Fallon Nevada Court House

This historical landmark is at the corner of Main Street and Williams Street 

Fallon, Nevada Court House by abadu44
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Guess what is being built next to the museum in Fallon Nevada?

Guess what is being built next to the museum in Fallon Nevada?

    I suppose they're just trying to be more efficient, but then again maybe it was just simply unintentional. It does make it convenient for our seniors being so close to the museum they now can visit the things they used own. Of course they were just thinking about street access and they do need a new senior center. But you have to admit it does cause some sublime thoughts to rise to the surface. If someone has memory problems they may very well end up in the museum instead of the senior center. Or maybe the museum was simply looking for an experienced source of help. Of course now they can offer a two-for-one ticket and you can visit the old things and the old people all the same time. And the more I think about it the more funny it gets and I can't help but realize that life is just funny if you know how to look at it. Think about it, if they put in a convalescent center it would be like one-stop shopping. You could drop off your old things and old relatives all in one place. Only in Fallon Nevada can you find such a thing. So live, laugh, and love life.

Current conditions at Lake Lahontan Churchill County, Fallon,Nevada

With the water being cut off in July there is no telling how low the Lake will go this year.Water levels are well below any boat ramp and fishing is next to nil. With the water being as low as it is concerns about mercury levels and toxicity of the Lake are being raised.Water levels in local wells are dropping and farmers are faced with the possibility of another dry year.

Fallon, Nevada in under 2 minutes

Fallon, Nevada in under 2 minutes

I should clarify that it is Williams Avenue and Main Street and does not represent the entire town. Nor is it representative of all that Fallon has offer.

The Blue damselfly ( dragonfly) invasion of Soda Lake

The Blue Damselflies of Soda Lake

At this time of year Soda Lake is invaded by dragonflies and damselflies. This year has been an especially wondrous year for Soda Lake. The damselfly population has exploded this year with blue damselflies in the millions. Like clouds of blue fairies they gather at the shoreline and rise into the air as you walk along the edge of the lake. As they make love in the tall grass mating pairs of damselflies form the shape of a heart. This must truly be where the idea for the symbol of love came from. As my dog Tigra plays along the water I cannot help but think of a time when I was young and innocent. And for a moment the troubles of the world melted away as I walked through the blue clouds of Soda Lake.

Stillwater National Wildlife Refuge

Stillwater National Wildlife Refuge

Of all the places near Fallon, Nevada Stillwater is my favorite place to go. Just 18 miles east of Fallon is a place where you can find more wildlife than you can shake a stick at. The last mile is dirt road, but well maintained. Here you will find an elivated viewing area with wheelchair access, and restrooms.

There is also an auto touring loop (maintained dirt road) that loops around one of the marsh areas. There are self guided tours with well marked trails. Some of my best selling photos have been taken here.

I suggest that you aproch the area slowly so as not to scare off the wild life more than need be. Some things you might want to bring with you are as follows.

1. Plenty of drinking water.
2. It is a marsh so plenty of bug spray.
3. shade, like a big hat or umbrela.
4. spotting scope, binoculars or camera with telephoto lens.
5. cellphone in case of emergency
The larger animals and birds will try to maintain thier distance, but if you are patient and quite they will sometimes get quite close. Early morning is the best time as the animals like to avoid the heat as much as you do. Don't be in a hurry to get from point A to point B, many of the animal you come across will be unexpected. If you are moving to fast your likely to miss them all together.

Some of the most interesting critters are very small and although driving is required to get to some places, walking is best.



damsilfly






Giant wasp

Be aware of your surroundings, watch where you are walking. I have never come across rattle snakes but I have seen black widow spiders in bushes. If you come across a snake, do not kill it. Nine times out of ten its a bull snake (non-poison) and all snakes are part of nature. Avoid the snake if you can and only kill a snake if you must A.K.A(it bites you and the doctor needs to know what kind of snake bit you.) As I said before bug spray is a good idea, not just for mosquitoes, but for ticks and other biting insects. Try not to brush up against bushes to avoid ticks and when your done visiting, check each other for ticks. If you bring your dog with you, a flea and tick collar is a must. 



Tick infested jack rabbit

The Rising Sun Art Gallery and Studios

I don't normally review businesses but in this case I'm making an exception.
    The Rising Sun Art Gallery and Studios  officially opened at the beginning of March. The gallery hopes to draw people from every walk of life. The need to supplement art education in our schools is needed more now than ever and to that end the gallery has much to offer young and old alike. Locals not only have a place to show their work but also a classroom to learn from highly skilled artisans. The current schedule of courses includes modern dance, chakra healing, oils, watercolors, sculpture, collage, theater, drawing perspective, with more classes to be added.
   They are located at 203 S. Main St., Fallon, NV next to Jeff's Copy and Susie's framing .  For more informati about how to display your work, register for classes or donate to rising Sun, contact Patricia Sammons at e-mail: risingsunartgallery@gmail.com, or call 775-294-4135 or risingsungallery.bbnow.org

So if you're looking for something different to do in Fallon, Nevada stop by and check out the Rising Sun Art Gallery and Studios