the Nevada Mining Industry to the State of Nevada in Cooperation with the Nevada Mining Association. Presented on Behalf of the Industry by Timothy Collins, President of United Mining Corporation. Accepted and Dedicated by the Twenty-Sixth Governor of Nevada, The Hon. Richard H. Bryan." The bronze sculpture was dedicated in 1983. It also lists the major donors, donors and contributors who made it possible. [Review 17690 overall - 36 in Nevada - 1211 of 2022.]