by Martin T. Smith | Blog, Wildlife
In Nevada the Bull Trout only exists in the Jarbidge River in the Northeastern part of the State close to the Idaho border. In April 1999, the bull trout in the Jarbidge River Basin was listed as threatened under the Endangered Species Act of 1973. A...
by Martin T. Smith | Blog, Wildlife
The Great Horned Owl, Bubo virginianus, also known as the Tiger Owl, is a large Owl native to the Americas. It is an adaptable bird with a vast range and is the most widely distributed true owl in the Americas. It is an adaptable bird with a vast range and is the most...
by Martin T. Smith | Blog, Featured, Nevada History
OFFICIAL SONG OF THE STATE OF NEVADA Home Means Nevada Written & Music by Bertha Raffetto Way out in the land of the setting sun, Where the wind blows wild and free, There’s a lovely spot, just the only one That means home sweet home to me. If you follow the...
by Martin T. Smith | Blog, Nevada History
In 1864 as the Civil War raged on, Abraham Lincoln was attempting to get re-elected as president and at the same time, trying to pass a constitutional 13th amendment abolishing slavery. America was equally divided on both Lincoln’s re-election and the proposed 13th...
by Martin T. Smith | Blog, Nevada History
WILL JAMES (1892-1942) Born Joseph Ernest Nephtali DuFault in Quebec, Canada While traveling in Northern Nevada, my wife and I visited the North Eastern Nevada Museum in Elko. On display at the museum was an exhibit of Will James. In all honesty, I had never...
