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Thomas Canyon, Ruby Mtns, Nevada

Postby monik7 » Fri Jul 24, 2015 9:46 pm

On my return trip from the Oregon GTG after visiting 6 states, I was coming back west from Salt Lake City and decided to take a chance and see if I would be lucky enough (without a reservation) to get a site at the Thomas Canyon CG in the Ruby Mtns. of northeast Nevada where forum member PattyK hosts every summer. This is a most beautiful forest service CG in the glacier-carved Thomas Canyon. In fact, they like to call it the "Yosemite of Nevada." I had the pleasure of meeting Patty there last year while on my way to the Kansas GTG and again in January in Q. Having arrived around 11:00 am on a Thursday, I lucked out and got a site for two nights. This place is so beautiful. It's located only 25 miles off I-80 from Elko, NV. I'm sure hundreds of people wiz by on the freeway everyday and don't know such a treasure is within an easy 30-minute drive. No wonder Patty loves her hosting job so much.

Here's what Patty gets to see every morning.
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My site.
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One of several creeks.
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The creek behind my site and a little inspiration from one of Tina's photos of one of her campsites.
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Glacial carving is very evident.
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Such beauty so close. That's my rig through the trees.
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Re: Thomas Canyon, Ruby Mtns, Nevada

Postby happytrails » Fri Jul 24, 2015 10:18 pm

What a beautiful site Sandi!

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Re: Thomas Canyon, Ruby Mtns, Nevada

Postby Rufflesgurl » Fri Jul 24, 2015 10:53 pm

Really pretty Sandi.

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Re: Thomas Canyon, Ruby Mtns, Nevada

Postby Bethers » Sat Jul 25, 2015 1:34 am

Thanks for sharing this beautiful spot with us.

It definitely shows why Patty loves it there so much.
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Re: Thomas Canyon, Ruby Mtns, Nevada

Postby grammynmaggie » Sat Jul 25, 2015 4:44 am

Beautiful thank you for sharing
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Re: Thomas Canyon, Ruby Mtns, Nevada

Postby avalen » Sat Jul 25, 2015 8:18 am

gonna have to put that on my list, would love to stop and say hey to Patty
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Re: Thomas Canyon, Ruby Mtns, Nevada

Postby chalet05 » Sat Jul 25, 2015 8:18 am

Thanks, Sandi! What a beautiful place.
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Re: Thomas Canyon, Ruby Mtns, Nevada

Postby Liz » Sat Jul 25, 2015 9:44 am

I loved my visit there, and the great hiking trails. Patty is a wonderful camp host.
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Re: Thomas Canyon, Ruby Mtns, Nevada

Postby BirdbyBird » Sat Jul 25, 2015 10:50 am

Thanks for sharing and reminding us how many wonderful choices ( and wonderful people) there are no matter where we roam. :)
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Re: Thomas Canyon, Ruby Mtns, Nevada

Postby pattyk » Sun Jul 26, 2015 2:49 pm

Those pictures are great. Thanks for posting them.
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Re: Thomas Canyon, Ruby Mtns, Nevada

Postby mtngal » Sun Jul 26, 2015 7:54 pm

Love the Ruby Mountains, and Pattyk too! Thanks for posting pics!
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Re: Thomas Canyon, Ruby Mtns, Nevada

Postby snowball » Mon Jul 27, 2015 12:51 am

how pretty!!! would love to go that way some times but I'm a creature of habit
but one day will do it
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