GENOA, NV. – Join park staff at Mormon Station State Historic Park in May for one or all of our fun, family friendly events. All events are free and all ages welcome.
Dutch Oven Cooking Demonstration
Crossing the Great basin was a rough journey, with little timber and vegetation along the winding Humboldt River. Park Rangers will tell stories about these early sojourns across Nevada while teaching the basics of Dutch oven cooking. Come learn some Nevada history while sampling authentic Dutch oven fare.
WHERE: Mormon Station State Historic Park, on the lawn in front of the museum.
Historic Talk: Abner Blackburn
Join a Park Ranger as we dive into the interesting historical past of Abner Blackburn, who belonged to the first group of men to develop a trading post at the edge of the Carson Valley. He was also one of the first to find gold near Dayton in 1849. We will study his journals and discuss his adventurous travels across the Great Plains and the Great Basin.
WHEN: Saturday, May 14, 6:00 p.m.
WHERE: Meet at the museum. Presentation will be held inside the wagon shed at Mormon Station State Historic Park.
Paranormal Investigations at Mormon Station
Find out what was uncovered during a paranormal investigation that took place this past winter at Mormon Station. Rosemary Osborn of Otherside Nevada Investigations will give a presentation on what was discovered in the park. Could it be that what we uncovered will give us some insight into what happened in the past? Come find out!
WHEN: Saturday, May 21, 7:00 p.m.
WHERE: The pavilion at Mormon Station State Historic Park.
Mormon Station State Historic Park is located in the Carson Valley at 2307 Main Street, Genoa, NV. There is a $1.00 entry fee for the museum, (children 12 years and younger are free), and there is no charge to visit the park grounds
The passport challenge continues: The Nevada State Parks Passport Booklet is now available and may be picked up at any state park. Visitors who have their booklets stamped at 15 different parks will earn a
free annual pass to all Nevada State Parks. The booklet, which serves as a travel aid as well as travelogue for
park visitors, includes photos, a description of each park, lists of amenities, travel journal pages and spaces for validation stamps which have been designed to reflect each unique state park.
— Jenny Ramella is a Public Information Officer for the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources