The former first lady was born in Ely in 1912.

Come on in — just don’t stand up too fast.

The event will be held at the California Trail Interpretive Center, which is slated for a June 2 grand opening.

A four-day training session is set for Jan. 10, 11, 17 and 18.

Apply by Dec. 31; the event is in February at the Northern Nevada Railway in Ely. Scholarship recipients will work with photographer Steve Crise, who took the photo at left.

Nevada journalist David Toll will discuss his book "Breaks, Brains & Balls - The Story of Joe Conforte and Nevada's Fabulous Mustang Ranch.

The holiday-themed train experience also is offered at the V&T in Carson City.

The national park in eastern Nevada observes its anniversary Oct. 27 with free tours of the Lehman Caves.

Richard Clark will perform as Kit Carson — the Western scout and mountain man who passed through the region in the 1840s — at 7 p.m. Oct. 13 at the Carson Valley Museum and Cultural Center, 1477 U.S. 395 in Gardnerville.

Virginia City is one of three contenders in a national contest for the most haunted town in America, and could use your help to win.