Petroglyphs

If you're not familiar with the term, petroglyphs are images carved into the surface of a rock by prehistoric people, thus they are long-lasting as they cannot be washed away.  And get this, some of North America's oldest petroglyphs are located in Nevada!  There have been many scientific debates about what the symbols represent - to mark a trail or boundary, to record and memorialize important events or to depict sacred ceremonies.  Regardless of what these people were trying to tell others way back then, we were lucky to have a guide show us where these petroglyphs are located near us and we are sharing some of them with you!  Perhaps, it's letting everyone know where the best watering hole is located!  

The link below refers to petroglyphs found in the Pyramid Lake area, which is south of Gerlach (about a three hour drive from our ranch).  
Oldest Know Petroglyphs 

Metal Detecting On The Ranch

This property definitely has some interesting history to it.  A Civilian Conservation Corps Camp (a program designed to help the nation get back on its feet and of the "boys" who did so much to restore Nevada's lands and resources) was located right here on this ranch in the 1930's.  More information on the CCC is in another section on this website.  For those intrigued with discovering historical artifacts, all one needs is a metal detector and a little time and patience.  

While many of the finds have been iron in nature (nails, tacks, screws), some interesting items have been unearthed!  An old schoolhouse was located here and a pair of children's scissors, dice and a yellow craft bead were found.  Tent stakes, canteens, metal dinner plates, Army shirt buttons, a 1929 license plate and old vehicle parts were not unusual finds.  The most interesting item to date is an 1802 penny (a little larger than a quarter), which makes one wonder who lost it - possibly the Lewis and Clark Expedition or someone passing through on their way to California during the 1849 gold rush?  It makes one wonder.  It wasn't in the best shape, having been in the dirt for who knows how long.  Regardless, it's a treasured find!  

This is what it looks like had it been in excellent condition.  

Lady at the Bank

​We came across the following story which describes the hard work and dedication of those who raise cattle for a living. It was written by Ruby Uhart who has family in Alturas, about 20 miles from us. Ruby lives on a ranch "in the middle of nowhere" and blogs about ranch life at Rubyuhart.com.  

Last fall I'd gone into the bank to deposit checks after we'd sold  our calves. The lady at the front desk wasn't familiar with the company who had written the check. I explained to her who they were and that we had sold two loads of calves. 
She replied, "Wow! I'm in the wrong business."
At the time, it caught me off guard that she would say something like that, and all I could do was chuckle a little and say, "No. You're not."

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