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!

pumpkins in a wagon

Fall Fest on the Farms

By Keith Rugg | Wednesday, September 30, 2020
Despite all the hubbub of the year, here we are, heading into the fourth quarter. I’m absolutely ready to greet October and get all of my harvest-festival decorations up, have some spiced cider and all that other autumn stuff. Maybe you’ve exercised your green thumb and grown your own pumpkins. I... Read More
table set with autumn meal

Making Memories with Meals

By Keith Rugg | Tuesday, September 22, 2020
Autumn always feels as if it’s a season made for nostalgia and reflection, for some reason – a time to think back on good times with friends and family. And I’ve come to realize that so many of those good times happen to center around food. So this week, I want to share with you a few of the area’s eateries, past and... Read More
statue of kit carson on a horse

Carson Here, Carson There, Carson, Carson, Everywhere

By Keith Rugg | Tuesday, September 15, 2020
A little earlier this summer, we explored the stories behind the name of Carson for the city, valley, river and such in the area. (If you didn't read that post, then spoiler alert: it's all because of Kit Carson.) Because I’m a sucker for that kind of discussion, this post explores another facet of place names. Today... Read More
closeup photo of mango soft serve ice cream cone

We All Scream in Carson

By Keith Rugg | Monday, September 7, 2020
I grew up in Northwest Montana, and one of my favorite memories is that one day each summer when we would pile into the station wagon and my dad would drive us up to Flathead Lake for a day of fun. On the way back home, about halfway from the lake, we would stop at the Dairy Queen for a banana split or an ice cream... Read More
man and woman watching birds in forest

Carson is for the Birds

By Keith Rugg | Sunday, August 30, 2020
Over the past half year, it seems that some previously overlooked hobbies have come into vogue, namely birding and baking bread. I have to admit, I’ve been more involved in both than ever before. I mean, prior to 2020, I would bake a loaf of bread now and then. And I have always enjoyed the devil-may-care attitude of... Read More