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!

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

It's Derby Day!

By Bryan Akerley | Tuesday, May 2, 2017
They’re off! Everyone, come gather once again for the fastest, most exciting two minutes in sports — the Kentucky Derby! Or the longest, depending on how much of your last paycheck you put down on the horse with the best odds. Okay, so Carson City’s pretty far from Churchill Downs and happens to be the capital of a... Read More

Becoming One with Carson City

By Bryan Akerley | Wednesday, April 26, 2017
Close your eyes. Clear your mind. Sit back and take some deep breaths. Relax. Have you ever tried meditation? Day after day, we all lead busy, hectic lives filled with distractions everywhere we look, minute after minute until we lay down to try and sleep, our brains still buzzing with activity. Can we just shut it... Read More

Carson City's Can't-Beat Cannabis

By Bryan Akerley | Wednesday, April 19, 2017
OK — hear me out. Marijuana, weed, pot, whatever you want to call it, has recently become more or less legal in the state of Nevada. The fine print and details of the legislation are still being worked out, but cannabis is already beginning to be embraced by our state. I understand that everyone has a different... Read More

Carson City Hops Hunting!

By Bryan Akerley | Tuesday, April 11, 2017
It’s that time of year. Pull out that floral sundress or that bright checkered shirt, because it’s Easter! It’s the holiday when it finally feels like spring, and you get a beautiful weekend to spend with your family or friends. But don’t put all your eggs in that basket — in Northern Nevada we’ve come to expect... Read More