Have you tried Fable Traveling Cafe’s coffee? Amanda & Jacob Daley’s mobile cart is parked at the top of the street at the Nevada City Farmer’s Market every Saturday morning, 8:30-12:30. Try their cold brew, made with the “pour over” extraction with Insight Coffee Roasters freshly ground coffee. This fall Fable plans to add more non-coffee […]
Want to learn a new craft? Take a class! Here are some photos from my card making class at Ben Franklin. For a complete list of their schedule click here, classes on knitting, painting, calligraphy and more. Join the next card class, bring a friend, your glue stick and scissors and enjoy an evening of […]
My research assistant here admits that he doesn’t know much about fishing, hasn’t actually caught a fish in a non-stocked pond, but enjoys getting out in the South Fork of the Yuba River and giving it a try. California School of Fly Fishing, based in Nevada City, offers a variety of workshops and private clinics, […]
Riverhill Farm in Nevada City. Fruit and vegetables available at the Nevada City Farmers Market, the Riverhill Farmstand and at BriarPatch Co-op. I had a lot of fun checking out the farm, the sunflowers truly caught my eye, for a few more photos click here. Thanks Alan and Jo! © 2012 InnSide Nevada City
Malakoff Diggins outside of Nevada City offers a lot of options for a day time excursion, gold mining, fishing, picnic spots or take a town tour of historic North Bloomfield. Tours offered Friday, Saturday and Sundays at 1:30 for the rest of Se,ptember. While the park officially closes at the end of September you can still […]
Catching up with a friend over lunch in Nevada City, stop by Broad Street Bistro and sit outside on their patio. Open seven days a week 7am to 6pm, bring your lap top, your dog or just chill with a coffee and people watch on Broad Street. Broad Street Bistro has offered up a free […]
New Zealander Nicole Ranger mountain biking Round Mountain Trail and Hudson Trail in Nevada City. She thinks the trails here are “awesome.” She enjoyed the added technical challenges of the rocky terrain. If you’re looking for riding suggestions in the area, stop by the Outside Inn’s office and pick up one of our free trail […]
Nevada City Farmers Market, every Saturday morning from 8:30-12:30 mid June to mid November. Photos from Riverhill Farm, Four Frog Farm, Boxcar Farm, Mountain Bounty Farm, Dinner Bell Farm and Living Lands Agrarian Network. Support local farmers and buy local. For more information on great way to Eat Local check out the post I recently […]
Along a the quiet country road called Factory Street are a collection of granite boulders with telltale chalk marks on them. The chalk is used by local climbers to grip the tiny ledges as they maneuver around the granite slabs. Here is Dieter King working out early this morning on his favorite localbouldering site literally two […]
Have you been into Save Our Ailing Planet (SOAP)? Located behind SPD at 104 Argall Way the shop specializes in bulk eco-friendly cleaners, soaps, shampoos and more. The Outside Inn has been using the Shikai shampoo and conditioner, Biokleen laundry detergent and a variety of other eco-friendly bulk cleaning products for years. But did you […]
Are you training for the upcoming Barbara Schmidt Millar Celebration of Life Triathlon out at Scotts Flat Lake? The event takes place on September 16th at 9am on the Cascade Shores, with women of all abilities and ages swimming, biking and running. The money raised from the event goes to help fund mammograms at the […]
Are you a vintage girl? What’s your favorite item? Have you been to check out The Parlour on Commercial Street? The shop is packed full of vintage apparell, shoes and goodies, plus a selection of vintage inspired new clothing. Owner Shawna James loves looking in thrift stores, garage sales and other treasure troves and over the years […]
Synthetic Unlimited presents Anthony and Cleopatra at the historic Nevada Theatre in downtown Nevada City. The action packed adaptation of Shakespeare play promises love, lust, sword fighting and more. The 20 plus cast features powerful performances by Jimmy McCammon as Marc Antony, and Grace Fae as Cleopatra. The play opens on Thursday, August 23rd and […]
Time to cool off in Nevada City! Head to the river, the lake or the pool! We’ve done a number of posts on great water activities. Magical spots on the South Yuba River Kayaking on Lower Scotts Flat Lake Stand Up Paddle Boarding at Scotts Flat Lake Swimming Holes on the South and Middle Fork of the […]
The Nevada City Film Festival is coming to town August 16th-19th. The event is showcasing over 100 films from 14 different countries. Join the kick off party Thursday night with the documentary “Neil Youngs Journeys” by Academy Award-winning director Jonathan Demme. We interviewed a few of the locals filmmakers on why they’re excited about this […]
Come out and enjoy the Nevada County Fair. Located at the Nevada County Fairgrounds, Wednesday through Sunday, open from 10am to 11pm. Carnival rides, Treat Street, livestock, music, rodeo, demolition derby, community exhibits and much, much more. For a full list of the program please click here. The Fair’s website has suggestions on how to […]
Have you tried Cool Runnings Jamaican Grill yet? Located at 104 Union Street in downtown Nevada City, the recently opened restaurant is serving lunch and dinner Monday through Saturday. Traditional Jamaican items include curry chicken, curry goat, bbq’d jerk chicken, oxtail, fried dumplings and more. All dishes come with a side of seasoned rice and […]
Nevada City Craft Fair at Miner’s Foundry in downtown Nevada City, showcasing local artists, Etsy vendors and talented artisans. A few snapshops from today’s event, doors are open till 8pm. Above Cynthia Levesque showcases some of the jewelry she sells at her shop NEVA Co. Click here for a post on her shop, if you missed today’s event […]
Nevada City Chamber of Commerce and Sierra Vintners put together over 45 local wineries and breweries and restaurants through out downtown Nevada City today for the 2nd annual Uncorked. Great wines, amazing foods, local musicians and more, all within a 3 block area in Nevada City. Sierra Knolls Winery at The Parsonage B&B. Alaska Brewing […]
Voici Clothing, Designer Recycled Apparel has set up shop at 311 Commercial Street in downtown Nevada City. Open Wednesdays through Sundays 11am- 7pm, stop in and check out the ever changing collection of recycled and new garments, shoes and hand bags. Every item is unique, so you might find the perfect fit. Danielle, the owner, […]
Local photographer John Daly is having a showing at Briar Patch Co-op. Thanks John for sharing some of your amazing South Yuba River Photos with us on the InnSide Nevada City blog. The photographs will be up for the month of August, so plenty of time to see a few of John’s favorite local spots. What’s […]