South Yuba Trail
Since the sun is still shining, why not go for a hike on the South Yuba River Trail. Outside Inn employee Trinity Wilson took her dogs Jack and Shelby on the 15 mile stretch from Washington to Edwards. Click on the photos below for a glimpse…
Victorian Christmas
Victorian Christmas in downtown Nevada City started tonight and will run the next two Sundays, December 11th and 18th (1:30-6pm) and the next two Wednesdays, December 14th and 21st (5:00-9:00pm). Come join the festivities the streets are…
Nevada City Mountain Biking
Dan Thiem and Dieter King mountain biking in Nevada City. Great mountain bike trails just out the Outside Inn's backdoor. The sun is shining, get on your bike and go for a spin. Just watch out for the log at the bottom.
Photos by Evans…
Deer Creek Tribute Trail
If you haven't been down to the Deer Creek Tribute trail (click here and here for past posts on the trail in downtown Nevada City) you should go down and check out the recently extended loop on the other side of the pedestrian bridge. The…
Gift Guide for the Gardener
Welcome to week five of the Outside Inn's local gift giving guide, this week we're focusing on ideas for the person on your shopping list who loves to garden. There are a number of great nurseries in the Nevada City and Grass Valley area.…
Local Roots Food Tour
The Gold Discovery Walking Food Tour by Local Roots Food Tours is a great way to explore downtown Nevada City. The tour combines a combination of history, walking, architecture and fabulous food. Sample menus from seven different downtown…
Sierra Snapshots Travel Program
Cheryl Noble's TV program Sierra Snapshots is a travel show that showcases the Northen Sierra Nevada areas. This week's episode is all about dog friendly activities. Click on the video below to see some of the people and places Cheryl and…
A Christmas Story
A Christmas Story opened at the Nevada Theatre last night to a festive crowd, brought to local stage by Legacy Productions. Friday & Saturday night run this weekend through Christmas Eve, with matinees starting next Sunday, to purchase…
Outdoor Enthusiast Gift Guide
Looking for a gift idea for the outdoor enthusiast on your Christmas list? Join the Plaid Friday movement this week and shop local. (For other great local gift ideas click on my previous gift giving guides, Wine Lovers, Children Gift ideas…
Outside Inn Veggie Cart 2011
Thanksgiving is a time of giving thanks and appreciating the food on the table and the community that surrounds us, so with those thoughts in mind I thought it would be nice to give a big thanks to the Nevada City community who helped make the…
Food Lovers Gift Guide
This week's gift guide guide is for the food lover on your shopping list. Nevada City and Grass Valley have so many great local options for the person who either likes to cook, eat or just enjoys reading cookbooks. Stop by JJ Jackson's for…
Northridge Restaurant
Looking for casual, family friendly dining in Nevada City, check out the Northridge Restaurant at the top of Nevada Street. While pizza is always our first choice, you can have a burger, fish 'n chips, salad or a sandwich. Stop by to watch…
Holiday Gift Guide for Children
Looking for some holiday gift ideas for kids, don't drive to Roseville, check out some of these fun ideas from shops in Nevada City and Grass Valley. Start your shopping trip with an entertaining trip to Gray Goose, you'll probably end up…
Snow Mountain NID trail
It's a beautiful fall day in Nevada City and no better time to go explore some of the vast network of trails. I went for a quick walk along the Snow Mountain NID trail, easily accessible from downtown Nevada City, just one mile up Highway…
Round Mountain Mountain Bike Ride
On a cold (really cold) Saturday in November approximately 30 mountain bikers met at the top of Round Mountain for a BONC (Bicyclists of Nevada County) sponsored GALA ride. Besides BONC members, riders from FTA (Forest Trails Alliance)…
Java John’s
The weather is finally cooling down in Nevada City and it's a perfect time to treat yourself to a hot chocolate, or two. We stopped in Java John's on Broad Street on were greeted with smiles and warm wishes. The child's size hot coco is…
Wine Lovers Gift Guide
It's not too early to start thinking about the holidays, so I thought it would be fun to do up some buying guides to help get you into the holiday spirit. If you're looking for a gift for the wine lover here are a few fun suggestions that you…
Pete’s Pizza
Looking for pizza by the slice in downtown Nevada City, stop by Pete's Pizza on Commercial Street. Each slice is made to order. Pete's Pizza uses a variety of fresh ingredients, including SunSmile Farms tomatoes and basil and Shaft blue…
Happy Halloween
Happy Halloween from the Outside Inn. Are you ready for the trick or treaters that flock to downtown Nevada City? We are ready and excited. Stop by and check out our haunted pathway, which starts at our office and runs along our creek…
Hirschmans Trail
The other week I profiled the new Hirschman Trail to the pond, click here to see that post, but another great option is to do the full loop through the new Woods Ravine Trail. If you stop by the Outside Inn and pick up a map and walk from…
Run Through the Colors
The annual Run Through the Colors event took place in Nevada City today, celebrating its 20th year. The picturesque loop through downtown Nevada City takes runners and walkers through some of the beautiful fall colors. The event is a fundraiser…