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!

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

Riding through History in Downtown Carson City

By Bryan Akerley | Wednesday, April 5, 2017
Spring is kind of an amazing time of year in Northern Nevada. For one, the weather can go from warm rays of sunshine to blustery storm showers on a moment’s notice. But there are those beautiful days when the clouds disappear and the flowers on the trees blossom in bright purples and yellows, yet the distant mountains... Read More

Calling All Carson City Booklovers

By Bryan Akerley | Tuesday, March 28, 2017
Well, it’s April, and 2017 just seems to be flying by. It officially feels like spring here in Northern Nevada, April showers and all. Before we know it, we'll be lying on the beach at Lake Tahoe with a cold drink in one hand and a book in the other. Speaking of books (and whether or not you’re a reader like me), it’... Read More

Spring for a Carson City Foodie Tour

By Bryan Akerley | Saturday, March 18, 2017
I hate to say it, but the first weekend of spring in Northern Nevada is going to be characteristically wintry. After the past couple of weeks of sunshine and outdoor fun, you might find yourself cooped up at home instead of enjoying the warm rays and blossoming flowers of spring ’17. But that’s why I’m here! I... Read More