Just a mile north of Fernley, the Fernley Swales (1844-1868) are the ONLY example of deep sand swales left by emigrant wagons on the historic California Trail.  The Central Pacific Railroad grade (1868-1902) runs parallel to the trail.  This historic area attracts tourism to the community and brings history to life! The BLM Carson City office and the CA-NV Chapter of the Oregon-California Trails Association (OCTA) and citizens of Fernley are hosting our 24th annual cleanup party on National Public Lands Day to remove trash that has been dumped in and near the Fernley Swales.