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Elk Point at Lake Tahoe

It was a nice spring day, one of those special days we get early in April. One where you can feel summer coming. So, we thought we take advantage of the pre-tourist season at Lake Tahoe and take a drive … Continue reading

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Retaining Wall, Virginia City

This retaining wall is located on State Route 341, heading into Virginia City. It was built approximately 50 years ago by Randall, Johnny and Raymond Wungnema and (nephew/cousin) Darryl Crawford. Ever thrifty, these stonemason used the stones left behind after … Continue reading

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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

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