Carson City Blog

Carson City is a complicated place. It's calm and simple on the surface with a whole lot going on underneath. For one thing, it's a nice little city with a lot of shopping opportunities, professional services, arts and entertainment surrounded by a nice rural and agricultural region. It creates another layer of activity being located in Nevada, having the casinos and gaming action going on. Throw in the fact that Carson City is the capital of the state, with all of the politics and legislation that this involves, and you've got yourself a bustling little metropolis. With all of that coming and going, it's easy to miss out on something you really wanted to be involved in. One way to stay on top of all the A-list events is to be sure to check our weekly blog. You'll get the news from people who know the capital city best, with the inside story on everything happening from Washoe Valley all the way down to Indian Hills and the Carson Valley and from C-Hill on over toward Mound House and Dayton. From the politicians and the professionals to the ranchers and the retirees, from the state workers to the casino executives, we'll keep you up to date on everything you need to know!

Blog Posts of Carson City

It could be an update of what local bands are playing the lounge circuit this week or a preview of the lineup of celebrities on tap for the Nevada Day parade. Maybe it's a highlight of several top hiking trails in the surrounding hills or some tips for fishing the Carson River. Whatever it is that you want to know about Carson City, just be sure to visit the Carson City blog on a regular basis, and you'll be the best-informed person in town!

The Carson City Valentine's Day Guide

By Bryan Akerley | Wednesday, February 7, 2018
Happy Valentine’s Day! Carson City is filled with love this February the 14th, and all of us in Northern Nevada have surely been enjoying the slightly warmer weather that is certainly welcome in the middle of winter. But maybe you’ve been enjoying it all too much, and you completely forgot to prepare for the... Read More

Veggie-Friendly Carson City

By Bryan Akerley | Tuesday, January 30, 2018
How are we doing on our New Year’s Resolutions? It’s officially been a month now, and for many of us the keeping up has already become difficult. As I encourage you to keep exercising, keep trying new things or whatever you decided to commit to in 2018, I can understand those with dietary goals this year have found... Read More

The World of Ethnic Cuisine in Carson City

By Bryan Akerley | Tuesday, January 23, 2018
One of Disney World’s most popular attractions is Epcot, an interactive tour around the world where almost every major culture under the sun is represented through music, art and, most exciting of all, food. Sure, there’s a lot more to it (and some might argue the whole thing feels a bit manufactured), but it’s one of... Read More

Welcome to the New Carson Mall

By Bryan Akerley | Tuesday, January 16, 2018
I remember the old Carson Mall. The one-story shopping center was a huge part of my life growing up. I remember the Christmas shopping frenzy at Gottschalks department store, visiting Santa in the midst of a holiday pop-up extravaganza, the weekly trips to Joann Fabric & Craft store with my aunt. My mom used to go... Read More

Fun, Fitness & Meditation in Carson City

By Bryan Akerley | Tuesday, January 9, 2018
Nevada’s capital likes to slow things down in the middle of winter. When downtown patios are packed up, restaurants and bars crank the heat or light bonfires to keep visitors warm while everyone else spends the evenings and weekends inside, curled up with a book or watching TV in the warmth of home. Then, when the... Read More