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slgwv

Joined Atlas Obscura in 2021

I'm a geologist by training and have taught at the University of Nevada, Reno. I've lived most of my life in the US west and currently reside outside Reno, Nevada. I like hiking and exploring 4wd roads, and continue to check out lots of out-of-the-way spots. A disclaimer: the infelicities in the text on a number of the places I've submitted are due to Atlas Obscura's editing. In case anyone's wondering, my avatar is a picture of Fissure Ridge, a volcanic eruptive center about 15 miles west of Gabbs, Nevada. In addition, more of my travels can be found at the Ipernity photo-sharing site:
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Los Angeles and Salt Lake Railroad

Deep Synoptic Array

Antelope Springs CCC Camp

Crystal Peak

Ruth, USA

Nevada Copper Country Historical Marker

Eureka, USA

Tannehill Cabin

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The schoolhouse.

Caliente, Nevada

Elgin Schoolhouse

This one-room school in the tiny railroad settlement of Elgin didn't close down until 1967

Kershaw-Ryan State Park Photo: Kershaw-Ryan State Park

Caliente, Nevada

Kershaw-Ryan State Park

Wheeler Peak Photo: Ken and Alicia Lund

Nevada

Wheeler Peak

Patterson Pass Campground Photo: Lonnie Huffman

Pioche, Nevada

Patterson Pass Campground

Mount Wilson Guest Ranch Photo: Daniel Fergus

Pioche, Nevada

Mount Wilson Guest Ranch

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The three kilns in the distance, from the slag terrace.

Pioche, Nevada

Bristol Well

Beehive charcoal kilns and slag deposits mark this late 19th century camp centered on a smelter.

Spring Valley State Park Photo: Novobaczky Jozsef

Pioche, Nevada

Spring Valley State Park

Echo Canyon State Park Photo: D Fil

Pioche, Nevada

Echo Canyon State Park

GodBe Mill Photo: Heidi Wilson

Pioche, Nevada

GodBe Mill

Overland Hotel & Saloon Photo: Overland Hotel & Saloon

Pioche, Nevada

Overland Hotel & Saloon

Million Dollar Courthouse Photo: Kevin Stewart

Pioche, Nevada

Million Dollar Courthouse

Pioche Photo: Eric Valentine

Pioche, Nevada

Pioche

Pioche, Nevada

Caselton

Teapot Arch Photo: Shadae Talebi

Panaca, Nevada

Teapot Arch

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The Silver Cafe is a mom-and-pop diner that has been family operated for generations.

Pioche, Nevada

Historic Silver Café

Ghost hunters have fueled up at this diner for more than a century.

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Looking out a slot canyon.

Panaca, Nevada

Cathedral Gorge

Narrow slot canyons in a badland eroded into soft sedimentary rock provide an otherworldly landscape in this remote Nevada state park.

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The upper port on the western kiln.

Panaca, Nevada

Panaca Summit Kilns

Two well-preserved charcoal kilns survive in a remote part of eastern Nevada.

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Looking south not far from Caliente.  The paved path to the right of the highway connects Caliente with Kershaw-Ryan State Park and is open to non-motorized traffic.

Etna, Nevada

Meadow Valley Wash

Much of the spectacular canyon followed over a century ago by the Los Angeles & Salt Lake railroad is now accessible to cars.

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