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Kit Carson and horse

Kit Carson and horse
Kit Carson statue in front of the Supreme Court of Nevada

Carson City is the capital of Nevada and takes its name from mountain man and adventurer Kit Carson. He passed thru these parts way back in 1843 and 1844 with the John Fremont expedition. This terrific statue sits in a lovely courtyard in front of the Nevada Supreme Court in downtown Carson City. Photo taken… Continue reading Kit Carson and horse

Kings Beach Lake Tahoe

Kings Beach Lake Tahoe
View of Lake Tahoe from Kings Beach, Nevada

Sitting towards the top of the Lake Tahoe area at 10,778 feet is Mount Rose in Nevada. As you come down Mount Rose, you enter Incline Village, NV. And where Incline Village meets Lake Tahoe, you have Kings Beach. It looked especially lovely when I recently visited on April 20, 2021.