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Boxing, Gold Mines and A Long Bar in Goldfield, NV History

The Misadventures of Mitch Kumstein Series
“Hey, Is That Teddy Roosevelt?
A look into Goldfield, NV history

Gans vs.Nelson Fight

Durin’ the mining boom of the early 20th century, Nevada was a crazy place! Towns poppin’ up everywhere. Fortunes won and lost almost overnight. And some of the craziest money-makin’ schemes bein’ hatched [...]

Where to go on T-day.

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Thanksgiving Holiday Destinations For Desert Travelers
By L. Bremner

November marks the national holiday of Thanksgiving.  It is a time when we get together with friends and family to be thankful for what we have.  It is also a great holiday for outdoor activities in the desert region.  The weather is cooler [...]

The Ghost Dance of Jack Wilson

The Misadventures of Mitch Kumstein Series (The dog that blogs)
Wovoka and the The Ghost Dance

Ghost Dance

Last August, I decided ta take a little time off and road trip from Las Vegas ta the Black Rock desert of Northern Nevada, where every year on Labor Day weekend, they fire up the Burnin’ [...]

Oct. 23rd '09: Houseboating on Lake Mead

Road Trip To Lake Mead
Lake Mead National Recreation Area
by L. Bremner of DesertRoadTrippin.com

Houseboat and motor boat on sandy beach at Lake Mead.

Exploring the desert has been a long-time fascination and passion of my Dad’s.  He would take the family on trips to remote parts of the desert in search of gold, [...]

Now Where’d That Mule Go? A Story About Shorty Harris.

Now Where’d That Mule Go?
The Misadventures of Mitch Kumstein
(the dog who blogs)

Bullfrog Cemetary

Did ya ever wonder how much that 1968 Camaro ya drove around and abused as a kid is worth today?  Or why ya attached a rookie Henry Aaron card to yur rear spokes just ta hear that cool noise?  [...]