Coppervale opened today, and hours for operation this week are from 9-4:30. For more information call 257-9965.

Besides gift subscriptions, do not overlook a wide variety of local history books, too. There is something for everyone, since so many wide-ranging topics are covered. Many, but not all titles are available locally either at Margie’s Book Nook or Doyle’s Gift Shop. Not local, or want the ease of online ordering you can do that, too. Its all a click away here. 

P.S. Don’t forget the 2016 Lassen High Alumni Calendar!

Not sure what to give that special someone, but want to keep the budget balanced too? Why not a gift subscription to tipurdy.org. At five dollars a month it is a bargain. You can decided whether for a month, quarter or even splurge for a year.

The recipient not only receives a daily email notification of the latest topic, but is entitled to hard to find papers on the Eagle Lake Ice Caves, too. On top of that they can partake in members only tours such as a summer solstice observance at an ancient solar observatory. Those that can’t attend tours, or live too far away, as there are supporters not just across the United States, but Canada, England and New Zealand, receive material concerning the field trips.

Information on subscriptions is found right here.  Have a question drop me a line at tim@tipurdy.org.

Mike Somerville correctly identified it as the water tank of the High Rock Ranch on the Nevada border.  More about High Rock Ranch and Spring is in the works for December and January.

Just for some fun, let’s test your knowledge of Lassen County landmarks, as there are many obscure ones as shown above.  The first person to answer correctly receives a 2016 Lassen High Alumni Calendar.

Never miss a story,  click here.

Yesterday, may have given some a prelude that my birthday was approaching with the post about Riverside Hospital, where I was born, on this date a few decades ago.  Yesterday was also an important milestone, having paid a visit to Reno Orthopeadic Center. All went well with my follow up from my hip surgery three months ago.

To celebrate, I am offering a one day only 50% off of my two latest titles Untold Stories and Lassen County at 150. What a bargain, that is like buying two books for the price of one. The only fine print, is this is available to stock on hand.

Become a supporter for just $5 a month to ensure quality history continues. Click here.

The Smoke Creek country is one of my favorite haunts, introduced to me at an early age by my grandmother Margaret Purdy, a rockhound, among other things.  When I worked out in the woods logging with my father, the desert was a nice escape from the trees. It is magical to me, since the lighting changes the character of the countryside, so in many ways, it always has a new feel to it. While it is fairly desolate these days, that was not the case a 100 years ago. I have several posts in the works about some unique historical aspects, since its history is largely ignored.

Finally,  it has been ten weeks since the hip surgery and six weeks of weight bearing on my right leg, I am getting around, without a walker! However, with help from friends over the last few weeks, has allowed me to get out and about and take some photographs of historic sites to share in the near future.

Depending on weather, the long delayed Inspiration Tour may  become a reality shortly.

It is never too late, subscribe today and enjoy tomorrow with daily notifications. You can also surprise someone with a gift subscription

Not sure what to give that special someone, but want to keep the budget balanced too? Why not a gift membership to tipurdy.org. At five dollars a month it is a bargain. You can decided whether for a month, quarter or even splurge for a year.

The recipient not only receives a daily email notification of the latest topic, but is entitled to hard to find papers on the Eagle Lake Ice Caves, too. On top of that they can partake in members only tours varying from a summer solstice observance at an ancient solar observatory to a light hearted Halloween Tour. Even if that person on your list is not local, they still receive materials associated with the tours.

Information on subscriptions is found right here.  Have a question drop me a line at tim@tipurdy.org.

Yesterday, I attempted a semi-dry run for the upcoming Halloween Tour. However, I encountered two problems. One site, I am unable to navigate due to the grave copings and uneven ground. It is not a risk I am willing to take while still recovering from my broken hip. The other issue, which is disturbing is the marker for Vlaad Eifilnar is missing.

Due to those circumstances, unfortunately I will have to cancel, but there is always next year.

It is never too late, subscribe today and enjoy tomorrow with daily notifications. You can also surprise someone with a gift subscription.