 It is managed by the Nevada Division of State Parks in partnership with the California Tahoe Conservancy.Henry Van Sickle came to the Carson Valley in 1852 where he erected a hotel, restaurant, blacksmiths shop, bar, while also being the first toll officer of the Kinsgsbury grade toll road.The property was purchased by Jack where he cut and sold thousands of Christmas trees, had a rodeo, and drive-in movie theater.