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Outside Inn Gift Giving Guides

Welcome to the last of the Outside Inn's gift giving guides.  If you're still looking for a gift for your loved ones here's a list of the past Friday's local shopping guides. Wine Lovers Gift Guide Holiday Gift Guide for Children Food Lovers…
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Summer Thyme’s

Looking for a casual cafe to meet up with a friend?  Check out Summer Thyme's on Colfax Ave in Grass Valley.  The place was packed with people conducting business pitches, girlfriends bonding over fresh baked goods and small children playing…
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South Yuba Trail

Since the sun is still shining, why not go for a hike on the South Yuba River Trail.  Outside Inn employee Trinity Wilson took her dogs Jack and Shelby on the 15 mile stretch from Washington to Edwards.  Click on the photos below for a glimpse…
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Pampering Gift Guide

Welcome to week six of the Outside Inn's local gift giving guide.  This week we've got a number of goodies to give the special person on your list who's looking to get pampered this holiday season.  Within Nevada City and Grass Valley you…
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Victorian Christmas

Victorian Christmas in downtown Nevada City started tonight and will run the next two Sundays, December 11th and 18th (1:30-6pm) and the next two Wednesdays, December 14th and 21st (5:00-9:00pm).  Come join the festivities the streets are…
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Naggiar Vineyards

Naggiar Vineyards is worth a drive out to their picturesque tasting room outside of Grass Valley.  During the winter months the tasting room is open Friday/Saturday/Sunday from 12-5.  Even during the quieter months the tasting room was still…
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Nevada City Mountain Biking

Dan Thiem and Dieter King mountain biking in Nevada City.  Great mountain bike trails just out the Outside Inn's backdoor.  The sun is shining, get on your bike and go for a spin. Just watch out for the log at the bottom. Photos by Evans…
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Deer Creek Tribute Trail

If you haven't been down to the Deer Creek Tribute trail (click here and here for past posts on the trail in downtown Nevada City) you should go down and check out the recently extended loop on the other side of the pedestrian bridge.  The…
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Cornish Christmas

Cornish Christmas in downtown Grass Valley.  The downtown area of Mill Street is filled with vendors, music, food stalls and even a pony ride for the kids.  From 6pm to 9pm, Friday night from now till Christmas.
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Gift Guide for the Gardener

Welcome to week five of the Outside Inn's local gift giving guide, this week we're focusing on ideas for the person on your shopping list who loves to garden.  There are a number of great nurseries in the Nevada City and Grass Valley area.…
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Local Roots Food Tour

The Gold Discovery Walking Food Tour by Local Roots Food Tours is a great way to explore downtown Nevada City.  The tour combines a combination of history, walking, architecture and fabulous food.  Sample menus from seven different downtown…
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Sierra Snapshots Travel Program

Cheryl Noble's TV program Sierra Snapshots is a travel show that showcases the Northen Sierra Nevada areas.  This week's episode is all about dog friendly activities.  Click on the video below to see some of the people and places Cheryl and…
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Grass Valley South Pine Cafe

There are a number of great choices in Nevada City for breakfast and lunch, but our family decided to go visit the South Pine Cafe in Grass Valley for a change of pace.  Both locations offer the same great menu, whether you're in the mood for…
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A Christmas Story

A Christmas Story opened at the Nevada Theatre last night to a festive crowd, brought to local stage by Legacy Productions.  Friday & Saturday night run this weekend through Christmas Eve, with matinees starting next Sunday, to purchase…
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Outdoor Enthusiast Gift Guide

Looking for a gift idea for the outdoor enthusiast on your Christmas list?  Join the Plaid Friday movement this week and shop local.  (For other great local gift ideas click on my previous gift giving guides, Wine Lovers, Children Gift ideas…
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Outside Inn Veggie Cart 2011

Thanksgiving is a time of giving thanks and appreciating the food on the table and the community that surrounds us, so with those thoughts in mind I thought it would be nice to give a big thanks to the Nevada City community who helped make the…
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Food Lovers Gift Guide

This week's gift guide guide is for the food lover on your shopping list.  Nevada City and Grass Valley have so many great local options for the person who either likes to cook, eat or just enjoys reading cookbooks.  Stop by JJ Jackson's for…
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Northridge Restaurant

Looking for casual, family friendly dining in Nevada City, check out the Northridge Restaurant at the top of Nevada Street.  While pizza is always our first choice, you can have a burger, fish 'n chips, salad or a sandwich.  Stop by to watch…
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The Artist Workshop

The Artist Workshop celebrated their grand opening in downtown Grass Valley today with a welcome party.  The family friendly studio designed to provide children of all ages a place to create.  In addition to open studio time The Artist Workshop…
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Holiday Gift Guide for Children

Looking for some holiday gift ideas for kids, don't drive to Roseville, check out some of these fun ideas from shops in Nevada City and Grass Valley.  Start your shopping trip with an entertaining trip to Gray Goose, you'll probably end up…
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Snow Mountain NID trail

It's a beautiful fall day in Nevada City and no better time to go explore some of the vast network of trails.  I went for a quick walk along the Snow Mountain NID trail, easily accessible from downtown Nevada City, just one mile up Highway…