by Martin T. Smith | Blog, Nevada History
We have named roads and airports in his honor, but most Nevadans don’t know who Pat McCarran was. I have heard and read many stories about Pat McCarran over the years; I hope the stories you are about to read will give you an insight to who and what Pat McCarran was.
by Martin T. Smith | Blog, Nevada History
NEVADA, THE CIVIL WAR AND FLAGS OF THE CIVIL WAR There isn’t a week that goes by that someone doesn’t start spouting their views on the Confederate flag issue. What I find interesting is that both sides are almost always completely misinformed? In an effort, to...
by Martin T. Smith | Blog, Featured, Nevada History
“Battle Born Nevada Trivia” is a new comprehensive trivia book by Martin T. Smith. He saves a few of his favorite stories from his sold-out book, “Nevada Outhouse Trivia,” and adds 24 new short stories, new Nevada trivia, great photos and some...
by Martin T. Smith | Blog, Featured, Nevada History
Philip Deidesheimer If you are old enough to remember watching “Bonanza” on television, or perhaps if you had a good Nevada history teacher, you may have heard of Philip Deideshesheimer. Appropriately for Nevadans, on October 31, 1959 the television...
by Martin T. Smith | Blog, Wildlife
The Nevada Jackalope (NevadaLepus-temperamentalus) is one of the rarest animals in the world. It is a cross between an extinct pygmy-deer and a killer-rabbit. They are extremely shy unless provoked. None have ever been captured alive but a few Jackalopes have...
by Martin T. Smith | Blog, Wildlife
Scientific Name: Ovis canadensis nelsoni Classification: Mammal Size: Length: 5 feet. Height: 2 ½ – 3 ¼ (at shoulders). Weight: male 140 – 180 pounds. Female 90 – 150 pounds Life Span: 6 – 8 years. A ram in the river mountains lived at least 18 years. A ewe in...
by Martin T. Smith | Blog, Nevada History
Read the story about how the Nevada state song – ‘Home Means Nevada’ – came to be written by Bertha Raffetto on May 29th, 1949. A recollection in the composer’s own words.
