Guy Rocha, former Nevada State Archivist and noted historian, will present “Carson Valley Myth-Busting” at the Dangberg Home Ranch Historic Park on Saturday, July 18. The public is invited to attend this free outdoor program, which begins at 11 a.m

Rocha will set the record straight about 19th and 20th century Carson Valley historical myths, separating fact from fiction. He will address the long-standing, but untrue, belief that Dr. Eliza Cook was Nevada’s first female physician, the conflicting claims on the inspiration for George Washington Gale Ferris’ invention of the Ferris Wheel and the half-truths that have become entrenched in the public mind regarding film actress Mary Pickford’s Nevada connections. He will explore these and other dubious claims related to local history and discuss how such untruths develop.

“People are obsessed with superlatives—they want the first, biggest, tallest, last,” Rocha explained. “But they sometimes derive...

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A unique opportunity for photographers and nature lovers presents itself at the end of February. The annual Eagles and Ag event in Nevada’s beautiful Carson Valley is coming back.

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One of the West’s most unusual events, the “Eagles and Agriculture” gathering in Northern Nevada’s Carson Valley, takes place February 27th through March 1st. The three day event combines the year’s best opportunity to view and photograph bald eagles and other birds of prey with options that include falconing field demonstrations and a two day wildlife photography workshop, as well as a rare chance to access some of Carson Valley’s working ranches and historic barns. There’s even an opportunity to paddle the Carson River for an even more unusual viewing and photography experience.

Event registration desk: (775) 782-9835, www.visitcarsonvalley.org. Participation is limited for the various events, and early registration is encouraged.

I talked a few weeks ago about taking a glider ride out of the Carson Valley and over Lake Tahoe, and now I want to mention that out of that same airport (Minden/Tahoe) you can also take the ultimate plunge—a skydiving trip.

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I’m not a huge thrill seeker, but when the prospect of going up in a glider arose, I didn’t hesitate to go for it. Soaring NV, the newest glider company in Minden, wanted to show off what they can do.

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