My family moved to Reno from Ely in 1960. I love your videos. It takes me back to see all of the places you visit. I attended a day camp at Whitaker Park in the summers. The Orr ditch ran across the south end of the park. There were stone steps and a little garden area at the South East end. Thanks for the memories.
My husband and I watch your videos almost every weekend (on tv). Commenting using my cell phone. We absolutely LOVE your content and learn a lot. Thank you for contributing to our community!
My husband and I are from western Nevada County. We love your channel. You're doing a lovely job. Your voice is soothing and information concise. Thank you. All the best.
Thank you for documenting history, in particular an area that's somewhat overlooked in American history. Your photography is amazing and I also enjoy your narration. A+
The video was well done; from two native Reno-ites! I appreciate that the camera stays still when you walk. Very well edited and your mannerisms and voice are engaging. Great content.
This is a great idea for a video topic. You have inspired me to research the New Deal projects here in Salt Lake City, too. While I'm not FDR's biggest fan, what I do like about these programs is that work was expected in exchange for a check from the government ...unlike today.
My dad was in the CCC and it pretty much saved his family. His Dad died when he was 10 and my dad had to leave school and hustle to provide for his mom and siblings. Most of these WPA projects are also really beautiful. Glad they have lasted. I agree that CCC would help immensely in giving young people hope, skills and build a strong work ethic..
I think your videos are great! I lived in Reno for 14 years and I have learned SO much about Reno ever since I stumbled upon your channel 3 months ago. You’re doing an awesome job and I hope you keep doing what you do. Thank you so much!!
Thank you. I enjoy your videos. I graduated from UNR as a chemistry major in 1970, worked out in Lovelock at Eagle-Picher, then attended graduate school in biology at UNR, etc. Thanks again. Happy New Year. Glen
Just discovered your site a month ago and have throughly enjoyed them. Thank you for your hard work to provide us with great history. Been a resident of Lake Tahoe since the 1960s.
Please keep creating these great little snippets of Reno's history. There really is not anyone else doing it! I'd like to suggest a deep dive into the assorted ditches and canals that crisscross Reno and Sparks.
Primarily TV RUclips viewer here! The quality of these videos keeps getting better with each episode! Would love to see more content like the horseshoe episode that takes you “behind the scenes” into the Reno that once was. Knowing the history of things that I’ve passed by my whole life is a neat feeling. Excellent stuff as always - keep it coming!
I relocated to Reno partly because I’m a major history nut. And the Truckee meadows was dripping with it. It’s not anymore, thanks to you it’s pouring out from everywhere, I thought I learned most of the history, but you have been opening my eyes to a lot I never knew, fantastic stuff Steve, Please keep them coming.
Hi Steve, I always begin to watch on my tablet but invariably switch to the tv to share your content with my husband. We enjoy them together and several times have taken a drive to visit local sites mentioned in your videos. I came back to my table today to tell you how much I especially enjoyed this one! I had no idea how the New Deal had influenced our area! I had the good fortune to visit FDR’s Little White House in Warm Springs GA last year so this video really resonated with me. Thank you so much for taking the time to share the unique history and natural beauty that northern NV provides.
I love your channel please never stop! I'm watching on my phone, and you're the best, so informative interesting talented and historical. I cant get enough of these videos. You have an awesome personality and you do such a great job. Your my favorite on youtube. So enlightening. I love Reno and I have never felt so at home as I did when I lived there. I was in the midst of the weirdness on 4th as I was homeless and addicted to meth and the streets when I lived there. I have seen Reno subverted and destroyed in many ways since I lived there. I had 1000 lives worth of good times there before things got really dark and deadly. The people of Reno are some of the most interesting and amazing people Ive ever encountered in all my travels and Ive been all over this country. There is so much to talk about. I went to prison in 2017 and got out in 2019, got clean, had a kid and moved to Spokane WA, but I miss Reno/Sparks dearly and I love the historical content and value of what you bring. Your the best! Thank you sir 🫡. Much love and respect and HAPPY NEW YEARS!!🎉
You’re doing a great job. Love history. My family and I founded the Nevada Day Treasure Hunt (now run by another family) that teaches local history while sight-seeing around the area. I appreciate what you do to keep history alive!!
I'm 3rd generation Nevadan. Born in Vegas, lived Reno many years, a currently living in Las Vegas. Your videos are great. You obviously put a lot of work into them, and care about what you do. Keep it up@
Moved here 6 months ago and really interested in the local history. This channel hit the spot. After spending most of my life in Southern California. I love it here and have visited and plan to see more of these places whenever I can. Outstanding job!
I was born in Reno in 1950 and lived there until 1983 when I moved to Fallon, and 5 years later to Florida. I love your films, but especially this one as it brings back so many memories. We used to picnic on Geiger Grade after church so that our dog could go for a run. Never appreciated the beautiful rock steps and grills. There were picnic tables. I can remember floating my doll in Galena Creek and going to day camp, which I believe was on the other side of the road from where you turned off into the visitors' center. I miss so much about Reno/Nevada like the amazing blue sky. the beautiful sunsets, the mountains, the trees, the sagebrush, the hiking trails and the smell of pinion pine. I am seeing a whole new Reno/Nevada through your films. Thank you for doing these.
Not only did this stir up memories of my childhood here in Reno with my mother, father, and brother, it answered all those questions I had stored in my mind when I scampered over those rocks. THANK YOU SO MUCH. As a native Renoite brought up here, all these sites had so much joy brought back to. The simple life, picnics with family, time spent that those of today will never experience. I thank God for you.
You are doing a great job with these videos! Every bit as professional and informative as a PBS doc. I imagine it’s not easy to put together/edit all the content,but like I said, you are doing a great job of preserving history. I also like the endings when you visit a pub and drink a beer.❤
I love your Show, I watch you on my TV via my Apple iPhone I use to live in the Carson City Tahoe area back in the 1990’s I love the history of the area.
I enjoy seeing the pop up that you have published a new video. I always look forward to your great work. Please keep it up. Born and raised in Reno NV and I never knew any of this. Thank you ! Can’t wait for the next one.
@ I completely understand and I appreciate all your work and what you do. If I ever see you I hope you don’t mind I say Hi. I live in the old southwest. Near a lot of the areas you visited in this video. So it is nice to know what I live near by.
Hey, man! You're doing a great job with this channel. I love Reno. And I love Reno's history. You're doing some really good work uncovering all these things. Thanks! Keep up the great work!
Here's a comment: Your video podcast is misnamed. Should be "...the Reno You Don't know". Simply a great, great series and I enjoy them immensely. Thanks ...... Actually immense thanks......
Love the videos you make and am glad we have someone who puts the effort into documenting the history of our area through content like this. Born and raised in Reno and have lived here my whole life. The video idea I will throw into the hat as a car guy is something about old car dealership locations or service stations etc; I know that an office building on Liberty and Sierra used to have a Porsche dealership in it and that’s always been intriguing to me. Keep it up!
You asked for comments about what we think of your videos. Here you go- outstanding! My wife and I have been visiting Reno annually from our home in Tracy, CA for decades. There’s so much we didn’t know about the biggest little city. We love watching your videos and feel like we’re re-discovering Reno with each episode. Thank you, and please keep posting!!!
Another great video. It's always interesting to walk around the older parts of Reno & unexpectedly find those New Deal plaques on walls, canals, etc. Thanks for highlighting more of Reno's hidden memories. I hope everyone had a wonderful Christmas with family & friends and that everyone will have a happy, healthy & safe new year!
Like all the others that have commented, you are doing fantastic at educating us on stuff we drive by every day not knowing the back story. You also show us other places than Reno in the state and really enjoy those too!
Steve, you are correct. 99% of my views of your show are on TV. I am able to like but not comment. So here I am trying to comment. We love your show. Have lived in Sacramento for 50 years have made many many visits to Reno in that time span. We love the history you provide to us. AND the beer stops. Thanks so much and keep up the great work.
I really enjoy your videos . I've been visiting Reno since 1974 , at 18 years old . I gambled and drank beer and was never ID'd . Thank you for the interesting content .
I love your program, very informative. I moved to reno in 1976 and many of your stories take down memory lane. Back when the reno ballroom was having concerts I met Mitch Ryder at the peppermill and taught him how to play blackjack.
I'm from the San Francisco Bay Area and have visited Reno for years. I would attend the Air Races a lot. My father was actually stationed at Stead AFB in the '50s. I even thought of moving there. Your episodes have shown me how it's changed and keeps changing. Keep it up. Very interesting content.
Being as I was born and raised in Reno- I've been here over 53 years- I love your well put together videos and historical insight. I have always adored historical Reno photos and books. With your deep dives into such amazing, cool, bizarre, and exclusive sites, history, and locations, I gained exciting background and knowledge of my hometown, some of which is brand-new to me. You do a fantastic job of explaining the times, dates, places, and details of your explorations. Thank you for your work and sharing! And I enjoy a good beer, too! I'm with you!
I love your videos. There are tons of vegas centered channels, but yours is one of the few local ones, and I love the history of our area. You put a lot of thought and research into the videos which I appreciate. Keep up the excellent work.
My husband and I love your videos! My husband is a Reno native and I’m a transplant that has lived in Nevada for 30 years. We always learn something new. Very informative and interesting.
My Husband and I watch all your videos. I have lived in Reno for about 15 years and have learned so much more about the area from your videos. Keep up the great work and thank you for the interesting content!
In response to your question at 17:17, I offer you this - Your videos are among the very few that often keep me at the edge of my seat because your videos are so well done and so well researched, and I know that if I skip forward I am going to miss something pertinent. While I've visited the Reno area only a couple times, I find the subject matter you cover absolutely fascinating!
We watch on our TV, so here I am per your request. We love your channel and appreciate the effort you put into cultivating interesting content. Thank you for all you do !
I really enjoy your videos! Lived in the Reno area 20+ years and enjoy finding things out about the area that I had no idea about, or had heard only a very little on. Even the change in the last 2-3 decades since I lived here or was around regularly have been dramatic and I am glad that there is still much preserved from Reno's early and even distant history!
Steve, I grew up in Reno and now live in California. I love your videos and can’t wait for the next one to come out. I really appreciate the hard work you put into each video. A suggestion for a future video is to look at the Lawton Springs on the truckee coming in to town. Please keep it up!
Hi Steve: Thanks for the slightly late Christmas gift of another well done very interesting video! It seems to me that Reno was a big recipient of these depression era programs and they helped the participants and the community. Being a history buff myself I've known of these programs forever, but as far as I know here in Lake County, Ca. where I grew up I have always only known of a single WPA project. Along Ca. Hwy 20 where it borders the shoreline of Clear Lake, in a number of places there is a rock wall between the highway and the lakeshore that was (at least as related to me by old timers in the area) a WPA project. It features square columns about 3 feet tall every 10 feet or so, with a lower rock wall in between that features an arch in each span. It has stood the test of time, and is still in place today. I did go onto the living new deal site for a short visit, but in that short visit I was not able to see any other work done in my county. I will do more research though since your video has sparked my interest. My lady and I did visit the Geiger road picnic site when we visited your area a couple of years ago and enjoyed that. I'm loving your channel, and I'm sure it is a kind of labor of love on your part, and I'm sure it's a lot of work to do it, so just letting you know that I'm a fan of your work, and appreciate you doing it. Looking forward to story of the old Reno Post office. Happy Boxing Day, and Happy New Year! Terry from Nor Cal
Thanks Terry! Clear Lake - I'm a fan of the rockabilly pioneer Johnny Burnette who met his unfortunate end on the lake... will visit there again sometime to investigate. I appreciate your comments!
I do not live in Nevada, but growing up, my extended family lived in Reno and Fernley. So, I have spend lots of time in the area. I enjoy watching your videos and finding out some of the historical spots that are still around.
Ditto to Lumpy6, I've learned more about Reno than I have in the last 25 years of living here. I live next door to the Stewart st park, climbing on those walls I never had any Idea. Great Videos.
Doing Great, each program is so informative. I have learned much that I did not know about the community I live in. Thanks for your time and attention to detail!
thanks for the great content. I lived in Reno and went to UNR as an international student from the early 2000s to 2007. The greatest time ever. We didn't have craft beers back in the day, just Breakaway , Little Waldorf and Pub & Sub. Still good times!
I don't remember. Where was that at? If I had known people like you at UNR I would've taken a different major, history is cool and anthropology@@SteveTRYK
I really enjoyed your video keep them coming.My Mother’s Cousin lived in Reno for years she was from Kansas and a officer from the Second World War she always impressed me wish I had time to talk more with her she had a wealth of history!
My wife and I look forward to a new segment you publish. I really enjoy history and your videos do a great job on Reno and Washington Valley history. I have to also include the Flanigan Crossing, the Pony Express Route and California Wagon Trail. Keep up the great work.
The production values, content selection, research, location shooting, graphics, voice overs etc. are all very professional. It's hard to believe there are really only one or two people involved and on this budget ! This could serve as a model for any local television station, kind of a Nevada version of Huell Houser. Keep the shows coming !
I really enjoy your vids. My family has been in the area (Douglas County) since about 1905 and we lived in Reno for 8 years. I always learns something new and I appreciate your beer reviews! Good work!
Thank you for putting in the time and effort for these videos! I’ve only lived here a year and until discovering your channel, I had zero idea what the history about this area was.
I just ran into your U- tube channel and I really enjoyed it, very pleasant and informative. I have lived here 63 years born at the original, Carson Tahoe Hospital. lived on Johnson Lane until I was 12, Virginia City from 7th grade to graduating 1981. Then Carson City, now for the last 8 years live in Dayton. I appreciate the info did not know about a lot of the info of Reno. Thank you.
We learn so much about Reno from you, and we always get a kick every time we go see a place you feature. We went to Pele Utu and told them about you. Also, maybe you can make a full feature about the Lake Mansion in downtown. Hopefully, we’ll bump into you in one of these days. We’re fans!
I really enjoy the content you create and have taken the opportunity to explore some of the areas you have featured. It’s really nice to know some of the history of the area. I wear my “TRYK” gear out every chance I get and happily tell people to check out your channel. Looking forward to watching some more adventures!
I’ve been traveling to Reno since 1968. I love the area. Enjoy it so much I’ve learned so many things about the area. I didn’t know I appreciate your videos and the time you spend putting them together as a visit Reno I’m going to try to travel to some of these locations hopefully one day I’ll run into you and we’ll have a cold one and talk about Reno history
Steve, I just watched your last video and loved it. I grew up south of Gardnerville and used to go to Reno often to play and any chance I got to go to a concerts in Reno I was there. Sounds like we crossed paths at some of them. Anyway, great job. Love what your doing!
Thank you for another very interesting video. I’ve only recently discovered your videos but I’ve learned more about Reno than I have during the 29 years I’ve called it home. Keep the videos coming!
Steve, I can tell you this, we are hooked on your channel. Tune in every week, looking to be entertained by your sights and sounds of Reno, Nevada, and Western history. Learn something every time. I lived in Reno for the decade of the Eighties, and all we did is go in search of history at ghosttowns and historic sights so prevalent in Nevada, Cali, and other Western states. Now I'm 70 living in Florida, and one of my favorite things is to watch you do the exploring. Takes me back, ans I love it. Keep rolling!
Steve,I've commented before but I cant find all of your vids got about 25 or so. I have lived here me whole life (with traveling about Nevada looking for gold for mining companies), I learn for every one of your vids. thank you very much
Steve, can’t thank you enough for sharing your time, knowledge, research and experience with us. I watch on my iPad but your videography is exceptional and perfect for this venue. Super cool content my friend! Merry Christmas!!!
Watching your history videos of Reno is like taking a college local history class on Reno. They are are wonderful, informative, entertaining, and......... bring back some great memories of visiting relatives in Reno and traveling through it. Keep it up and thank you for producing these great lessons Professor.
I love these videos. I'm glad there is someone doing the research that I'm too lazy to do. Most of the places you showed us on this video, I've passed by many times and never knew their connection to these programs. I did know about Geiger Grade. Thirty something years ago, an old man sitting next to me in a bar, told me that he was lucky enough to get a job building the road and that rest area.
I've learned more abut Reno in the 6 months or so that I've been watching your videos than I did in the last 15 years of living here.
That means a lot- I appreciate you!
My family moved to Reno from Ely in 1960. I love your videos. It takes me back to see all of the places you visit. I attended a day camp at Whitaker Park in the summers. The Orr ditch ran across the south end of the park. There were stone steps and a little garden area at the South East end. Thanks for the memories.
My husband and I watch your videos almost every weekend (on tv). Commenting using my cell phone. We absolutely LOVE your content and learn a lot. Thank you for contributing to our community!
Thanx so much for watching - cheers!
Another great video! Thanks for putting in the work to research, visit and capture all of these sites. Learned a bunch!!🎉
Right on - thanks for being a viewer!
My husband and I are from western Nevada County. We love your channel. You're doing a lovely job. Your voice is soothing and information concise.
Thank you. All the best.
Most excellent - thanks for watching the channel!
Hey Steve another GREAT VIDEO !!! We are so lucky you are doing the work us lazy folk can enjoy. THANK YOU!!!
Its my pleasure - appreciate you watching and commenting!
Your videos are great. I have learned many things about Nevada. Thank you.
Glad my videos are of service! Cheers!
My boyfriend is obsessed with your videos and I definitely enjoy them as well! Keep it up! I love learning about my hometown!
Thanks, that’s great to hear!
I really enjoy your channel, aren't we lucky to have such a rich history to explore in our state? Great job bringing these important stories to life!
I'm happy to do it!
My dad and many people they knew worked in these programs. My mom and dad married in Reno at the courthouse.
Great programs. Let's do it again,
My wife's parents eloped and were married at the courthouse! Thanks!
Thank you for documenting history, in particular an area that's somewhat overlooked in American history. Your photography is amazing and I also enjoy your narration. A+
Glad you're enjoying the content!
The video was well done; from two native Reno-ites! I appreciate that the camera stays still when you walk. Very well edited and your mannerisms and voice are engaging. Great content.
Thanks for noticing these things! Cheers!
This is a great idea for a video topic. You have inspired me to research the New Deal projects here in Salt Lake City, too.
While I'm not FDR's biggest fan, what I do like about these programs is that work was expected in exchange for a check from the government ...unlike today.
Perhaps a similar program tailored for the homeless.
Glad this sparked your interest!!
I like learning history. Being new to Reno, this is great.
I appreciate you watching!
My dad was in the CCC and it pretty much saved his family. His Dad died when he was 10 and my dad had to leave school and hustle to provide for his mom and siblings. Most of these WPA projects are also really beautiful. Glad they have lasted. I agree that CCC would help immensely in giving young people hope, skills and build a strong work ethic..
Comment of the week! Thanks to your dad!!!!!
I think your videos are great! I lived in Reno for 14 years and I have learned SO much about Reno ever since I stumbled upon your channel 3 months ago. You’re doing an awesome job and I hope you keep doing what you do. Thank you so much!!
Tanks for being a viewer - glad to help!
Thank you.
I enjoy your videos.
I graduated from UNR as a chemistry major in 1970, worked out in Lovelock at Eagle-Picher, then attended graduate school in biology at UNR, etc.
Thanks again. Happy New Year. Glen
Cheers Glen!
Just discovered your site a month ago and have throughly enjoyed them. Thank you for your hard work to provide us with great history. Been a resident of Lake Tahoe since the 1960s.
Great to have you on board!
Enjoying the content, usually streaming on TV so hard to comment like you said. Great info and love hearing about local N NV history.
Thanks for taking the time to double back and comment!
Please keep creating these great little snippets of Reno's history. There really is not anyone else doing it! I'd like to suggest a deep dive into the assorted ditches and canals that crisscross Reno and Sparks.
good idea - thanks!
Primarily TV RUclips viewer here! The quality of these videos keeps getting better with each episode! Would love to see more content like the horseshoe episode that takes you “behind the scenes” into the Reno that once was. Knowing the history of things that I’ve passed by my whole life is a neat feeling. Excellent stuff as always - keep it coming!
Thanks - working one one of those now. Cute pup on your avatar BTW! ;-)
I relocated to Reno partly because I’m a major history nut. And the Truckee meadows was dripping with it. It’s not anymore, thanks to you it’s pouring out from everywhere, I thought I learned most of the history, but you have been opening my eyes to a lot I never knew, fantastic stuff Steve, Please keep them coming.
Glad to help illuminate - thanx for hanging out here on the channel!
Visiting Reno and relatives introduced me to your excellent tours! Really enjoyed this- have always admired FDR’s major initiatives! Thank you!
Great to have you watching! Cheers!
Hi Steve, I always begin to watch on my tablet but invariably switch to the tv to share your content with my husband. We enjoy them together and several times have taken a drive to visit local sites mentioned in your videos. I came back to my table today to tell you how much I especially enjoyed this one! I had no idea how the New Deal had influenced our area! I had the good fortune to visit FDR’s Little White House in Warm Springs GA last year so this video really resonated with me. Thank you so much for taking the time to share the unique history and natural beauty that northern NV provides.
That’s great to hear! Thanks!
I love your channel please never stop! I'm watching on my phone, and you're the best, so informative interesting talented and historical. I cant get enough of these videos. You have an awesome personality and you do such a great job. Your my favorite on youtube. So enlightening. I love Reno and I have never felt so at home as I did when I lived there. I was in the midst of the weirdness on 4th as I was homeless and addicted to meth and the streets when I lived there. I have seen Reno subverted and destroyed in many ways since I lived there. I had 1000 lives worth of good times there before things got really dark and deadly. The people of Reno are some of the most interesting and amazing people Ive ever encountered in all my travels and Ive been all over this country. There is so much to talk about. I went to prison in 2017 and got out in 2019, got clean, had a kid and moved to Spokane WA, but I miss Reno/Sparks dearly and I love the historical content and value of what you bring. Your the best! Thank you sir 🫡. Much love and respect and HAPPY NEW YEARS!!🎉
You have had a full life! Thanks for tuning in!
My viewing is on my phone. You are doing an excellent job speading your knowledge.
Always very well done
I appreciate you watching in any format!
You’re doing a great job. Love history. My family and I founded the Nevada Day Treasure Hunt (now run by another family) that teaches local history while sight-seeing around the area. I appreciate what you do to keep history alive!!
My pleasure and thanks!
Always love your videos. Lived in Reno mid 60's and early 70's. It still has remnants of the wild west then.
A great time to be here for sure!
I'm 3rd generation Nevadan. Born in Vegas, lived Reno many years, a currently living in Las Vegas. Your videos are great. You obviously put a lot of work into them, and care about what you do. Keep it up@
Thanks for the comment! Viva Las Vegas!
Moved here 6 months ago and really interested in the local history. This channel hit the spot. After spending most of my life in Southern California. I love it here and have visited and plan to see more of these places whenever I can. Outstanding job!
Glad to be of assistance - I also came from So Cal 38 years ago.
I was born in Reno in 1950 and lived there until 1983 when I moved to Fallon, and 5 years later to Florida. I love your films, but especially this one as it brings back so many memories. We used to picnic on Geiger Grade after church so that our dog could go for a run. Never appreciated the beautiful rock steps and grills. There were picnic tables. I can remember floating my doll in Galena Creek and going to day camp, which I believe was on the other side of the road from where you turned off into the visitors' center. I miss so much about Reno/Nevada like the amazing blue sky. the beautiful sunsets, the mountains, the trees, the sagebrush, the hiking trails and the smell of pinion pine. I am seeing a whole new Reno/Nevada through your films. Thank you for doing these.
Great insightful comments! Thanks for your viewership!
Not only did this stir up memories of my childhood here in Reno with my mother, father, and brother, it answered all those questions I had stored in my mind when I scampered over those rocks. THANK YOU SO MUCH. As a native Renoite brought up here, all these sites had so much joy brought back to. The simple life, picnics with family, time spent that those of today will never experience. I thank God for you.
Sounds like some questions got answered - that's so cool - thanx!
You are doing a great job with these videos! Every bit as professional and informative as a PBS doc. I imagine it’s not easy to put together/edit all the content,but like I said, you are doing a great job of preserving history. I also like the endings when you visit a pub and drink a beer.❤
I enjoy the editing part - its a creative process. Thanx and cheers!
I love your Show, I watch you on my TV via my Apple iPhone I use to live in the Carson City Tahoe area back in the 1990’s I love the history of the area.
Good to know - thanx!
I enjoy seeing the pop up that you have published a new video. I always look forward to your great work. Please keep it up. Born and raised in Reno NV and I never knew any of this. Thank you ! Can’t wait for the next one.
I'd publish more often except it takes a lot of time to research all of this... quality over quantity! Thanks for watching!
@ I completely understand and I appreciate all your work and what you do. If I ever see you I hope you don’t mind I say Hi. I live in the old southwest. Near a lot of the areas you visited in this video. So it is nice to know what I live near by.
Hey, man! You're doing a great job with this channel. I love Reno. And I love Reno's history. You're doing some really good work uncovering all these things. Thanks! Keep up the great work!
I appreciate that!
Here's a comment:
Your video podcast is misnamed.
Should be "...the Reno You Don't know".
Simply a great, great series and I enjoy them immensely.
Thanks ...... Actually immense thanks......
Someone mention that before... and maybe you're right too!!! Thanks for being here!
Love the videos you make and am glad we have someone who puts the effort into documenting the history of our area through content like this. Born and raised in Reno and have lived here my whole life. The video idea I will throw into the hat as a car guy is something about old car dealership locations or service stations etc; I know that an office building on Liberty and Sierra used to have a Porsche dealership in it and that’s always been intriguing to me. Keep it up!
Interesting - thanks!
You asked for comments about what we think of your videos. Here you go- outstanding! My wife and I have been visiting Reno annually from our home in Tracy, CA for decades. There’s so much we didn’t know about the biggest little city. We love watching your videos and feel like we’re re-discovering Reno with each episode. Thank you, and please keep posting!!!
Great to hear! Thanks for viewing!
Another great video. It's always interesting to walk around the older parts of Reno & unexpectedly find those New Deal plaques on walls, canals, etc. Thanks for highlighting more of Reno's hidden memories.
I hope everyone had a wonderful Christmas with family & friends and that everyone will have a happy, healthy & safe new year!
Thanks and Happy New Year!
Like all the others that have commented, you are doing fantastic at educating us on stuff we drive by every day not knowing the back story. You also show us other places than Reno in the state and really enjoy those too!
Great - glad you find it of interest like I do! Cheers!
Steve, you are correct. 99% of my views of your show are on TV. I am able to like but not comment. So here I am trying to comment. We love your show. Have lived in Sacramento for 50 years have made many many visits to Reno in that time span. We love the history you provide to us. AND the beer stops. Thanks so much and keep up the great work.
Great to see you comment here - I enjoy the beer stops too! ;-) Thanks!
I really enjoy your videos . I've been visiting Reno since 1974 , at 18 years old . I gambled and drank beer and was never ID'd . Thank you for the interesting content .
The 70s & 80s in America were awesome. 🇺🇸🥳
The best of days! Thanks and cheers!
I love your program, very informative. I moved to reno in 1976 and many of your stories take down memory lane. Back when the reno ballroom was having concerts I met Mitch Ryder at the peppermill and taught him how to play blackjack.
I met Mr. T once at the Peppermill! Cool and thanks!
I'm from the San Francisco Bay Area and have visited Reno for years. I would attend the Air Races a lot. My father was actually stationed at Stead AFB in the '50s. I even thought of moving there. Your episodes have shown me how it's changed and keeps changing. Keep it up. Very interesting content.
So glad you like the vids! Cheers!
Being as I was born and raised in Reno- I've been here over 53 years- I love your well put together videos and historical insight. I have always adored historical Reno photos and books. With your deep dives into such amazing, cool, bizarre, and exclusive sites, history, and locations, I gained exciting background and knowledge of my hometown, some of which is brand-new to me. You do a fantastic job of explaining the times, dates, places, and details of your explorations. Thank you for your work and sharing! And I enjoy a good beer, too! I'm with you!
This is a rad comment! So glad you're digging the content - cheers!
Always get tons of information and insight from watching your videos!
Kewl - thanks for watching!
Thanks for shining a light on these programs and showing us the actual projects, super interesting!
Great to have you here!
We really enjoy your videos and the knowledge that we gain viewing them.
We primarily watch on our tv
Thanks for doing these
I thank your for telling me! Cheers!
I love your videos. There are tons of vegas centered channels, but yours is one of the few local ones, and I love the history of our area. You put a lot of thought and research into the videos which I appreciate. Keep up the excellent work.
I certainly will - thanx for tuning in!!
Hi Steve, I enjoy all your programs, learning more than I ever thought about Reno. Keep up the great work.
Thanks David!!
My husband and I love your videos! My husband is a Reno native and I’m a transplant that has lived in Nevada for 30 years. We always learn something new. Very informative and interesting.
Great to hear - thanx for watching!
My Husband and I watch all your videos. I have lived in Reno for about 15 years and have learned so much more about the area from your videos. Keep up the great work and thank you for the interesting content!
I'm happy to share what I know and what I'm able to uncover and share! Cheers!
In response to your question at 17:17, I offer you this - Your videos are among the very few that often keep me at the edge of my seat because your videos are so well done and so well researched, and I know that if I skip forward I am going to miss something pertinent. While I've visited the Reno area only a couple times, I find the subject matter you cover absolutely fascinating!
Sweet - thanks for the encouragement!
Love the videos! My fiancé and I are from Reno/Sparks and enjoy all the information you have in your videos! Great job!
Cool - thanks for watching!
We watch on our TV, so here I am per your request. We love your channel and appreciate the effort you put into cultivating interesting content. Thank you for all you do !
Thanks for coming back to the channel to comment - I appreciate you watching!
I really enjoy your videos! Lived in the Reno area 20+ years and enjoy finding things out about the area that I had no idea about, or had heard only a very little on. Even the change in the last 2-3 decades since I lived here or was around regularly have been dramatic and I am glad that there is still much preserved from Reno's early and even distant history!
Cool - this little town on the Truckee has a storied past! Cheers!
Even though I've been there hundreds of times , You still give videos that are new to me about the area. So,it's great and informative.
Excellent!
Steve, I grew up in Reno and now live in California. I love your videos and can’t wait for the next one to come out. I really appreciate the hard work you put into each video. A suggestion for a future video is to look at the Lawton Springs on the truckee coming in to town. Please keep it up!
I have thought about that subject - thanks for watching our humble videos about your hometown!
Hi Steve: Thanks for the slightly late Christmas gift of another well done very interesting video! It seems to me that Reno was a big recipient of these depression era programs and they helped the participants and the community. Being a history buff myself I've known of these programs forever, but as far as I know here in Lake County, Ca. where I grew up I have always only known of a single WPA project. Along Ca. Hwy 20 where it borders the shoreline of Clear Lake, in a number of places there is a rock wall between the highway and the lakeshore that was (at least as related to me by old timers in the area) a WPA project. It features square columns about 3 feet tall every 10 feet or so, with a lower rock wall in between that features an arch in each span. It has stood the test of time, and is still in place today. I did go onto the living new deal site for a short visit, but in that short visit I was not able to see any other work done in my county. I will do more research though since your video has sparked my interest. My lady and I did visit the Geiger road picnic site when we visited your area a couple of years ago and enjoyed that. I'm loving your channel, and I'm sure it is a kind of labor of love on your part, and I'm sure it's a lot of work to do it, so just letting you know that I'm a fan of your work, and appreciate you doing it. Looking forward to story of the old Reno Post office. Happy Boxing Day, and Happy New Year! Terry from Nor Cal
Thanks Terry! Clear Lake - I'm a fan of the rockabilly pioneer Johnny Burnette who met his unfortunate end on the lake... will visit there again sometime to investigate. I appreciate your comments!
The WPA and CCC were so important to our country and they made such beautifully designed and built structures. I love the art work on the posters.
Those were the days! Thanks!
Great video, and I learned so much in your travels. Please keep up the good work!
Thank you Floridian! Thanks for coming out west with me!
My roommate and I agree you’re doing a great job!! Sincerely, your neighbors in Dayton
Thanks Daytonians!
I find your videos of the Reno area very interesting and informative. Keep up the good work.
Great to hear - I find all of this of great interest and I'm glad you do too!
I do not live in Nevada, but growing up, my extended family lived in Reno and Fernley. So, I have spend lots of time in the area. I enjoy watching your videos and finding out some of the historical spots that are still around.
Nice - thanks for watching!
Ditto to Lumpy6, I've learned more about Reno than I have in the last 25 years of living here. I live next door to the Stewart st park, climbing on those walls I never had any Idea. Great Videos.
Coolness - great to have you watching!
❤ Steve, You are very entertaining, eduational and just fun to watch. Like You I have a love of old Reno. 72 years, Reno native.
Thanks for hanging out here on the channel!
I love your videos. I even got my son to watch a couple, and my mom too! I tell everyone about you! Thank you for what you do.
I appreciate you spreading the word! Happy New Year!
Doing Great, each program is so informative. I have learned much that I did not know about the community I live in. Thanks for your time and attention to detail!
Glad to help and to have you here!
This is a great channel
I enjoy learning more about the area I live in.
Thanks
Thanks for watching and commenting!
Love that model jacket. Love the videos. As a transplant to this area I’m fascinated by its history, monuments and views.
Great to have you here!
thanks for the great content. I lived in Reno and went to UNR as an international student from the early 2000s to 2007. The greatest time ever. We didn't have craft beers back in the day, just Breakaway , Little Waldorf and Pub & Sub. Still good times!
Was the Beer Barrel still around then? Thanks for watching!
I don't remember. Where was that at? If I had known people like you at UNR I would've taken a different major, history is cool and anthropology@@SteveTRYK
I really enjoyed your video keep them coming.My Mother’s Cousin lived in Reno for years she was from Kansas and a officer from the Second World War she always impressed me wish I had time to talk more with her she had a wealth of history!
Cool - thanx for tuning in!
Hi Steve,
I enjoy your videos and I also learned a lot about Reno.
Keep up the good work, thanks.
I'm so glad to have you watching!
Thank you for doing these videos. I've learned so much about places I pass by everyday! These videos are great!
So great to have you along! Cheers!
My wife and I look forward to a new segment you publish. I really enjoy history and your videos do a great job on Reno and Washington Valley history. I have to also include the Flanigan Crossing, the Pony Express Route and California Wagon Trail. Keep up the great work.
Thanks for being a part of this channel James!!
The production values, content selection, research, location shooting, graphics, voice overs etc. are all very professional. It's hard to believe there are really only one or two people involved and on this budget ! This could serve as a model for any local television station, kind of a Nevada version of Huell Houser. Keep the shows coming !
I hope I'm Huell without the accent! LOL! Thanks for your great comments!
Such diversity in subjects. You make them all very interesting! Good Luck with 10K
Thanks, glad you're digging the content!
This explains the old rock fountain and seating area on the East side of Virginia Lake
Where dat?
North of the pier?
I video'd that but it ended up on the cutting room floor!
On the east side near that little pier I was on.
I really enjoy your vids. My family has been in the area (Douglas County) since about 1905 and we lived in Reno for 8 years. I always learns something new and I appreciate your beer reviews! Good work!
Thats alot of Nevada time! Thanks!
Thank you for putting in the time and effort for these videos! I’ve only lived here a year and until discovering your channel, I had zero idea what the history about this area was.
You live in a most interesting area - thanks for viewing!
I just ran into your U- tube channel and I really enjoyed it, very pleasant and informative. I have lived here 63 years born at the original, Carson Tahoe Hospital. lived on Johnson Lane until I was 12, Virginia City from 7th grade to graduating 1981. Then Carson City, now for the last 8 years live in Dayton. I appreciate the info did not know about a lot of the info of Reno. Thank you.
I appreciate you for watching - cheers!
We learn so much about Reno from you, and we always get a kick every time we go see a place you feature. We went to Pele Utu and told them about you. Also, maybe you can make a full feature about the Lake Mansion in downtown. Hopefully, we’ll bump into you in one of these days. We’re fans!
Nice - been to Pele Utu a few times! Thank you!
I really enjoy the content you create and have taken the opportunity to explore some of the areas you have featured. It’s really nice to know some of the history of the area. I wear my “TRYK” gear out every chance I get and happily tell people to check out your channel. Looking forward to watching some more adventures!
You are too cool! Thanks for representing!
I’ve been traveling to Reno since 1968. I love the area. Enjoy it so much I’ve learned so many things about the area. I didn’t know I appreciate your videos and the time you spend putting them together as a visit Reno I’m going to try to travel to some of these locations hopefully one day I’ll run into you and we’ll have a cold one and talk about Reno history
Right on! Glad you like and I'll see you out there one day!
So much amazing information! My mind is blown. Keep doing what your doing!
My mind too... that why I finish with a craft beer LOL! Cheers!
I enjoy your videos I learn so much about Reno and Sparks ,please keep them coming.
Will do - thanx!
Steve, I just watched your last video and loved it. I grew up south of Gardnerville and used to go to Reno often to play and any chance I got to go to a concerts in Reno I was there. Sounds like we crossed paths at some of them. Anyway, great job. Love what your doing!
Rock on my man!!!
I think you do a great job. My personal history goes back to the mid 40's so I recognize many of the places you point out.
Too cool - glad to be here for ya!
Thank you for another very interesting video. I’ve only recently discovered your videos but I’ve learned more about Reno than I have during the 29 years I’ve called it home. Keep the videos coming!
Excellent - nice to hear that you're getting something from these videos - cheers!
Steve, I can tell you this, we are hooked on your channel. Tune in every week, looking to be entertained by your sights and sounds of Reno, Nevada, and Western history. Learn something every time. I lived in Reno for the decade of the Eighties, and all we did is go in search of history at ghosttowns and historic sights so prevalent in Nevada, Cali, and other Western states.
Now I'm 70 living in Florida, and one of my favorite things is to watch you do the exploring. Takes me back, ans I love it. Keep rolling!
Glad to bring you back out west! Cheers!
I like watching ur videos. Very informative.
Thanks for taking the time to watch!
Steve,I've commented before but I cant find all of your vids got about 25 or so. I have lived here me whole life (with traveling about Nevada looking for gold for mining companies), I learn for every one of your vids. thank you very much
If you're on your computer, click the 'videos' tab and they are all there. Thanks and cheers!
Great videos! I try to turn other Reno history lovers onto this channel.
I appreciate your efforts! Cheers!
Kudos Steve
Really good show. Entertaining and educational both. Love it…
Glad you liked!!
Steve, can’t thank you enough for sharing your time, knowledge, research and experience with us. I watch on my iPad but your videography is exceptional and perfect for this venue. Super cool content my friend! Merry Christmas!!!
Thanks for watching and Happy New Year! I'm tickled pink (as you could have judged from my Christmas card) that you're watching!!
Very good video...I learned so much. I felt like I was walking along with you. Beautiful photography, too. Keep up the good work!
Thnx - I try to keep it visually interesting!
Watching your history videos of Reno is like taking a college local history class on Reno. They are are wonderful, informative, entertaining, and......... bring back some great memories of visiting relatives in Reno and traveling through it. Keep it up and thank you for producing these great lessons Professor.
My college professors would have begger to differ - but I love your comments! Cheers!
Like your channel. I am new to the Carson Reno area. I find it interesting to learn the history of Reno
Welcome in and glad this is illluminating!
I enjoy your programs. Very informative.
Thanks - glad you're digging it!
I love these videos. I'm glad there is someone doing the research that I'm too lazy to do. Most of the places you showed us on this video, I've passed by many times and never knew their connection to these programs. I did know about Geiger Grade. Thirty something years ago, an old man sitting next to me in a bar, told me that he was lucky enough to get a job building the road and that rest area.
Too cool - glad to have you on board!