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 with something that’s not kid appropriate. Stuey Weills, Gray Goose owner, recommends the […]
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 20. Park your car in the turn out with the […]
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) and FATRAC (Folsom-Auburn Trail Riders Action Coalition) came together for a couple of great rides. The advanced group rode up over Round Mountain, […]
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 topped with sprinkles and enough whip cream to make you […]
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 can buy locally. Tess’ Kitchen Shop […]
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 cheese. Open till 11pm and midnight on Fridays and Saturdays.
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 and up through our 20 foot blow up cat and out on […]
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 watch the activity. Open 6am onwards on weekdays and from 7am […]
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 town the loop will take you […]
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, gorgonzola and roasted red bell pepper ravioli and fresh pesto sauce […]
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 for the Sierra Nevada Group of the Sierra Club. This years event drew a lively […]
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.
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 race started with a Le Mans start, the racers running for their bikes, jumping on and jocking past a log […]
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 14 miles of trails outside of the Empire Mine State Park hours (10am to 5pm), […]
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 ask them about the Assay Room in the back, which can accommodate up […]
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, Anna Podolak, Heather Vance, Corinne Gelfan, Brandon Johnson and Rodger Hoopman. For […]
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 beautiful wild flowers. Park at Carr-Feely Lake and ride out to Glacier Lake and back […]
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 for Halloween, we’ve pulled out some of favorite decorations. To help get you […]
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 on a large wooden bench and soak up the scenery. The pond […]
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 out what they’ve got. It’s never too early to start Christmas […]
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 for guests or friends of the inn, or check their Facebook page for their […]