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Shaun Hunter
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09/25/2018
McDermott Museum and Visitor Center near the main entrance to Fort Churchill State Historic Park.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
09/25/2018
An amphitheater near the park visitor center.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
09/25/2018
Informational signage, as well as a walking trail, adjacent to the visitor center.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
09/25/2018
A historic cemetery sits near the park entrance.
Shaun Hunter
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09/25/2018
Buckland Station, a Pony Express stop, has been incorporated into Fort Churchill State Historic Park, and offers an interesting stop on its own.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
09/25/2018
A nature trail that parallels the Carson River between Buckland Station/Orchard Day-Use Area and the main area of Fort Churchill State Park.
Shaun Hunter
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09/25/2018
Old ranch equipment on display at the Orchard Day-Use Area.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
09/25/2018
Fort ruins along the walking trail inside the park.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
09/25/2018
The building ruins are probably the most iconic images inside Fort Churchill State Historic Park.
Shaun Hunter
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09/25/2018
Fort Churchill State Historic Park ruins.
Shaun Hunter
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09/25/2018
A great horned owl above one of the park hiking trails.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
09/25/2018
Samuel Buckland Campground offers visitors a chance to camp inside the state park.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
09/25/2018
A typical camp site at Samuel Buckland Campground.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
09/25/2018
Along the Buckland Loop hiking trail.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
09/25/2018
The Carson River inside Fort Churchill State Historic Park.