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The South Yuba River in Nevada City is a special place.  After a busy month at the Outside Inn helping many guests figure out which river spot was perfect for them (how far do you want to walk, children, how far do you want to drive, etc?),…
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4th of July Parade

Happy 4th of July!  This year's parade was in downtown Grass Valley.  Thanks to Nevada City Chamber of Commerce, Grass Valley Downtown Association and the Greater Grass Valley Chamber for co-sponsoring the event and many thanks to the many…
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The Music of Queen, Music in the Mountains

Music in the Mountains Summer Fest only has a few more concerts left, last night's Symphonic Spectacular, the Music of Queen was a blast.  If you haven't experienced an outdoor Music in Mountains concert there are still tickets available…
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Food Love Project You Pick Veggies

Nevada City's Food Love Project now offers You Pick Veggies every Tuesday afternoon (between 4:30 and 6:30).  Stop by the farm, located at 16200 Purdon Road, on the Burton Homestead, and learn where your veggies come from.  Farmer Amanda,…
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South Yuba River

School's out, summer has officially started and it's time to go to your favorite swimming hole on the South Fork of the Yuba River.  The river is one of our favorite recommendations for things to do in Nevada City, regardless of the season,…
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Nevada City Foreign Car Show

The Nevada City Foreign Car Show took over Broad Street today, with over 80 vintage cars and motorcycles on display.  Pictured above on the top left is a Model T Fire Truck replica from a New Zealand 1913 Ford Fire Truck.  While the heat…
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First Friday Art Walk

Nevada City's First Friday Art Walk kicked off with a bang last night, despite the heat.  The event, organized by Cynthia Levesque, of  Neva Co Artisan Boutique, involved numerous downtown Nevada City merchants staying open late on Friday…
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Mini Mania Nevada City Adventure

The 2013 Nevada City Adventure, organized by Mini Mania, was a celebration of all things Mini last Saturday here in Nevada City.  Over 100 cars and 200 enthusiasts took part in the celebration, with ice cream from Lazy Dog and live music by…
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National Trails Day

This Saturday is National Trails Day and the Bear Yuba Land Trust has organized a wide range of activities to encourage folks to get out and explore.  So whether you head out to the Deer Creek Tribute trail or take a nature walk with Alicia…
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Sierra Festival of Arts

Did you make it the Sierra Festival of Arts today?  Organized by the Grass Valley Downtown Association the all day event included over 40 artists, music and food stalls.  Local artist Roseanne Burke commented that there "were lots of great…
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Storybook Character B.E.A.R. Parade

The annual Nevada City B.E.A.R. (Be Excited About Reading) Storybook Character Parade is another fabulous reason why I love our community.  School children marched proudly down Broad Street dressed as their favorite book character to the cheers…
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Top 5 Things to Do with Kids

Contributed by Kathy Spoto Here are my top five things to do with kids in Nevada County on a sunny day.  First up, pull on your cowboy boots and gallop over to Purpose Ranch.  Wranglers welcome visitors to make friends with 26…
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Treatsicles

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,…
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Biking to Hirschman’s Pond

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…
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Independence Trail

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…
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Buttermilk Bend Wildflower Hike

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…
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Skiing at Sugar Bowl

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…
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Mardi Gras Parade

Nevada City puts on quite the Mardi Gras celebration.  This year's parade had 34 entries and they all put on a colorful show.  The streets of downtown Nevada City were packed with spectators.  For additional photos from this year's parade…
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The Artist Workshop Classes

The Artist Workshop in downtown Grass Valley is a great place to take the kids and get creative.  I've talked about them on the Outside Inn blog before (here, here,  here and here), but today I had the pleasure of teaching a Kids Valentine's…
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Pinewood Derby

The Nevada City Cub Scouts gathered last night to test their Pinewood Derby cars.  This is one of those events that reminds me why I love living in a small town.  Fellow Cub Scout Mom and Live Healthy Nevada County Director, Aimee Retzler…
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South Yuba River

Nevada City is so blessed to have so many beautiful places in and around our community.  The South Yuba River is a great place to enjoy, regardless of the season.  Bring the kids and take a hike along the South Yuba Trail, or pack a picnic…