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By David Ward — October 7 of this past year found me in Nevada’s Kershaw-Ryan State Park, just outside of Caliente, Nevada, trying not to shiver in the 40°F temperature and awaiting the start of the Park to Park Pedal Century Ride.
Logan City is surrounded by the beauty and history of Mount Irish Archeological District and includes a variety of trails for off-roading vehicles and hikers to explore. Its welcoming scenery draws tourists in for adventure, but Logan City isn’t just home to beautiful views. It also is home to what remains of a former mining town with quite the history, opening a window to Nevada’s early years. The rocky terrain juxtaposed against the reminisce of a city that used to be, Logan City is a must-see destination.
Originally established in 1865, prospectors discovered silver on the eastern slope of Mt. Irish and quickly settled the land and mined the resource. The mining success brought more people in, and after a mill was established to process the Logan City ore, the population eventually grew to 300, opening its own post office in 1868.
Though the town grew to a few hundred people, it was quickly abandoned leaving behind the reminiscence of the lives that used to live there.
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“I’m no stranger to weird road trips in my travels.
“As a product of the generation that grew up on “Unsolved Mysteries” and “The X-Files,” I’m also naturally predisposed to the unexplained.
“So when I heard we’d be within a short drive of Nevada’s Extraterrestrial Highway on a recent trip through the state, visiting was a no-brainer.
“The 98 miles of Nevada’s State Route 375 have been known as the Extraterrestrial Highway since an official name change by the state’s tourism commission in 1996.
“The road’s proximity to Area 51, a top-secret government base that many believe to be home to extraterrestrial secrets, is one reason alien enthusiasts flock to the area.
“Although we didn’t see anything hovering above, we did encounter some other weird sights along the way.”
“The Sun has reached out to mayors and representatives of the Silver State’s 19 cities, giving them a platform in our pages to talk about their area’s history and attractions and to describe what makes them special and what challenges they face. Today, we present a Q+A with Caliente Mayor Steve Rowe.”
It was impressive. Beautiful green lawns and tall billowing trees set against the background of neatly painted and well-kept houses. The schools I drove by would be the envy of any larger town.
The Bureau of Land Management Ely District is making Christmas tree-cutting permits available to the public.
Permits cost $5 each with a limit of 10 per purchaser. Purchase permits in-person at the Ely District and Caliente Field offices, online, or by telephone.
The offices will conduct over-the-counter sales through noon on Friday, Dec. 22. The Ely District Office is located at 702 North Industrial Way, in Ely. The Caliente Field Office is located at 1400 S. Front Street, in Caliente. Office hours are 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. Permits will also be available at the Great Basin National Park Lehman Caves Visitor Center during regular business hours through Saturday, Dec. 23. Visitor Center hours are 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., seven days a week, excluding Thanksgiving Day.
Permits are available for purchase online 24 hours a day, seven days a week through the BLM Special Forest Products Online Permit Sales Pilot Program. To purchase a permit online, go to https://forestproducts.blm.gov/. Click on Nevada, select the Bristlecone or Caliente Field Office, and select Christmas tree. Complete and submit the application. Enter your credit/debit card information. Your payment will be processed within minutes, and you may print your permit. Additional information, including stipulations and a map are available for download. All purchased permits are final, no refunds will be granted.
To purchase a permit(s) over the phone using a credit or debit card, call the Ely District Office at (775) 289-1800 or Caliente Field Office at (775) 726-8100.
Christmas trees may be harvested on all BLM-administered lands except those designated wilderness and wilderness study areas. The Ely (District) Resource Management Plan also prohibits Christmas tree harvesting in the Blue Mass, Lower Meadow Valley Wash, Mount Irish, Shoshone Ponds and Swamp Cedar areas of critical environmental concern. Only pinion-pine, juniper and white fir may be harvested. The cutting of all other trees is prohibited.
For more information, call the Ely District Office at (775) 289-1800 or Caliente Field Office at (775) 726-8100.
