Dayton vs. Genoa 1st settlement debate featured with return of PBS 'Wild Nevada' series
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 12/06/2023 - 10:30am
Event Date:
December 7, 2023 - 9:00pm
PBS Reno is pleased to announce eight new episodes of Season 6 of Wild Nevada that will debut in December 2023 and January 2024 on PBS Reno Channel 5.1.
The first new episode of Wild Nevada debuts on Thursday Dec. 7 at 9 p.m. Preceding the episode will be a special presentation at 8 p.m, featuring hosts Chris Orr and Dave Santina in the PBS Reno studio as they feature some of their favorite moments from Season 6 along with special guests and a ticket offer from Nevada State Parks that viewers will receive when they financially support PBS Reno.
"I'm looking forward to sharing the new Wild Nevada episodes from Season 6,” said Orr. “In these new shows, we take viewers to fascinating parts of the state, some locations are familiar, and others are brand new to the series. We are highlighting not only the beauty, but also fascinating information about these locales. I think the history, geology, and stories in these new episodes will enrich the adventures ahead for our Wild Nevada audience."
“I hope that people who love this show are pleased to see new episodes,” said Santina. “There’s a lot of fresh content, new locations, and each segment is fun and different. Our goal has always been to inspire people to get outside and explore the beauty of our state. We only wish we could produce enough episodes to keep up with the demand for new adventures, but we are so proud of the work we’ve accomplished through Wild Nevada.”
Below are episode descriptions and broadcast information for the eight new episodes of Wild Nevada:
DAYTON vs GENOA airs Thursday, Dec. 7 at 9 p.m.
We visit the two towns claiming to be the first settlement in Nevada. Near Dayton we explore the townsite of Sutro, home of the Comstock-era Sutro Tunnel. In Genoa we step into history at Mormon Station and hike the Genoa Canyon Trail.
VALLEY of FIRE and SPRING MOUNTAINS STATE REC. AREA airs Dec. 14 at 8 p.m.
After two decades Chris returns to the spectacular Valley of Fire to be reacquainted with this unique attraction, then learns some history and enjoys a spectacular trail view at Spring Mountains State Recreation Area.
TRUCKEE airs Dec. 21 at 8 p.m.
Dave learns the unique history of Truckee on a walking tour with Greg Zirbel that includes a stop in jail, then tries a little neighborhood snowshoeing before a visit to FiftyFifty Brewing Company.
PYRAMID LAKE airs Dec. 28 at 8 p.m.
Chris Orr and guest host Sydney Martinez bike the Tahoe-Pyramid Trail from Wadsworth to Pyramid Lake, including a fish research facility and the museum/visitor center, then go out on the lake to expand their perspective of this Paiute cultural icon.
ACCESSIBILITY airs Jan. 4, 2024 at 8 p.m.
This special episode introduces outdoor recreation opportunities for those with mobility challenges. Includes the Reno Adaptive Cycling Center, the Center for Adaptive Riding and a visit to Beneficial Designs in Minden.
TOIYABE CREST TRAIL airs Jan. 11, 2024 at 8 p.m.
Kurt Gensheimer takes Chris on a trek through the Toiyabe Crest Trail, a former Civilian Conservation Corps project from the 1930s that is being upgraded by Gensheimer, who is known as “The Trail Whisperer.”
MT. ROSE TO PEAVINE PEAK airs Jan. 18, 2024 at 8 p.m.
These landmarks of the Reno area offer much to enjoy. Chris learns some geology while summiting both mountains, on foot and off road, while Dave enjoys a Mt. Rose waterfall and the mining history of Peavine.
No. 613 BEST OF SEASON 6 airs Jan. 25, 2024 at 8 p.m.
Dave and Chris select their favorite moments from the previous episodes.
