I’ve always been a history kinda guy. I’m not saying that I tore through my high school history textbooks like they were the hunger games, but I’ve always loved learning the stories about the people and places that came before us. I’ve always loved going to old ghost towns and trying to imagine what life was like 100 years ago in that exact spot, or looking at old coins and wondering about all the different people whose hands that small circle of metal passed through. History has so much to tell us about ourselves, and who we may become. I’ve always been a fan of a good story (who isn’t?) and to me, all history is, is a bunch of really good stories.

Which is part of the reason I was so excited to move to Carson City, the capital of Nevada. Just from driving through the town I could tell that it was an area steeped in history, with cute, remarkably well preserved old building lining the streets, and the sort of city planning that could only have occurred before the invention of cookie-cutter condos. I knew that the old city was an old book full of mystery and intrigue, sitting at the back of the library, just waiting to be opened.

After getting settled in, and taking care of few small chores like getting a job and a place to stay, I went for a walk downtown, to try and get to know my new home.  It was time to open that dusty tome known as Carson City.

 

First up, the Nevada State Senate Building   

A Beautiful, working clock that greets visitors as they approach the building

 

The Nevada State Capitol Building   

The Carson City Farmer’s Market, held Saturday mornings during the summer and fall. Glad I went for my walk on a Saturday! TONS of delicious and fresh fruits and vegetables. Kind of like an adult candy shop, really. Definitely gotta be careful, you might end up taking home way more than you can possibly eat!

Some of the flowers around the area. The downtown area features some very beautiful areas, with lots of trees and flowers like these dotting the landscape. Walking around this part of the town is definitely a treat.  

Looking down the street near where the Farmer’s market is held. What a cute sidewalk, with the shops and the tall trees shading the walkway!

Pretty much right in the heart of downtown is the Firkin and Fox, formerly the St. Charles Hotel. Definitely going to be visiting and writing more on this place. Lots of history here!

Another historic building now houses the Tahoe Brewery! I hear the have delicious…might have to make a detour there soon!

Needless to say, I had a great time exploring this historic and beautiful town. Stay tuned for part two of this OhVenture, as I delve deeper into the history and the development of Nevada’s State Capitol.

October 5, 2015

The clouds rolled in, the skies darkened, the winds picked up and then…the first drops of Fall fell from the sky. But then, just as soon as it started it stopped, and the silver cracks appeared between the clouds, letting in bright rays of sunshine.

There are few things more beautiful than that period right after a rain, where everything is glistening and the air smells fresh. Fortunately the rains began to let up just as I was finishing my shift at work, so I raced home, changed, and then took my 97′ Jeep Cherokee (nicknamed Jon Snow) out for his first taste of dirt.

There are tons of trails and public land just outside Carson City, so I took some easy dirt roads up and around the Prison Hill area, admiring the scenery and letting Jon Snow rumble contentedly across the damp dirt. It was a beautiful evening, and definitely a treat getting out of the town for a while.

Here’s some pics from my evening out, hope you enjoy!