Swimming
It's warming up and time to go swimming! Lots of options in Nevada City, head to the river (click here and here for some photos from last summer), jump in Pioneer Park pool or if you're a guest at the Outside Inn come for a dip in our pool.…
NEVA CO, Artisan Boutique
NEVA CO Artisan Boutique recently opened its doors on Broad Street in downtown Nevada City. The locally made gifts range from jewelry, household items, greeting cards and more. Owner Cythnia Leseque has an artist friendly arrangement to…
Farmer’s Markets
Summer is here and it's time to start enjoying some of our local farmer's bounty. The Nevada City Farmers Market starts on Saturday, June 16th, 8:30-12:30 in downtown Nevada City. In addition to fruit and veggies you can also grab a bite…
Sierra Vintners Wine Trail
Interested in learning more about Nevada County wines? The Sierra Vintners Wine Trail is a two day event, June 2nd and 3rd that really allows visitors to get to know the wine in the region. Fifteen different wineries throughout the area welcome…
Paddle boards at Scotts Flat Lake
Looking for a fun outdoor activity? Go try stand up paddle boarding out on Scotts Flat Lake. Mountain Recreation has just launched a new rental service at Scotts Flat Campground, stop by Fridays, Saturdays or Sundays 12-6 to try a Boga…
Spirithouse Import Gallery and Gamelan Sekar Jaya
Spirithouse Import Gallery, a peak into the exotic lands of Southeast Asia. They offer a wide variety of crafts, jewelry, clothing and home decor. You may even forget that you're in the heart of historic Nevada City as your browse through…
Next to Normal, plus giveaway
Ewing Ventures has brought the rock musical play Next to Normal from Broadway to Nevada City. The show opened last night and runs this weekend through June 24th with performances Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays. An all star cast…
Eat Well, Live Free
Today I have two special guests on the InnSide Nevada City blog, Jillena and Marcos Hernandez. They live in Sacramento and have a blog called Eat Well, Live Free. I met them earlier this year and when they called to say they wanted to celebrate…
Soroptimist Garden Tour 2012
This year's Soroptimist International Garden Tour was a amazing collection of special outdoor spaces through out Nevada County. The gardens ranged from natural no watering flower beds to beautifully manicured lawns and bushes that have matured…
Soroptimist Garden Tour plus giveaway
The Soroptimist Garden Tour will be taking place this coming weekend (May 19th and 20th) throughout Nevada County, for a map click here. Take a tour of some amazing gardens either Saturday or Sunday between 10am and 4pm and help support the…
Bike & Hike Event
The 2012 Bike & Hike Event took place today at Seven Hills School. The fundraiser for the Nevada City Schools had something for everyone; road rides, hikes, obstacle courses, tricycle races, silent auction, taco lunch, plus more. Lots…
Teddy Bear Convention
The Teddy Bear Convention has returned to Nevada City with a 2 1/2 day event based at the Elks Lodge. This year's theme is the "Enchanted Forest." For a schedule of events click here. Photos of bears, antiques and dragons from Unicorns…
Treats
The weather is warming up in Nevada City and it's a perfect time to visit our friends at Treats. As you can see below their ice cream doesn't last long! Peggy & Bob Wright describe their ice cream as "Homemade artisans ice cream,…
Sugar Loaf Mountain
Want to get 365 degree views of downtown Nevada City? Take a short walk up to the top of Sugar Loaf Mountain. Bring a picnic and sit and enjoy the views. The trail starts at the top of Coyote Street on the left hand side and takes approximately…
Nevada City Mountain Biking
It's spring, time to dust off the bike and hit the trails. If you're looking for a community of riders try BONC (Bicyclists of Nevada County) or stop by the Outside Inn for a map of some of our local singletrack rides, you're bound to find…
Jernigan’s
Hungry? Head to Jernigan's Tap House & Grill on Argall Lane, Nevada City and check out their menu of burgers or sandwiches (my vote is the tri-tip sandwich) and wash it down with one of the many beers on tap. Live music Wednesday/Friday…
Strawberry Shortcake
Wendy Van Wagner's In the Kitchen offers hands on cooking class, for all ages. When I asked her for her favorite spring time receipe she replied with, "Did you know that Strawberry Shortcake is really one of the EASIEST desserts to make?…
Hirschman Trail
The opening cermony for Hirschman's Trial is April 21st, 9am. I've complied a few of my favorite photos from the last year. If you need directions the Outside Inn office has a free map of the trail. It's become a favorite of our guests,…
John Burnett Photography Winner
I'm super excited to announce our winner of the web design and photo shoot contest is Sheila Cameron. She has won a prize package by John Burnett. When I asked Sheila her thoughts on winning she replied with the following, "Thank you so…
Spring at Ananda
Today's post is brought to you by local photographer G Aronow Photography, many thanks to Georgette for these beautiful photographs and write up. This weekend and possibly next, Ananda is having their Spring celebration at the Crystal…
Spring Flowers at the Outside Inn
Spring is in bloom at the Outside Inn, all of these beautiful flowers were found around the property, come on by and smell the flowers.
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