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Points of Historical Interest

Have you ever stopped and looked at all the points of historical interest in downtown Nevada City?  You can check out the map below or print out the Nevada City Chamber Walking Tour Map.   It is a great way to check out mining artifacts…
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Mountain Biking

Nevada City is known as a world-class mountain biking destination and if you haven't been out cruising the trails, now is the season.  If you're looking to connect with others, think about joining BONC (Bicyclists of Nevada County), YBONC (Youth…
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NEO Youth Center

NEO will be celebrating the grand opening on their new Youth Center on Thursday, March 26th from 5:30-8pm with a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony with the Grass Valley Chamber of Commerce.  The event is free and open to the public. It will include…
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Malakoff Diggins

Have you been to Malakoff Diggins State Park?   I often tell people that taking a hike on the loop trail is like visiting the moon as you have the opportunity to see California's largest hydraulic mine and the lasting effects of the…
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Spring Flowers

I love spring, while I say that about every season (so many things to do in the summer, fall and winter in our community), one of the things I love about this time of year are the flowers everywhere you turn.  So if you're a flower happy person…
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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 7th at 11am and continue every Saturday and Sunday through May 10th.  The 2 1/2 mile…
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Music scene

Are you interested in listening to live music?  Nevada City and Grass Valley have a lot of great options.  Just this weekend you've got the option of Achilles Wheel and the Dead Beats at the Miners Foundry and local Grammy nominated Secret…
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Nevada City Mardi Gras Parade

Nevada City Mardi Gras parade is always a colorful event.  Thanks to the Nevada City Chamber of Commerce for organizing the parade.  Great to see Samba Drop, NEO, Nevada City Soapbox Derby, Curious Forge, Claude the fire-breathing dragon,…
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Nevada County Reads

Nevada County Reads & Writes has selected Andy Mulligan's novel Trash as the annual community reading book.  The young adult fiction explores issues of corruption, poverty, waste, excess, and social justice by following three young boys…
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Hirschman’s Pond Trail

While I'm still dreaming of winter weather, why not get outside and enjoy an outdoor adventure?  The Outside Inn loves to help both locals and visitors get out and explore. Two of the most popular options from the motel are the Deer Creek Tribute…
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Pinewood Derby

One of the fun things about living in a small town is something like the annual Nevada City Cub Scout Pack 23 Pinewood Derby.  This year's event included almost 60 cars, some racing for speed, others in the art category.  I loved seeing the…
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Get outside: skiing, hiking, biking and more

Hello January, I've been thinking of writing a blog post about places to go skiing, sledding, snow shoeing and all sorts of other fun winter outdoor fun, but we're currently experiencing a spring fever.  So while we wait for Mother Nature to…
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Nevada City Chocolate Shoppe

Nevada City Chocolate Shoppe on the corner of Broad Street and Pine Street in the heart of downtown sells chocolate, candy, ice cream and more.  Stop in, they're open 7 days a week and sample the famous Nevada City Gold,  grab a hot cider…
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Victorian Christmas

Nevada City Victorian Christmas is always a great way to ring in the holidays. The event continues the following two Wednesdays, December 10th and 17th (5-9pm) and two Sundays, December 14th and 21st (1:30-6pm).  A fun festive celebration…
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Happy Halloween

Happy Halloween!  The Outside Inn's haunted pathway is ready for Nevada City, stop by tonight and pay a visit with our resident ghosts, Dracula, witches, ghost pirates and more.  If you've never checked out our Halloween decorations…
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McCourtney Road Pumpkins

Pumpkin time!  Have you been for a visit to the new McCourtney Road Pumpkins?  The pumpkin patch is open Saturdays and Sundays 10am-5pm and offers an antique tractor, craft booth, hay ride, pumpkin patch and "low-key family fun," says owner…
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Deer Creek Tribute Trail

The new Deer Creek Tribute Trail suspension bridge is open and the extension of the trail is a great new addition to the downtown Nevada City trail network.  "This new segment of trail and this new pedestrian bridge are part of the larger…
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Celtic Festival

The KVMR Celtic Festival is currently happening at the Nevada County Fairgrounds in Grass Valley.  The slogan for the event is "Come for the music, stay for the magic" and if you've never been, it's time to go experience the event first…
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Draft Horse Classic

The 28th annual Draft Horse Classic has returned to the Nevada County Fairgrounds.  Known as one of the premier Draft Horse shows in the western United States, it's a great opportunity to see the gentle giant Draft Horses up close.  Click here for…
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Lower Yuba River

The Lower Yuba River, a calm stretch of the river below the Highway 20 bridge, offered a fun family friendly activity earlier this summer.  With the SYRCL Annual River Clean Up coming up this Saturday, I figured now was a good time to remind…
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Revolutionary War Living History Days

Nevada City Constitution Day festivities, stop by Pioneer Park to check out the Haslet's Delaware Regiment Revolutionary War living history.  Check out the Continental, French and Redcoat Soldiers & Camps.  The activities include drilling…