In the Glow of the Sierra

With stunning photography and rich historical detail, Glow takes you to more than 80 ghost towns, mines, wagon trails, railways, and forgotten graves across the Sierra.

Called “The Range of Light” by John Muir, this land still glows with the stories of pioneers, miners, and settlers who shaped its rugged past. Some tales are poignant, some quirky, others straight out of the Wild West-but all bring the Sierra’s history to life.

Features include:

Over 80 sites organized by county
Historical context from newspapers and firsthand accounts
Maps to guide your exploration

Step into the glow of history-where every abandoned site still has a story to tell.

Author Biography

Tami has explored Nevada and eastern Sierra ghost towns and mining camps for 25 years. Since 2020, she has actively shared her love of ghost towns through Nevada Ghost Towns & Beyond, Radio Goldfield, presentations at museums and historical societies, and publications, including Nevada Magazine. She is well known online as NVTami. Her specialties are the little-known ghost towns and long-forgotten stories of life in the Old West. Tami holds a Bachelor of Science degree in psychology and sociology, as well as a Master of Social Work. She is a licensed therapist and taught courses about people, families, and communities at Western Nevada College. She presents to various historical societies and works with non-profit groups to preserve Nevada’s historical resources. Raised in Idaho, she lives on the family’s 4th-generation Carson Valley ranch.