GC1CQYR Kiley Ranch (Traditional Cache) in Nevada, United States created by NVSRVYR

This cache has been archived.

RoadRunner: This has been disabled for quite some time and no indication of it coming back. I am archiving it to clear the area. If you are able to address the issue at hand, please submit a new listing or send me a note through my profile and I will look and see if I can resurrect. - Thanks

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A cache by NVSRVYR Message this owner

Hidden : 5/29/2008

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Size: Size: small (small)

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Geocache Description:

Small Urban Cache in a developing area. Container is large enough for small trade items, Geocaching information sheet and log. Please do not destroy the landscaping while searching, yes it is in the rocks, not in the bushes. Container is larger than the majority of the rocks in the area, so no need to turn any rocks over while searching.

History of Kiley Ranch This area was originally patented on December 27, 1888 by Richard E. Queen with some of the ranch property farther to the south having been patented to the Central Pacific Railroad on June 7, 1878. In 1929 Marian Louise McIlravy-Kiley moved from New York to Nevada with her three sons William, Croston and L. David Kiley. Shortly after arriving in the Silver State, Marian married James E. Stead. In 1932, the ranch was purchased from the Trosi and D'Andrea families by William N. McIlravy, Marian and James E. Stead to form the nearly 2,000-acre Nevada Hereford Ranch. The ranch specialized in raising show Herefords and hunting dogs. Both enterprises were successful and some of their bulls became quite valuable. For a period of almost 30 years, Harold's Club leased and operated a Gun Club on the north-western boundary of the ranch. More recently, Lazy Five Company, a Kiley Ranch subsidiary, owned and operated the Gun Club which is now the Lazy Five Regional Park. After WWII, the Nevada Hereford Ranch operated mainly as a cattle ranch. It was then commonly known as the Stead Ranch. Operations included raising cattle, farming alfalfa, hay, potatoes and land management. In 1980, L. David and his son, David A., inherited the ranch. In 1998, the ranch name was changed to Kiley Ranch. William and Croston, who took their stepfather's name (Stead), were raised on the ranch. Both boys had a taste for excitement and took an avid interest in airplanes. Croston served in WWII as a pilot and later served in the Nevada Air National Guard. His P-51 fighter crashed December 11, 1949 at what was the Stead Air Force Base, which was named in his honor. In 1964, William, a World Champion race driver of unlimited class motor boats came up with the idea to have the Reno Air Show. He worked with Reno businessmen for sponsorship of the races, including national aerobatics and balloon championships, skydiving competition and a performance by the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds. William also arranged for ABC to cover the event. For two years, the race was held at the Sky Ranch Airport, which had a 2,000-foot dirt runway which the pilots were reluctant to use. In 1966 the Stead Air Force Base was closed and it was renamed Stead Airfield and christened as the site of the Reno National Air Races. L. David Kiley, keeping his father's name (Kiley), called both New York and Nevada home while growing up. L. David attended Sparks Junior High School. He went to New York where he graduated from New York Military Academy in 1944 after which he served in the 99th Infantry Division in Europe during WWII. He returned to Nevada in 1946 to pursue his education at the University of Nevada, Reno, where he graduated in 1950 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering. After college, L. David chose to plant roots in the Spanish Springs valley and the rolling hills surrounding Kiley Ranch, never returning to live in the state of New York. Today, L. David Kiley creates his own legacy with the Kiley Ranch Master Planned Community you see taking shape today. Small Urban Cache in a developing area. Container is large enough for small trade items, if you take something, please leave something, Thank You. Please do not destroy the landscaping while searching, yes it is in the rocks (this is Nevada after all), not in the bushes. Container is larger than the majority of the rocks in the area, so no need to turn any rocks over while searching. At time of Cache placement, contents included a $5.00 Poker Chip from Carson Valley Inn, a Renown Hospital Keychain, a Wooden Nickel from All Occasion Party Rentals and Tibby's Nickell Geocoin [Copy Seeking Original]. Enjoy the Hunt!!