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 Essential Carson City

By Bryan Akerley | Wednesday, June 7, 2017
Well, it’s all but officially summertime in Northern Nevada. School is out, the sun’s up, the nights are getting warmer and the days are getting longer. Maybe it’s that the locals have been cooped up for too many cold and blustery months, or maybe it’s just that everyone just seems to have a little extra time on their... Read More

Thrill Seeking in Northern Nevada

By Bryan Akerley | Wednesday, May 31, 2017
Usually when I tell someone who's not from Northern Nevada that this is the place I call home, he or she has some follow-up questions. What’s there to do besides gambling? It’s the desert, right — is it hot all the time? How far is Las Vegas? As I’m sure many locals know, giving an out-of-towner the full rundown of... Read More

Living Loud for Memorial Day

By Bryan Akerley | Wednesday, May 24, 2017
This one’s dedicated to those men and women who died serving in the armed forces. Happy Memorial Day! Summer’s unofficial kickoff is here, and Northern Nevada couldn’t be more ready. The sun is shining bright and warm during the day, then paints the sky an incredible splash of colors as it sets. This three-day... Read More

Heat Up the Dance Floor!

By Bryan Akerley | Wednesday, May 17, 2017
Finally! The sun’s up high in the sky, the days are getting longer, the schools are gearing up for break and the familiar Northern Nevada heat is signaling spring’s transition to summer. And in case you haven’t heard, summer might be the most exciting time of year in Carson City.   It’s when we wine-walk under the... Read More

Mother's Day on the Town

By Bryan Akerley | Wednesday, May 10, 2017
How in the world do you ever repay the woman who changed your diapers, wiped your nose when you were sick and fed you even when you screamed and threw temper tantrums? The woman who put up with your attitude and insults during your angst-filled teenage years, the woman who still, no matter your age, will try to be... Read More