Are you a book lover? Have you been to visit the friendly folks at An Inner Sanctum? They have used books and antiques, with a decent selection of Gold Rush literature. I picked up a 1965 copy of “Gold Cities, Grass Valley and Nevada City” and loved that the “new” pictures of Nevada City were […]
Ruth Chase is one of our local artist who offers a wide variety of workshops to support your creativity. When I asked her about learning to become an artist she replied, ” You can’t ‘LEARN’ how to make great art from a book, exercises or rules. However you can be inspired to put your self into your […]
If you’ve lived in Nevada County for any period of time you’re probably familiar with Carolines Coffee Roasters. This month the local company celebrates their 31st birthday. I had a chance to talk to Holly Fike, Carolines Coffee Roaster’s Manager, about the history of the shop and the strong family connection. Carolines Coffee Roasters “originally started […]
Contributed by Amanda Thibodeau Now that spring is here, many folks in this area are starting to think about planting a garden. Our climate in the foothills of the Sierras is a little challenging to work in, but luckily we have a host of resources for the gardener and farmer alike. Today, the focus of the […]
Looking for a casual vegetarian dining option in Nevada City, stop by Fudenjuce on Zion Street. Their menu includes soups, salads, wraps, rice bowls, smoothies and fresh juices. Order up at the front window and then either sit outside by the colorful mural, on a bar stool on the deck or inside. Located next to BYOB and Magickal […]
Our friends at Treats are introducing a new product….Treatsicles. While we love their ice cream, gelato and fresh baked cookies, with the warmer months up ahead, sometimes a refreshing ice cold bar made of local seasonal fruits and veggies, might be perfect. The first round of flavors will be “spring strawberries, rhubarb, citrus and sweet […]
Olive Vitality, a brand new ultra-premium extra virgin olive oil tasting room opened its doors this weekend in downtown Grass Valley. The shop provides top quality olive oils and aged balsamic vinegars from around the world, all at extremely affordable prices. Stop in and visit with owners Jeanette and Matt, they’re eager to share their […]
Looking for a fun family friendly activity? Go check out Hirschman’s Pond in downtown Nevada City. The trail head starts at the bottom of Cement Hill Road, a mere mile from downtown Nevada City. The first 1/2 mile of the trail is wheelchair accessible and perfect for an easy family bike ride or walk. Stop […]
Step back in time and check out the Inpendence Trail, the walk, located 5 miles out of town off Highway 49, follows the ditches and flumes from the Excelsior Canal, built back in the 1850’s. The 1 1/2 mile section wheel chair accessible trail is suitable for all ages, with more difficult options down to […]
While I’ve been celebrating outdoor spring season, perhaps with the warmer weather you might need some new clothes? Judi’s of Nevada City downtown has a great selection of contemporary women’s wear. “Jag Jeans and FDJ jeans in petite and regular lengths are always popular,” says owner Judith Weiner. Judi’s also sells jewelry, accessories, hand bags, […]
The wildflowers are starting to bloom along the Buttermilk Bend trail by Bridgeport, South Yuba River. The docent led walks start today, Saturday, March 16th at 11am and continue every Saturday and Sunday through May 19th. The 2 mile walk along the South Yuba River is a great way to experience the beauty and magic […]
The Fix for Foodies on York Street in downtown Nevada City makes amazing organic vegetarian food. They offer up a variety of raw, vegan, gluten free dishes, click here for their menu. My research assistant thinks the hot chocolate and desserts are “delicious.” If it’s a nice spring day, sit outside in the patio and […]
Spring is coming, the daffodils are popping out of the ground, the flowers are blooming. I can feel that spring is in the air. I’m always captivated by the beauty of every day life, today’s blog post features a couple local Instagram photos of spring flowers. Thanks to Lynette, Becky and Amber for sharing some of their […]
Have you been skiing this winter? Sugar Bowl Ski Resort is only 45 minutes from Nevada City and recently got a foot of new snow. The ski resort has been in operation since 1939 and recently took over management of Royal Gorge Cross Country Ski Resort. Spring weather is coming, in Lake Tahoe that could mean […]
The Old 5 Mile House on Highway 20 is a historic old roadhouse that serves up a global mix of cuisine. The standard menu never changes, but every month a new country is added to the mix. This month the theme is Irish month, owner Robert Smith recommends the “Lamb Shanks- braised in Ol’ Republic Chocolate […]
Have you been into Elixart? The fine art gallery, located at 408 Broad Street, recently transitioned from a photography gallery to showcase of local artists and tea bar. Currently on display are works by Jay Schuff, Lisa Deniz, Keith Homan and Jivan Swann. A variety of events are in the works for Elixart, one not to […]
What would our county be without all the wonderful volunteers that keep our community vibrant? This Saturday about 20 volunteers from the Bear Yuba Land Trust and BONC got together to work on areas of the Hershman’s Pond Trail. Led by Bill Haire both young and old helped shovel gravel into muddy sections of the Wood Ravine Trail. […]
Because this winter is so sunny, we got out our hiking shoes and went down to the South Yuba River canyon to hike upstream from Edwards Crossing. The South Yuba River is a treat regardless of the season. Starting at the Yuba Campground we hiked 4 miles upstream to Humbug Creek and had a picnic lunch by the […]
Sierra Stages presents A Midsummer’s Nights Dream, opening this Thursday, February 28th and running through March 23rd at the Nevada Theatre. For an entertaining night out, come enjoy one Shakespeare’s most popular comedies, where the world of fairies, actors and nobility collide. Thursday night performances are at 7pm, Friday and Saturday evenings at 8pm and […]
Looking for a family friendly dining out option or a casual place to get together with some friends? Check out Maria’s Mexican Restaurant in downtown Grass Valley. Open seven days a week, serving breakfast on Saturday and Sundays (see this blog post for more photos of Maria’s Mexican breakfast). The full service bar and patio, […]
I love our little town, no doubt about it. This week Nevada City was blessed with a blanket of snow, okay, so perhaps not everyone was rejoicing about the return to winter, but for a person who finds beauty in every day scenes, I was captivated by the snow covered scenes around downtown Nevada City. […]