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Round Mountain Mountain Bike Ride

On a cold (really cold) Saturday in November approximately 30 mountain bikers met at the top of Round Mountain for a BONC (Bicyclists of Nevada County) sponsored GALA ride. Besides BONC members, riders from FTA (Forest Trails Alliance)…
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Java John’s

The weather is finally cooling down in Nevada City and it's a perfect time to treat yourself to a hot chocolate, or two.  We stopped in Java John's on Broad Street on were greeted with smiles and warm wishes.  The child's size hot coco is…
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Wine Lovers Gift Guide

It's not too early to start thinking about the holidays, so I thought it would be fun to do up some buying guides to help get you into the holiday spirit. If you're looking for a gift for the wine lover here are a few fun suggestions that you…
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Pete’s Pizza

Looking for pizza by the slice in downtown Nevada City, stop by Pete's Pizza on Commercial Street.  Each slice is made to order.  Pete's Pizza uses a variety of fresh ingredients, including SunSmile Farms tomatoes and basil and Shaft blue…
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Happy Halloween

Happy Halloween from the Outside Inn.  Are you ready for the trick or treaters that flock to downtown Nevada City?  We are ready and excited.  Stop by and check out our haunted pathway, which starts at our office and runs along our creek…
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Karma Coffee

  Looking for a place to sit and relax and read the Weekend edition of The Union?  Check out Karma Coffee on Mill Street in downtown Grass Valley.  With both indoor and outdoor seating options, you're bound to find a place to sit and…
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Hirschmans Trail

The other week I profiled the new Hirschman Trail to the pond, click here to see that post, but another great option is to do the full loop through the new Woods Ravine Trail.  If you stop by the Outside Inn and pick up a map and walk from…
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Bear River Pasta Company

Bear River Pasta Company in downtown Grass Valley caters to folks who are looking for excellent food, good value and no fuss.  Stop by to eat a sandwich, sample some gelato or pick up either fresh pasta or ravioli.  I went home with the artichoke,…
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Run Through the Colors

The annual Run Through the Colors event took place in Nevada City today, celebrating its 20th year.  The picturesque loop through downtown Nevada City takes runners and walkers through some of the beautiful fall colors.  The event is a fundraiser…
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South Yuba River

Fall is a fabulous time to go check out the South Yuba River.  It's a great time to take the kids for a hike along the South Yuba Trail, pack a picnic, sunbath on a rock or go for a mountain bike ride.

Youth Cross Country Mountain Bike Race

The Nevada Union High School Mountain Bike team recently had their first annual Cross Country Mountain Bike Race.  Besides the Miners, several high schools and middle school teams attended, for a total of 67 enthusiastic teenagers.  The…
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Empire Mine Trails

Looking for a nice place to take a walk in Grass Valley, check out Empire Mine.  The extensive trail network is open to walkers, runners, mountain bikers, horseback riders and dog walkers.  Open sunrise to sunset, you can access the…
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Lefty’s Grill

  Looking for a casual place to get a bite to eat in Nevada City, check out Lefty's Grill on Broad Street.  The restaurant is known for its burgers, pizza and relaxed atmosphere.  If you're looking to organize a small party, definitely…

I Hate Hamlet

Looking for a fun night out and some serious laughs?  Go check out the new play I Hate Hamlet, which opened last night at Off Center Stage.  The intimate setting is a great place to see some talented local actors, including Alvis LeGate,…
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Grouse Ridge Mountain Biking

Grouse Ridge trail area, just north of Nevada City off of Highway 20, offers a lot of great technical trails for mountain biking.  The trail system provides an abundance of technical, rocky trails that access several lakes, great views, and…
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Halloween Treasure Hunt

Halloween is one of the Outside Inn's favorite holidays.  The motel transforms into the No Way Out Motel and we create a haunted pathway through the property for the masses of trick or treaters that come to downtown Nevada City.  In preparation…
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Hirschman’s Pond

The recently completed trail to Hirschman's Pond is a great adventure for all ages.  The handicap accessible trail starts from a new parking lot at the bottom of Cement Hill Road.  Follow the winding dirt path to the pond, where you can sit…
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Contrast

Contrast, located at 234 Commercial Street in downtown Nevada City, packs a lot of fun items into a small space.  If you're looking for some fun new jewelry, a scarf, a headband or even some cute Paper Source note cards, stop by and check…
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Clavey Vineyard

Clavey Vineyards has reopened their tasting room, now located at 232 Commercial Street in downtown Nevada City.  Stop by and visit the spacious tasting room, tastings are $5 and they're open 7 days a week.  The Outside Inn has a special coupon…
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Shopping at the Free Veggie Cart

How do you shop at the Outside Inn free veggie cart?  Do you come by foot, bicycle or car?  Do you put the veggies in your pocket, your recyclable grocery bag or backpack?  Check out some photos from today's activity.  My favorite was the…
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Aspen Basque Carvings Treks Through Time

The Bear Yuba Land Trust, formerly the Nevada County Land Trust, offers a variety of great adventures through their Treks Through Time series.  This weekend Carrie Smith, a Forest Service Archaeologist, led a group of 12 people through an Aspen…