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Celebration of Life Triathlon
Congratulations to all the participants of the 17th annual Celebration of Life Triathlon. The winner of this year's event was Stephanie Adams, from Nevada City, with a total time of 1 hour and 15 minutes. I am extremely proud of my mother,…
Roseanne Burke greeting cards
Nevada City local Roseanne Burke has been painting Nevada CIty scenes and selling her paintings through As If Artists Studio but now she's just launched a line of greeting cards with some of her favorite Nevada City hot spots, including the…
Donner Summit Bike Ride
The bicycle ride up and over Donner Summit on the historic Highway 40 is a classic road bike ride not to be missed in the summer months. The Outside Inn cycling crew of Wanda Shiotsuka, Heidi Biber, Rosanne Paul, and Evans Phelps started…
Free Veggie Cart
The Outside Inn's free neighbor's vegetable cart has been getting a lot of activity this summer, click here for the first post of the summer, a real heart warming story. For photos of some of the colorful items that have come and gone from…
More Yuba River Swimming holes
Summer in Nevada City is all about swimming in the South Yuba river. There are a number of different places to take a dip, some as close as 10 minutes from downtown Nevada City. Many thanks to Outside Inn repeat guest Paul de Benedictis…
Gold Lakes Cycling Loop
Another great road ride for summer is the 45 mile loop up and over Gold Lakes, then returning through the Portola valley and back up Yuba Pass at the northern end of Highway 49. This ride starts at Bassetts if you are leaving from Nevada…
Swimming holes on the South Yuba River
Summer in Nevada City is not complete without a trip to the South Yuba River for a dip in one of the many fabulous swimming holes. If you're new to the area and want some tips, stop by the Outside Inn office and we're happy to point you…
Sierra Wine Tasting Tour
Melony Vance started Gold Country Hiking & Adventures as a way to offer locals and visitors guided tours to some of Nevada County's wineries. If you're looking to sample some of Nevada County's fabulous wines and don't want to worry about…
In The Kitchen
Wendy Van Wagner, owner of In the Kitchen, has been teaching and cooking up fresh food with mainly organic and local ingredients since she returned to her native Nevada City four years ago when she set up her own cooking school and local community…
Lower Scotts Flat Lake
If you're looking for a secluded, scenic adventure check out Lower Scotts Flat lake. We went on an amazing lake adventure only ten minutes from the Outside Inn that is totally secret and beautiful with plenty of wildlife. Lower Scotts Flat…
Pioneer Trail
Looking for a shady place to go for a moderate hike or mountain bike ride? Or looking for a child friendly outdoor activity? Check out the Pioneer Trail just 5 miles up Highway 20. Park by the Harmony Ridge Market and head up the hill,…
Neighbor’s Vegetable Cart
The Outside Inn's free veggie stand is out for the season and already getting a lot of local activity. The cart is located right in front of the office and offers a local option for extras veggies, to either drop off or pick up someone…
Vintage cars at the Outside Inn
Blast from the past in our restored motel check out the classic cars at the Outside Inn, 1937 Ford Club Cabrilet, 1958 Corvette, 1932 Ford Hiboy Roadster and a 1955 Buick.
Happy 4th of July
Happy 4th of July from the Outside Inn!
Nevada City Bicycle Classic
The Nevada City Bicycle Classic Race raced through the streets of downtown Nevada City for the 51st year in a row. The 1.1 mile course is considered one of the most challenging one day courses in the US. Year after year cyclists from around…
Drum Power House Group Ride
Tour of Nevada City Bicycle Shop sponsors about half a dozen bike rides during the week, ranging from easy 10 miles to hard riding, fast paced 60 mile rides. This week the group ride was from Colfax to Drum Power House and back, a 36 mile ride…
Mountain Bounty CSA
Nevada County has a rich diversity in local farms, Nevada County Grow offers a complete Farm Guide online. I figured I'd start my farm tour with Mountain Bounty Farm, as the Outside Inn has been the CSA Nevada City pick up location for the…
Deer Creek Tribute Trail Community Trek
The Deer Creek Tribute Trail a joint effort by a number of fabulous local non-profits (Sierra Fund, Nevada County Land Trust, American Rivers & Sierra Streams Institute (formally Friends of Deer Creek) is having a kick off party for National…
Cycling Oregon to Mexico, pit stop Outside Inn
Bill Gruesz left his home in Redmond, Oregon 9 days ago and is en route to the Mexico border, on bike. The Outside Inn is just one of the many pit stops on his solo journey. Riding his Cycle Genuis recumbant bike he's got it all decked…
Davis Bike Club visits the Outside Inn
The Davis Bike Club didn’t drive to Nevada City to do some of our great bike rides, instead they rode the 94 miles to get here. With the assistance of one support van, 15 riders from the cycling club climbed the uphill route from the valley…
No Tell Motel by Sandi Sumner
“No Tell Motel” by Sandi Sumner is a fictional murder mystery set in the early 1950’s. The work in progress novel is loosely based on Sandi’s pervious visits to the Outside Inn. “I’ve stayed here many times and it always inspires…