Deeth (Elko County, Nevada) – September 2008

 My Mum took these pictures.  This was near where the “western relatives” live.  The town of Deeth was established as a stop-over on the rail lines in 1869, although it didn’t get a post office until 1875.  The area primarily was supported by cattle ranching, and still does into the modern day.  A fire in 1915 destroyed most of the town, which was never rebuilt.  Some urban development was done more recently, but as the pictures show most of that was abandoned too.  Other than the post office (which still remains in operation) there isn’t much here anymore.

Palisade Lodge (Elko County, Nevada) – September 2008

 My Mum took these pictures.  While visiting the area where the “western relatives” live, one of the field trips which was done was to the remains of Palisade Lodge.  It was originally built in 1876, but very little remains of the building.  Also in the vicinity was a major rail line, which was still in use.  While not a lot of historic stuff to see here, what’s of more interest was the terrain.

Lamoille Canyon (Elko County, Nevada) – September 2008

 My Mum took these pictures.  This is a 12 mile canyon which exists within the Ruby Mountains of northern Nevada.  My parents (and many of the extended family) were out that way visiting the “western cousins” and got to go on a tour of some of the points of interest in the area.  They just drove around the area, as opposed to doing an actual hike in.  Other than Uncle Earl, no one had the inclination to have done it.  Earl would’ve done it anyway, as that was the type of person he was.  I would’ve gone with him, as I’d enjoy that challenge.  Still, looking at the pictures was fabulous, as these are not “large mountains” in the area (considering the vicinity of the Rockies).