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Hiking Scotts Flat Lake

Looking for another local hike idea, head out to Scotts Flat Lake and walk the "ramp to ramp" trail.  The 6 mile hike starting at cascade shores (go down Pasquale Road to the PG&E dirt road) and walk the path around the perimeter of…
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The Parlour at Neva Co

The Parlour at Neva Co reopened their doors today after a remodel and redesign.  Neva Co Artisan Boutique welcomes Love the Parlour vintage clothing, for a combined effort of two downtown merchants.  Cynthia Levesque and Shawna James welcome…
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Mountain Biking Scotts Flat Trail

Scotts Flat Trail is a swooping 4 mile mountain bike trail that begins near the Old Five Mile House off Hwy 20 down to Scott Flat Lake. It was completed last spring by a group of 40 local volunteers from the Forest Trails Alliance in coordination…
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Valentine’s Day

Who's ready for Valentine's Day?  Downtown Nevada City has some great shopping options if you want to buy your loved on a present.  I've put together a few local shopping ideas for you, whether you want something from My Favorite Things, Kitkitdizzi,…
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Chinese New Year Parade

Happy Chinese New Year, welcome to the year of the horse.  Over 100 years ago the Chinese pioneers celebrated the New Year with a parade down Broad Street. CATS is excited to bring the third annual Chinese Lunar New Year Celebration to Nevada…
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Pinewood Derby

Nevada City Cub Scout Pack 23 came together last night to race their Pinewood Derby cars.  For those of you unfamiliar with this event, each Cub Scout is given a wooden block and encouraged to created a gravity powered car.  Creativity is…
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Snow Mountain NID Trail

While we wait for the rain to return to California, why not head outside and soak up the sunshine.  Snow Mountain NID trail is one mile up Highway 20 and offers a level easy hike along the irrigation ditch.  So grab your bike, your kid, the…
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Briar Patch Co-op Cooking Classes

Briar Patch Co-op Community Kitchen took over In the Kitchen's commercial kitchen last year and this evening I had the opportunity to take a cheesemaking class from Mielle Rose.  I mean who can turn down an evening dedicated to sampling fresh…
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Things to Do and Winter Specials

Time to plan your winter escape to Nevada City, so I've put together a few itineraries to help you with your trip planning, and make sure you scroll all the way to the bottom for the limited time offer Outside Inn winter special promotion. Couples…
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Mowen Solinsky Gallery

Nevada City's Mowen Solinisky Gallery lost one of its owners over the weekend, John Mowen.  When searching for the words to honor his life and art I decided the best way to convey my thoughts was to share some photos of his work.  If you're…
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Wild & Scenic Film Festival

The Wild & Scenic Film Festival is one of the top environmental film festivals in our country and Nevada City and Grass Valley certainly pulled out the welcome mats for the event.  Organized by SYRCL, this year marked the 12th annual event,…
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Wild and Scenic Artist Showcase

Wild and Scenic Film Festival has returned and with it the community is transformed into an art gallery.  This year both downtown Nevada City and Grass Valley have almost 50 artists on display.  If you have time this weekend take a moment…
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Treats Wild Flavors Ice Cream

Treats of Nevada City is getting into the spirit of things for the Wild & Scenic Film Festival by introducing a special "Wild Flavors" series of ice cream.  Using local native plants they will have bay leaf, douglas fir and yerba santa…
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Triathlon Club

Is your New Years resolution to get in shape?  Have you ever considered doing a triathlon?  Are you inspired by the ladies at the Barbara Schmidt Millar Triathlon?  There's a new tri club forming right here in Nevada City.  The Soles…
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Being Green

Being Green Conscious Choices for All store in downtown Nevada City (located at 408 Broad Street in the New York Hotel) offers eco-friendly goods for the whole family and home.  Earth friendly items include housewares, bedding, body care,…
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Why I love Nevada City

Happy New Year!  I love our community and have put together a list of a few of the reasons why I love Nevada City. Community: I love the small town vibe of our community, whether it's people helping others in need, small town businesses…
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Top 10 Favorite Photos

Obviously the thing you guys love most about the InnSide Nevada City blog are the photos.  If you missed my crazy giveaway this month, click here to read a few of the amazing comments, the common thread was that many of you liked the photos.…
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Merry Christmas

 Merry Christmas!  Without further adieu the winner of the Outside Inn's Epic Giveaway is... Jenn says: December 4, 2013 at 12:35 pm I love the photography. And the local angle is wonderful, as well – so much to learn about this county.…
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Neva Co Artisan Boutique

Have you finished your holiday shopping?  Neva Co Artisan Boutique in downtown Nevada City has over 100 locally made artists on display with gifts ranging from soap, candles, jewelry, art, toys, hats, bags, napkins and more.  If you're looking…
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Reel Rock Tour

The Reel Rock Tour is coming to town tonight, Friday, December 20th at the Miners Foundry.  A fundraiser for CRAGS, the Northern California non profit organization dedicated to helping climbers and protecting local climbing areas.  So whether…
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Upcoming Film Festivals

The Backcountry Film Festival returns to Nevada City tonight, 7pm at the Nevada Theatre, a fundraiser for the local non-profit organization Snowlands Network.  It will be an action packed evening with films by Sweetgrass Productions, Powderwhore…