Speaker: Tami Force

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.

Nevada and the Eastern Sierra are home to hundreds of ghost towns, along with thousands of mining camps, stage stations, railroad sidings, and mines scattered across the high desert. While visitors flock to well-known sites like Bodie, Berlin, and Rhyolite, countless smaller ruins remain largely forgotten, their stories hidden for over a century.

The tales of these lesser-known places often outshine dime-novel fiction—each one unique, dramatic, and deeply human. Photographer, historian, and explorer Tami Force will share stunning photos from her extensive fieldwork, the compelling stories behind the ruins, practical photography tips for shooting in harsh desert conditions, and essential travel advice (plus a few cautionary tales) for safely exploring these remote sites.

Drawing from her two published books on Eastern Sierra ghost towns and her forthcoming third title, Beyond Bodie, Tami brings both visual inspiration and hard-earned knowledge to the presentation.

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Grass Valley, CA 95945