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Cabin in the Sky
In the 1970s and 1980s, one of the “It” places to eat was the Cabin in the Sky up on the Comstock. The Cabin was the place to see and be seen. This was the place for the view, the … Continue reading
Oh, the Places We’ll go…
During the shutdown, we did what millions of other Americans did – we snacked (alot!), binged on NetFlix and surfed the Web. Our surfing paid off as we found a couple of sites in Nevada that are home to prime … Continue reading
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Frontier Motel
The Frontier Motel was built in 1949 and quickly became an early day destination resort. People from both this county and Canada would plan their vacations around a stay at the motel. During the early days, the motel has a … Continue reading
Hi-Way 50 Motel
– UPDATE – Yet another creation integral to Nevada’s history has fallen prey to the evergrowing development in our area. Once again, progress marched forward, kicking Nevada history to the curb in the process! Over the last 3 – 4 … Continue reading
Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Church
During the 1940s, Ernest and Burton Wungnema built a number of churches in and around Lake Tahoe. We believe that this church, Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Church in Kings Beach, California, is one of those churches. This church … Continue reading