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Celebrating the Arts and more

Hello Spring, with so many fun things happening around our community, here's a shout out to a few more fun activities.  The flowers are blooming, we've been blessed with some rain and we're all excited about spring. Celebrate the Arts …
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Nevada County Thanksgiving

Who's looking forward to the Thanksgiving holiday?  If you're looking to stock up on the essential meal items, don't forget the Nevada City Farmers Market is happening Saturday, November 23rd (for the final date of the summer season…

Empire Mine Historic State Park

The Empire Mine Historic State Park is a great place to visit for all ages.  The park is open 7 days a week from 10am-5pm* and located 5 minutes from downtown Grass Valley.  Step back in time and see an important park of California's…
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Empire Mine

Spring at the historic Empire Mine State Park is a great place to visit for all ages.  The park is open 7 days a week from 10am-5pm* and located 5 minutes from downtown Grass Valley.  Step back in time and see an important park of California's…
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Nevada City Weddings

Are you getting married?  Nevada City is one of the amazing spots that offers a little of something for everyone, whether you want a rustic barn wedding, a large outdoor setting or the unique feel of the Miners Foundry. If you're planning a…
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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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Empire Mine State Historic Park

Empire Mine State Historic Park in Grass Valley is a great place to spend a couple of hours, whether you're a visitor to the area, a local or attending a wedding.  The park is set in the location of the oldest, largest and richest mine…
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Nevada County Images-Josh Miller Photography

The 7 reasons I love living in Nevada County, By Josh Miller I'd like to welcome a special guests to the Outside Inn's blog, Josh Miller, a local photography whose work I have long admired.  After his photo graced the cover of Nevada County…
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Top 5 Things to Do with Kids

Contributed by Kathy Spoto Here are my top five things to do with kids in Nevada County on a sunny day.  First up, pull on your cowboy boots and gallop over to Purpose Ranch.  Wranglers welcome visitors to make friends with 26…
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Best of Nevada County hikes

There are a lot of great walks and hikes in our area and I've been profiling a few of them throughout the year, so I thought in honor of the end of the year it'd be nice to compile a best of list with a few photos to help motivate you to…
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Empire Mine Trails

Looking for a nice place to take a walk in Grass Valley, check out Empire Mine.  The extensive trail network is open to walkers, runners, mountain bikers, horseback riders and dog walkers.  Open sunrise to sunset, you can access the…