Dayton
Hudbay Minerals Invests in Nevada’s Mining Heritage with $10,000 Gift to Sutro Tunnel
The legacy of Nevada’s mining industry continues to inspire the mining community today.
Dayton
Dayton
Community Roots’ Fall Sale Sept. 25-27
Fall is for planting! Community Roots’ annual end-of-summer sale on outdoor plants, including trees, shrubs, rose bushes, plus soil and fertilizer, is Sept. 25-27, 2026. All outdoor nursery plants will be 40% off, and the nursery’s various types of soils and fertilizers will be 25% off.
Dayton
Meat, Drinks & Music Take Over Sutro Tunnel
On Thursday, Sept. 10, the Nevada Builders Alliance traded the traditional banquet hall for something a little more historic for its annual Meat & Drink at the Sutro Tunnel & Site in Dayton. In partnership with the Friends of Sutro Tunnel Charity (FoSTC), the Alliance welcomed members, sponsors, and community
News
New Dayton Early Learning Center Set to Open Sept. 21
On Thursday, Sept. 10, the Boys & Girls Clubs of Mason Valley (BGCMV) held a ribbon cutting ceremony to celebrate the opening of its first Dayton Campus at 244 Riverboat Rd. BGCMV has been serving the community for nearly 30 years and says Lyon County and Dayton Valley continue to
News
Big Things Happening at the Sutro Tunnel
If you haven't visited the Sutro Tunnel lately, there's a lot happening both underground and above ground. Restoration work inside the historic tunnel has now reached approximately 315 feet into the Dayton adit, an impressive milestone in the ongoing effort to preserve one of Nevada'
Dayton
Dutch Nick’s: Landmark on the Overland Trail
Sometimes, like with Dayton, a piece of Nevada history is forgotten. This time, I am thinking of a place that was on the Immigrant Trail west of Dayton in the eastern area of Carson City that had two names – Dutch Nick’s and New Empire. An article in the 1951
Tours/Events
Community Invited to View Progress on the Tunnel, Enjoy Barbecue, Drinks and More
There’s still time to join us at the fourth annual Nevada Builders Alliance “Meat & Greet” on Thursday, Sept. 10, 3:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.!
History
When Buffalo Bill Came to the Odeon
Every once in a while, you attend a historical program that is good. You learn something, you enjoy yourself, you thank the speaker and you head home. And then there are the programs where you walk away thinking, WOW… I want more! That was Doug Duvall's performance at
Dayton
Dayton Valley Dog Park's Newly-Turfed All Breed Area Reopens
After months of improvements and careful growing time, the Dayton Valley Dog Park's All Breed Area officially reopened to four-legged visitors on Saturday, Aug. 8. To celebrate the occasion, local dog owners and their furry companions gathered to enjoy the freshly renovated space while What's
History
Gold Hill News Retrospective at The Odeon
July 30 Update: The Odeon has extended the exhibit through Aug. 23, 2026, so stop by during business hours to enjoy! Long before computers, desktop publishing, and digital shortcuts, producing a newspaper was a true labor of love. Every page was painstakingly assembled by hand, from artwork and layout to
History
Abner Levi Blackburn Family to Visit Old Town Dayton Oct. 16
The Historical Society of Dayton Valley recently received astonishing news when a member of the Abner Levi Blackburn family, Kevin Howley, emailed me, noting the family members are having a reunion and plan to visit this end of Nevada, including Dayton, on Oct. 16 this year! He has kept me
History
The Gold Hill News: A 50+ Year Retrospective Of the Award Winningest Weekly in Nevada
via Nevada Travel Network Gold Hill, Nev – Continuing to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the rebirth of the Gold Hill News in June of 1974, the historic Odeon in Dayton will host the comprehensive, historical exhibition July 23-26, 2026. This is the third showing of this exhibit, the first