Nevada State Parks offers Comstock water history tours at Lake Tahoe
LAKE TAHOE, Nev. – Join a park ranger on a guided tour and learn of Tahoe’s Comstock history, when the land that now makes up the park at Spooner Lake was used to harvest wood and water to feed the mines and population of Virginia City.
The tour will follow the remnants of the Virginia Gold Hill Water Company flumes and inverted siphon. This system was built in 1873 and there are many fascinating historic sites that remain to this day. Please be prepared for a day in the backcountry. Bring lunch, water, sturdy boots, sunscreen and a hat. Please dress for the weather.
The tours will depart at 9:30 a.m. on both Saturday and Sunday Sept. 9-10, and will return to the same location no later than 4 p.m. Sign-ups are required and participation is limited to the first 12 people who sign up. Reserve a spot by calling 775-831-0494 or emailing TahoeSP@gmail.com. Parking is on the street in Lakeview Estates.
WHEN: Saturday, Sept. 9 and Sunday, Sept. 10 from 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.
WHERE: 4400 Hobart Road, Carson City, NV 89703
COST: Free
CONTACT: Josh Rhein, 775-831-0494 or tahoesp@gmail.com
The Nevada Division of State Parks plans, develops and maintains a system of parks and recreation areas for the use and enjoyment of more than 3.5 million visitors a year. The division was established in 1963 by the Nevada Legislature to form a new state park agency within the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources. The division manages and maintains 25 parks, historic sites and recreation areas in Nevada.
— Jenny Ramella is an Education and Information Officer for Nevada State Parks.
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