We have been on a quest to visit all the state capitol buildings. This Nevada one was our 28th. I…read morealways enjoy the history of the area and the structure itself. This building was more museum like and less active use than others we have been to. They had several other buildings on the grounds where the assembly, senate, and state supreme court are actively working. The governor's office was still in the original main building. They had some nice museum displays that we walked through on our self guided tour. We came on a weekday and were able to walk through most every area of the building. The original rooms for the assembly, senate, and supreme court were preserved to be as they may have been in their early days of use. There was a lot of wood accents throughout the foyer area on the staircases and trim. The outside grounds had some monuments and statues to see, and a lot of lush green trees around the building. We could not get a photo of the exterior of the building with the dome due to the heavy tree cover. There was a scale model in the museum that shows what the structure looks like so we got an idea of the size and configuration. If in town, I'd recommend making this stop to experience the heart of US history.

We were in Lake Tahoe for the weekend and decided to visit the State Capitol on a rainy day. We…read morehad been to several other State Capitol buildings and had even toured several of them. Admission here is free and there was not really a tour so we wondered around on our own. The hallways have large portraits of prior Governors. The office of the current Governor and the Secretary of State are also located on the first floor. The secind floor has the Supreme Court and the Assembly, as well as a very informative museum about the history of Nevada. It is not a very large building so you can get through it all in about thirty minutes.

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.

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.

I was here last week as part of a Legislative day. We met for Lunch just outside Supreme Court…read moreChambers and in plain sight to admire it from a short distance. While here, we had the opportunity to meet one of the Justices, the Attorney General, Lt. Governor, and a couple members of the Legislature. A short but very impactful visit!

This is a gorgeous courthouse. In the front, there's a park with trees displaying myriads of…read morecolor: orange, red, yellow. Inside, there's a brown hued courtroom with seven seats for the justices to hear arguments. Underneath, on the first floor, is a nice law library with leather couches and wood finishes. And since NV has no intermediate courts, if you f* up in trial court, this is your only other chance at redemption.

Carson City and the Carson River that goes through the city are named after Kit Carson who explored…read morethe area and found a new route across the Sierras with John C. Fremont. Also referred to as the "Daniel Boone of the West," Christopher Houston Carson was a fur trapper, wilderness guide, Indian agent, and U.S. Army officer. He became a frontier legend in his own lifetime through biographies and news articles, and exaggerated versions of his exploits that were the subject of dime novels. I know all of that from visiting his home and museum in Taos NM https://www.yelp.com/biz/kit-carson-home-and-museum-taos?hrid=PkZ27jVvIExwkVMgK7tySA. The statue shows Carson on horseback. It also includes maps of Nevada showing his various travels through the state. The marker below reads, "It was in the winter of 1843 - 1844 when Kit Carson, along with the John C. Fremont expedition worked his way south from Pyramid Lake looking for an easy route across the Sierra Nevada. Carson, depicted here, tracking his way through the mountains east of this location, was considered one of the best mountain men of the day. His name is still synonymous with the wide-open spaces and lore of the American west, an image we still cherish as part of our freedom and heritage. It is the spirit and love of the West that we honor with this statue." [Review 17691 overall - 37 in Nevada - 1212 of 2022.]

Pimps, whores, liars, and 1/4 Neagroes [sic]! Yep, believe it or not, that is what was officially…read morewritten on the state's witness list for an inmate held in the jail here on April 8, 1922. Wow, times have changed, and for the better. See: https://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/dayton-historic-firehouse-and-jail-dayton?select=r0HaCLrbEd4UHFC0gBq0Ag&utm_campaign=www_photo_share_popup&utm_medium=copy_link&utm_source=(direct). So, I went here Saturday, June 1, 2019 during the 18th Annual Oodles of Noodles Festival and Pasta Cook-Off in Old Town Dayton. The site is run by the Historical Society of Dayton Valley and is only open during events like this, or by appointment, so I needed to go here at this time if I wanted to see it. I first had gone to the fire department tent to ask where it was. The nice employee there led me to it, about a quarter of a block away. Outside of this historic landmark, there is a rock marker with a plaque on it which gives a little of the history of the building. The building itself is from circa 1861 and has no electricity or running water. They used gas lanterns to light it back in the day and a coal or wood-burning heater to heat it (see here: https://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/dayton-historic-firehouse-and-jail-dayton?select=QtEoYJq92efzQtGo_Upnow&utm_campaign=www_photo_share_popup&utm_medium=copy_link&utm_source=(direct) ). It is two rooms. The front is a garage where a 1900's motorized firetruck is, on a concrete floor; and the back was converted to a jail after the Lyon County Courthouse in Dayton down the street burned down. They had no place to put it, so they brought it here. The fire engine is named "Granny", and i think they did run it in Parades, like the Nevada Day Parade, when it ran. Now they have one or two other old fire engines they use. There was a sign not to sit in the seat, as it was fragile, although Mabel, the docent from the historical society, let a small child sit there for pics. There is also a bell which people can ring, via a cord which goes up though a small hole to the roof. The chime of this bell is different, on purpose, from the one in the museum, so people would know when there was a fire. There were various items in the truck and displays around it, including old firemen's boots, helmets and equipment; glass bottles; an old fire extinguisher; a letter, and a historic freezer and refrigerator. Going in the back by the jail, on the wood floor, was scary for me. The planks creaked as I walked on them. I am heavy, so I thought my weight might collapse them, so I walked carefully. The jail itself is like a cage, with two cells connected, for up to two people in each one. There was very little room in each cell. They were maybe 6 feet long by 4 feet wide, with bunk beds and a small pot where you went to the bathroom. Mabel was so nice. She let me sit on the chair in the front to rest and talked to me when she wasn't helping the other visitors. She told me about the historical society, and you could tell she loved her job. She also was one of the people who wrote the guide they give out for visitors to the many historical sites in Dayton. As I went in the back room, Mabel said she would turn on the lights for me and she went out the side door, presumably to turn them on. A few minutes later, I asked why the lights weren't on, and she laughed. She said to get light in there, they open the door, lol! She then told me this building had no electricity! I was very happy to visit here, as Mabel made me feel very welcome, just as another historical society volunteer made me feel welcome at their museum the other day. I recommend going here when you get the chance.

I have been going to Tahoe for a long time. As a kid we used to vacation here every other summer…read more It is a fascinating location. Few locals and tons of tourist and vacationers like me. My Aunt did have a cabin in the neighborhood just as you got to the bottom of the mountain. in Meyers. So many fond memories. I came with my Elite Yelp group for the weekend. We had a ball. We ate out all weekend and hit the beaches. We hiked Eagle Falls . The weather held out and we had so much fun. The people were really nice everywhere we went. South Lake Tahoe is always a great place to visit.

1 of 2 Yelp reviews. Just noticed Yelp has two reviews for…read morethis city, so I am combining my two reviews into one. Wait, where are my photos?!?! So good to be back in the old neighborhood with our good friends back in the area also. We plan to come back here more and more frequently, off season of course. :) This was our 5 star area when my daughter was a kid. Before it got TOO touristy. We spent our winters here for like 10+ years and then moved to Incline (less touristy) for 10+ years, and we are now enjoying South Reno and hopefully for the next 10+ years...? LOL. Wait, how old am I? Quality/Quantity - So many restaurant changes... Which is good and bad. Casino brands continue to change (Bally), Caesar Republic, Golden Nugget, etc. And more importantly, I see more and more craft breweries pop up; thank you, lol. Heavenly was our ski resort back in the day. Yes, I still have my Epic pass. And this location is still close enough to go to Kirkwood. It is getting harder and harder for me to visit these resorts, as Mt Rose is currently my favorite local mountain. Summer, which I do NOT come often enough, is bike friendly. Approximately 16.5 square miles. 21k+ population. Today we just stayed at the house because our friends just wanted to cook and relax. She is an excellent cook. Best things to do in Lake Tahoe are: Skiing, snow mobiling, the lake, water sports, hiking, beaches, horseback riding, food and brewery scene continue to improve, etc. Atmosphere - The city is a huge tourist attraction, so we try to ONLY come during off peak seasons. We typically do not come on a day like today, but it was too hot for our friends to come to Reno. There are more and more nicer restaurants popping up, thank you. But they are typically too small and the waits are too long, hence the off season visits. Service - Tourist attraction, so the service reflects that. Price - Slightly above average, but that is the price for tourists. Owner Comments - Congrats on your success since 1965 incorporation. 1944 - First gaming, Harvey's Wagon Wheel Saloon and Gaming. 1960 - Winter Olympics. 2021 - Caldor Fire forced the entire city to evacuate.

Our group had an excellent experience touring the property. Just a heads up for less than mobile…read morefolks, there are some very steep steps involved in touring this historic property. Our tour was conducted by Halen, who was incredibly knowledgeable about not only the mansion, but the history of the area. The price for a tour is very reasonable. Just be sure to wave hello to the girls on the second floor...you'll understand when you take the tour.

We always visit the Mackey Mansion in Virginia City near Halloween in the fall. We love this annual…read morefriends-family tradition! Instead of our usual tours, this year we did the haunted house. It was short, but it was great fun. The whole experience was interactive, and everyone had an amazing time!

I was her last week for a Legislative Day sponsored by Jewish Nevada. After meeting at the State…read moreCapital and enjoying Lunch at the Supreme Court, we all wandered over the Nevada Legislature ready to talk with various representatives about 4 specific bills of interest. When I worked in Industry years ago in California, our business association did this sort of thing. The procedure is the same. You dress up a little more and you go to the representative's office for maybe a 15 minute appointment. If you're lucky, you get to talk to their Chief of Staff, who does the heavy lifting. Or if you're not, the person is a no show, usually because a vote has been called or there's an unexpected caucus meeting. In between, the representative escorts you into their office for a pleasant conversation with questions and of course a heartfelt thank you. In our case, we were speaking with "friends" of our legislation, which also meant lots of smiles, softball discussion, and pictures for future publication. The State of Nevada version is a bit different than California as it's a smaller legislature, it's in Carson City, there's a huge Las Vegas area contingent, and it only meets for 4-5 months every other year. So you get situations like the one one Las Vegas representative I chatted with about his long term rental in the Carson Valley and what he did in his free time so far away from home. I suppose that also goes for a lot of the support staff, lobbyists, etc. who have to be here too. If you're local, it's good seasonal or retirement work, but only if you want several 60+ hour weeks concentrated within this relatively tight and robust schedule. It was great to be back to this sort of thing and to see parts of the legislative process (and energy) up close. I was also impressed with the professionalism of the building staff, particularly Security. They also have a nice little gift shop on the ground floor that is definitely worth a look during one of your waits.

What an honor to be included in the field trip to the Nevada Legislature. A bunch of Speech and…read moreDebate teams from Northern Nevada took part in the National Speech and Debate Education Day as part of the Northern Nevada Forensic League. We were honored with a tour and some history of our state and our state government. We got the privilege to sit in on the assembly as they took care of some business and voted on items on the agenda. Some interesting history we learned today from the gentleman who gave us our tour of the legislature building and the grounds. The Nevada Legislature first met in 1861 at the Warm Springs Hotel. Once the Nevada State Capitol building was built the Nevada Legislature met there until 1971. In 1971 they built their own building.