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Soup Season

A warm bowl of soup on a cold evening is a great meal, especially when made with fresh ingredients grown by your local farmers.  Last night the Living Lands Agrarian Network hosted a soup night at the Stonehouse.  Three different varieties…

More Fall Color

Nevada City is still bursting with fall colors, everywhere you turn another tree is a vibrant red, orange or yellow.  Since I love taking photos I've been having fun capturing the autumn color with Instagram, (follow me at @outsideinn).  But…
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Day of the Dead Procession

A Day of the Dead (Dia De Los Muertos) Procession took place this evening in downtown Nevada City.  Cynthia Levesque, of Neva Co, organized the event as a way for locals to take part in the Mexican celebration that honors friends and loved…
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Happy Halloween

Halloween in Nevada City is a big thing and the Outside Inn is fully on board with the festivities.  If you haven't tried our haunted pathway, stop on by tonight for a spooky walk past blow up ghosts, pumpkins and even Count Dracula, ending…
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Holdrege and Kull Fall Classic

Because the weather has been great, and the fall colors make bike riding so satisfying, Holdrege and Kull, that fine engineering firm in town, once again sponsored a community mountain bike, road cycling, and hike followed by a band and…
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Szabo Vineyards Tasting Room

Szabo Vineyards tasting room in downtown Nevada City offers ambiance, high quality wines and winemaker who is extremely passionate about his wines.  Sample one of Alex Szabo's 100% estate grown varieties either with a tastings, a glass or…
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Flo and Outside Inn Halloween decorations

Flo, the SYRCL Salmon came to visit the Outside Inn today to check out the Halloween decorations.  She sampled some free fruit in the veggie stand, got scared by the Count Dracula in the coffin and had a chat with the talking tree.  For additional…
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South Yuba Trail in Fall

Nevada City received its first winter storm and while some may think the colder weather it's time to stay inside, we think it's a great time to get out and explore.  These photos are from the South Yuba Trail, starting at Edwards Crossing…
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Fall Colors Walk

The Sierra Club Run Through the Colors event did not happen this year, but a few dedicated fans decided to walk the course this morning to celebrate fall, the Sierra Club and the many fond memories of the event.  Click here for photos from…
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Sugar Skull Making at Neva Co

Neva Co Artisan Boutique in downtown Nevada City Sugar Skull making class was so successful that they've recently added additional classes.  Limited space available, but RSVP online and save $3 on the $15 class.  My research assistants loved…
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Mountain Biking Truckee to Nevada City

A crew of 8 hardy and adventuresome mountain bikers recently rode  from Truckee to Nevada City, successfully completing an almost all dirt 70 mile ride.   Dan Goldsmith and Matt Reynolds spent weeks researching the route, which included…
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Art OnSite Deer Creek Tribute Trail

Have you been for a walk/run/bike ride along the Deer Creek Tribute Trail?  The 9 mile trail starts in downtown Nevada City and explores the area above, beside and through Deer Creek.  Stop by the Outside Inn's office for a free map if you…
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Fall Colors

Fall is coming to Nevada City, here's a few photos from around downtown and the Outside Inn.  Follow me on instagram (username outsideinn) for other fun photos or flickr (or FB or twitter, since we all know I walk around taking photos at…
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South Pine Cafe

South Pine Cafe in downtown Nevada City is one of the Outside Inn's favorite recommendations for breakfast or lunch.  Whether you're looking for the ollaberry french toast, the kid friendly mouse cakes or my personal favorite the Blackstone…
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Kodo Arts and Open Studios Tour

Kodo Arts Warehouse is about to open its doors for its bi-annual warehouse sale, timed to coincide with the Fall Colors Open Studios Tour through out Nevada City and Grass Valley.  Doors open at 10am on Saturday and the warehouse will showcase…
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National Coffee Day giveaway

Happy National Coffee Day!  How are you going to get your coffee fix today?  I've got a few goodies to give away, post your favorite coffee goodie and I've got a $5 gift certificate to The Curly Wolf Espresso House, a 10% off coupon to Treats…
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Grouse Ridge Mountain Biking

Earlier this month a team of dedicated volunteers (including a pair of goats) put in some long hours to help maintain the mountain biking trails up at Grouse Ridge.  Bicyclists of Nevada County (or BONC as its known around here) organized…
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Bridgeport

While the temperatures may be dropping a bit, now is still a fabulous time to head to the South Yuba River.  Head down to Bridgeport and walk along the Buttermilk Bend trail, check out the covered bridge or bring a book and sit on a rock…
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Abstrakt

Abstrakt located on Broad Street in Nevada City offers a nice range of clothing, gifts, jewelry and gifts.  I was captivated by the large motel sign, but the visually interesting shop offers affordable clothing that channels the bohemian…
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Celebration of Life Triathlon

Congratulations to all the participants of the 18th annual Barbara Schmidt Millar Celebration of Life Triathlon.  Over 400 women swam, biked and ran around Cascade Shores in Nevada City.  The event raised over $50,000 this year, with money…
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Sushi Q

Dinner out with some friends in Nevada City?  Visit the popular Sushi Q at 238 Commercial Street.  Our favorites included the Ruby Slipper, Mountain Man, Barcelona, Maui, Chef's Special Deluxe.  They are open for dinner Tuesday through…