SPARKS HERITAGE MUSEUM

SPARKS, NV

A white-breasted nuthatch joins the fun Pine nuts are their favorite. The last several times I've been up here, I didn't see any chickadees at the top on the ridge. But I always find them down here near the northern base of the ridge. If you hear them you stop walking and look around and if you see a few you reach for the pine nuts and almost the moment the nuts come out the chickadees are mobbing you. The nuthatches are fellow travelers. They watch what the chickadees are up to and might decide to get in on the sweet, sweet pine nut action. However, I have encountered much larger Clark's nuthatches that dance around the tree branches watching the chickadees, but just can't bring themselves to come down to my hand. Eventually they'll go for pine nuts I toss onto the snow. But these smaller guys are much more courageous.
A white-breasted nuthatch joins the fun Credit: simonov

Sparks Heritage Museum is a non-profit museum located in the city of Sparks, Nevada. The museum is dedicated to preserving and showcasing the rich history of the area, with a focus on the people, businesses, and events that have shaped the city over time.

The museum features a variety of exhibits, including displays on the railroad industry, mining, ranching, and local businesses. Visitors can explore artifacts and documents from the past, as well as interactive displays and multimedia exhibits. The museum also hosts regular events and programs, such as lectures, workshops, and community events.

One of the highlights of the museum is the restored Glendale School, a historic one-room schoolhouse that was originally built in 1909. Visitors can step back in time and experience what it was like to attend school in the early 20th century.

Overall, Sparks Heritage Museum is a fascinating and informative destination for anyone interested in the history of the American West and the unique culture of Sparks, Nevada.

SPARKS HERITAGE MUSEUM is a History Museum in SPARKS NV. US MID #8403200193

The museum is classed as HST (History Museums). It comes under American Alliance of Museums (AAM) region: Western (Alaska, Arizona, California, Hawaii, Idaho, Nevada, Oregon, Utah, Washington). Total revenue from most recent IRS 990 Form: $ 58,970 from tax period 201306 (YYYYMM).

A white-breasted nuthatch joins the fun Pine nuts are their favorite. The last several times I've been up here, I didn't see any chickadees at the top on the ridge. But I always find them down here near the northern base of the ridge. If you hear them you stop walking and look around and if you see a few you reach for the pine nuts and almost the moment the nuts come out the chickadees are mobbing you. The nuthatches are fellow travelers. They watch what the chickadees are up to and might decide to get in on the sweet, sweet pine nut action. However, I have encountered much larger Clark's nuthatches that dance around the tree branches watching the chickadees, but just can't bring themselves to come down to my hand. Eventually they'll go for pine nuts I toss onto the snow. But these smaller guys are much more courageous.
Feeding mountain chickadees Pine nuts are their favorite. The last several times I've been up here, I didn't see any chickadees at the top on the ridge. But I always find them down here near the northern base of the ridge. If you hear them you stop walking and look around and if you see a few you reach for the pine nuts and almost the moment the nuts come out the chickadees are mobbing you.
Feeding mountain chickadees Pine nuts are their favorite. The last several times I've been up here, I didn't see any chickadees at the top on the ridge. But I always find them down here near the northern base of the ridge. If you hear them you stop walking and look around and if you see a few you reach for the pine nuts and almost the moment the nuts come out the chickadees are mobbing you.
Relay Peak 10,338 feet high. I have been to the top multiple times, and it is one of my favorite local climbs. In fact, I prefer it to nearby (and slightly taller and more famous) Mt Rose in many ways because far fewer people ever climb it. Maybe because most of the route is along a dirt road rather than a forest trail. But I don't mind that. I have posted photos of previous Relay Peak hikes <a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/simonov/albums/72177720301684171/">here</a>, <a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/simonov/albums/72177720300125283/">here</a>, <a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/simonov/albums/72177720301696259">here</a> and <a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/simonov/albums/72177720318372064">here</a>. Chickadee Ridge, on the other hand, was a pleasant 2½ mile round trip hike, about a week after the season's first major snow.
Yours truly This was a pleasant 2½ mile round trip hike up Chickadee Ridge, about a week after the season's first major snow. Lake Tahoe in background. I was completely alone up on the ridge that morning. This is one of the nicest aspects of living in Nevada compared to California. I don't care what time of year it is, what the weather is, if you go <i>anywhere</i> in Southern California on the weekend you will be accompanied by at least half a dozen people, maybe five times that. In fact, Lake Tahoe is so crowded with people, year round, I never go there.
Lake Tahoe overcast This was a pleasant 2½ mile round trip hike up Chickadee Ridge, about a week after the season's first major snow.
Weak winter sun This was a pleasant 2½ mile round trip hike up Chickadee Ridge, about a week after the season's first major snow.
Incline Peak 9,561 feet high. I've never been to the top of it yet. This was a pleasant 2½ mile round trip hike up Chickadee Ridge, about a week after the season's first major snow.
Feeding mountain chickadees Pine nuts are their favorite. The last several times I've been up here, I didn't see any chickadees at the top on the ridge. But I always find them down here near the northern base of the ridge. If you hear them you stop walking and look around and if you see a few you reach for the pine nuts and almost the moment the nuts come out the chickadees are mobbing you.
Feeding mountain chickadees Pine nuts are their favorite. The last several times I've been up here, I didn't see any chickadees at the top on the ridge. But I always find them down here near the northern base of the ridge. If you hear them you stop walking and look around and if you see a few you reach for the pine nuts and almost the moment the nuts come out the chickadees are mobbing you.
Feeding mountain chickadees Pine nuts are their favorite. The last several times I've been up here, I didn't see any chickadees at the top on the ridge. But I always find them down here near the northern base of the ridge. If you hear them you stop walking and look around and if you see a few you reach for the pine nuts and almost the moment the nuts come out the chickadees are mobbing you. They really don't get along with each other. It is rare for more than one of them to share my hand.
A white-breasted nuthatch joins the fun Pine nuts are their favorite. The last several times I've been up here, I didn't see any chickadees at the top on the ridge. But I always find them down here near the northern base of the ridge. If you hear them you stop walking and look around and if you see a few you reach for the pine nuts and almost the moment the nuts come out the chickadees are mobbing you. The nuthatches are fellow travelers. They watch what the chickadees are up to and might decide to get in on the sweet, sweet pine nut action. However, I have encountered much larger Clark's nuthatches that dance around the tree branches watching the chickadees, but just can't bring themselves to come down to my hand. Eventually they'll go for pine nuts I toss onto the snow. But these smaller guys are much more courageous.

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SPARKS HERITAGE FOUNDATION AND MUSEUM INC
820 VICTORIAN AVE
SPARKS
NV
89431-5077

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MID # 8403200193
Name SPARKS HERITAGE FOUNDATION AND MUSEUM INC
Alternate Name SPARKS HERITAGE MUSEUM
Classification History Museums, , Western
Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN) 943004776
NTEECC A54
Tax period of the latest return filed (YYYYMM) 201306
INCOME 59,298
REVENUE 58,970
LAT/LONG 39.534849, -119.75384
CODES FIPS State Code: 32
FIPS County Code: 031
US Census Tract: 001902
US Census Block: 3034