Buena Vista Valley Nevada

[ski3pin]

A weekend free, clear weather predicted, little snow in our mountains (19% of normal), what to do, what to do.................................head for Nevada and seek out a little history!

Buena Vista Valley Nevada - March 2015


Hope you enjoy tagging along on a quick getaway.

 

[Missing Link]

Most interesting, Ski . . . . .thanks for taking us along.

 

[BillM]

SKI,

That is really cool, I've been to the Unionville area doing inspections for the state but have not gone there to explore. You've definitely piqued my interest. I love the fact that you went looking for the airmail beacons and found one still standing. Too cool!

 

[Ted]

Wow, very cool indeed. I remember we talked about these and wondered if we would be able to find some remains. But you way exceeded that and found an intact beacon. Way to go!

 

[Casa Escarlata Robles Too]

Thanks Ski for the "history" trip.
Your reports are always extremely interesting.
Thanks again.
Frank

 

[Wandering Sagebrush]

A very interesting history trip/lesson. Thanks for sharing!

 

[takesiteasy]

Fun report! Set an objective and reach it- makes for a good day. Thanks.

 

[GroovyDad]

A few years ago, when I was a Tear Dropper, we had a teardrop rally in Unionville and we all camped in the Mokea Whitaker park. I don't know if they always allow it or if they just made an exception for the rally. It's a beautiful area.

 

[craig333]

Very interesting. I'm sure you're right, if I'd stumbled upon it I would have had no idea what it was. I wonder how far off my wild guess would be?

 

[Basin Deranged]

Fabulous!
Thanks for the history lesson.

 

[N'kwala]

Interesting account. Thanks.

 

[Foy]

Another winner of a TR. Thanks for posting.

Love the concrete arrows! Great dike, too.

Foy

 

[ski3pin]

Thanks all for your very kind comments. It was a fun weekend and we're glad you are enjoying it also.

 

[steelhead]

Very interesting report Ski. Thanks for posting it.

 

[Dughlas Stiubhart]

3pins, in the 90s I spent lots of time in Unionville because a pal of mine owned the Oldest Schoolhouse in in Nevada and the newer double wide-and metal barn on the hill above. In those days the B&B was frequented by Hollywood types and had a good business. I've hiked many miles in those mountains. There are some big mine ruins above the town that are worth a visit.

I always wondered how those early mail pilots got across the Great Basin at night and now I know. Thanks! Great report.

 

[ski3pin]

3pins, in the 90s I spent lots of time in Unionville because a pal of mine owned the Oldest Schoolhouse in in Nevada and the newer double wide-and metal barn on the hill above. In those days the B&B was frequented by Hollywood types and had a good business. I've hiked many miles in those mountains. There are some big mine ruins above the town that are worth a visit.

I always wondered how those early mail pilots got across the Great Basin at night and now I know. Thanks! Great report.

Interesting Stew, nice to know you had a connection.

 

[bnf3]

x2. Really enjoyed the report and lesson!

 

[ski3pin]

Thanks again everyone for your kind comments. They are appreciated.

I wanted to let you know I've been continuing to turn up more information and I've done some minor editing. The last arrow we visited is an Air Mail Beacon on the original route -

[SIZE=small]"The original transcontinental Air Mail Route followed the railroad and Humboldt River across Nevada. This was used for only one year until the [/SIZE][SIZE=small]infrastructure for the new[/SIZE] route was established from Battle Mountain to Fernley. This route was 150 miles shorter."

I've also added a link to another website I found

Arrows Across America

 

[Lighthawk]

There's a great map of the Transcontinental Air Transport, Inc. route across the country.
You can click to zoom in for more detail where you can see all the rail lines too.

 

[longhorn1]

Thanks Ski for another great trip report.