The last 55 miles from the Muddy River to the Las Vegas valley. Not a drop of water. travelers tried to do that stretch by night. Consider this: 55 miles does not sound like much, but in those days travelers were on horse back, pushing carts, used mules, or walked, toting their belongings. That lousy 55 miles could take four or five days through a burning desert. Oddly enough, travelers trying to reach Reno, NV had the same problem. Maybe worse. They had to cross the forty mile desert. Old time reports tell of harrowing scenes of thousands of dead animals, discarded household goods, and dead bodies. They had followed the Humboldt River until it disappeared into the Humboldt sink. After that no more water.

We try to help the local artist community and this expensive space is a donation. This month we feature three books. They are: Nevada a Strange State, Silveropolis and The Great Lake Mead water Caper. Hopefully you can help. The books are on Amazon. We thank you.