Every September for the past 15 years an ever growing number of ladies celebrate life by competing in a women’s only sprint Celebration of Life triathlon at Scotts Flat Lake, raising money for the fight against breast cancer. All proceeds stay local by paying for mammograms at Sierra Memorial Hospital and funding scholarships for local […]
The annual Nevada County Fair is an event for the whole family, livestock, rides, Demolition Derby, Treat Street, live music and much much more. The favorites from our visit included the disgusting cake contents, the ferris wheel and the Touched By a Child Family Entertainment black light maze.
Summer in Nevada City is all about swimming in the South Yuba river. There are a number of different places to take a dip, some as close as 10 minutes from downtown Nevada City. Many thanks to Outside Inn repeat guest Paul de Benedictis for sharing some of his summer swimming hole photos. If you […]
Nevada City Chamber of Commerce and the Sierra Vintners “Uncorked” their first joint wine tasting event in downtown Nevada City today. An extensive selection of local wines were poured throughout historic downtown Nevada City and paired with food samplings from local restaurants. One of my favorite combinations was the Treats peach sorbet with the Indian […]
Another great road ride for summer is the 45 mile loop up and over Gold Lakes, then returning through the Portola valley and back up Yuba Pass at the northern end of Highway 49. This ride starts at Bassetts if you are leaving from Nevada City and climbs 4500 feet in the four hours of […]
Summer in Nevada City is not complete without a trip to the South Yuba River for a dip in one of the many fabulous swimming holes. If you’re new to the area and want some tips, stop by the Outside Inn office and we’re happy to point you in the right direction. Many thanks to the Outside […]
The Nevada County Growers Market at the North Star House is held on Saturdays 8am-1pm (April 30th- October 29th). Grab your basket or canvas grocery basket and stock up on fresh fruit, organic veggies or a bottle of Lucchesi or Montoliva wine. Once you’ve got some veggies from Willow Springs Farm, Pyramid Farms or Sweet […]
Melony Vance started Gold Country Hiking & Adventures as a way to offer locals and visitors guided tours to some of Nevada County’s wineries. If you’re looking to sample some of Nevada County’s fabulous wines and don’t want to worry about driving or the details give her a call, she leads tours Friday, Saturday and […]
Wendy Van Wagner, owner of In the Kitchen, has been teaching and cooking up fresh food with mainly organic and local ingredients since she returned to her native Nevada City four years ago when she set up her own cooking school and local community kitchen. Her fresh approach to traditional and non-traditional cooking has taken […]
If you’re looking for a secluded, scenic adventure check out Lower Scotts Flat lake. We went on an amazing lake adventure only ten minutes from the Outside Inn that is totally secret and beautiful with plenty of wildlife. Lower Scotts Flat Lake is formed by the outlet from the dam of Scotts Flat Lake and is […]
Looking for something to do on Wednesday night? Stop by the Nevada City Summer Nights street fair between 6pm and 9:30pm. Live music, fresh food, wine and beer for sale, vendors and plenty of people watching. The kids can bounce on the bouncy castle or eat an ice cream while you catch up with new […]
Looking for a shady place to go for a moderate hike or mountain bike ride? Or looking for a child friendly outdoor activity? Check out the Pioneer Trail just 5 miles up Highway 20. Park by the Harmony Ridge Market and head up the hill, for either a short walk or up to 10 miles […]
The Outside Inn’s free veggie stand is out for the season and already getting a lot of local activity. The cart is located right in front of the office and offers a local option for extras veggies, to either drop off or pick up someone else’s overflow. All vegetables are donated, no donations accepted. Today […]
Blast from the past in our restored motel check out the classic cars at the Outside Inn, 1937 Ford Club Cabrilet, 1958 Corvette, 1932 Ford Hiboy Roadster and a 1955 Buick.
Edwards Crossing of the South Yuba River is a great place to take a hike, ride your mountain bike or in the summer time swim in the swimming holes. The section of the South Yuba trail starts just to the left of the bridge and heads downstream. The rolling up and down of the trail […]
Happy 4th of July from the Outside Inn!
Looking for a nice place to read your Sunday paper, drink your coffee and perhaps stock up on some summer reading books? Check out Sierra Mountain Coffee Roasters and Tomes. The two businesses share a space in perfect harmony, used books line the walls of both rooms, with a couch and tables available for customers […]
One of the gem’s of Nevada County is the South Yuba River, just minutes from the Outside Inn. Whether you’re panning for gold, mountain biking, swimming or hiking they are plenty of great spots to enjoy the beauty of the river and its surroundings. The South Yuba Trail followers the river along for 8 miles, […]
Looking for something to do on a Saturday morning in Nevada City? Stop by the Nevada City Farmers Market, open from 8:30am to 12:30 mid June through mid November. Fresh veggies from Mountain Bounty Farm, Dinner Bell Farms, Riverhill Farms, Four Frog Farms and Living Lands Agrarian Network, to name a few. Other items to fill […]
The Nevada City Bicycle Classic raced through the streets of Nevada City putting everyone in a bike happy mood. For those of us who aren’t professional cyclists there are plenty of amazing rides throughout Nevada City and beyond. We’ve asked a few Outside Inn friends to share their bike adventures and love that we have […]
The Nevada City Bicycle Classic Race raced through the streets of downtown Nevada City for the 51st year in a row. The 1.1 mile course is considered one of the most challenging one day courses in the US. Year after year cyclists from around the world come to our small little town to take part […]