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Buttermilk Bend, South Yuba River

The wildflowers are starting to bloom along the Buttermilk Bend trail by Bridgeport, South Yuba River. The 2 1/2 mile walk along the South Yuba River is a great way to experience the beauty and magic of the river.  Bring your camera and…
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Things to do in Winter

Here at the Outside Inn, we're excited that Nevada County has moved back into the Purple Tier so we can welcome recreational visitors again.  While the motel will continue to adhere to all of the modifications and COVID-19 requirements,…
South Yuba River

South Yuba River

Happy August.  If you haven't been for a dip in the South Yuba River, it's time to motivate.  At the Inn Town Campground I am constantly getting asked, "Is there any water?  Can we go swimming?"  The answer is yes, but we always encourage…
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Nevada City Spring Activities

Spring flowers and activities in Nevada City & Grass Valley, time to get outside.
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South Yuba River

Happy August.  If you haven't been for a dip in the South Yuba River, it's time to motivate.  At the Outside Inn and Inn Town Campground I am constantly getting asked, "Is there any water?  Can we go swimming?"  The answer is yes.  The…
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Spring Flowers

I love spring, while I say that about every season (so many things to do in the summer, fall and winter in our community), one of the things I love about this time of year are the flowers everywhere you turn.  So if you’re a flower happy…
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Yuba River Clean Up

Mark you calendar's for this Saturday's, September 16th, Yuba River Clean Up, an event to help clean up the South Yuba River, plus 80 miles of Bear and Yuba watershed shoreline.  This year marks the 20th year the South Yuba River Citizens…
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Wild for the Yuba

Mark you calendar's for next Sunday, June 4th, Wild for the Yuba, a party to help the South Yuba River Citizens League. “Wild for the Yuba is SYRCL’s way to kick-off  the summer river season, and is a great way to support SYRCL’s…
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Buttermilk Bend Photo Walk

Last weekend Kial James, of Nevada City Scenics, and I organized an Instameet photo walk.  Twice a year Instagram puts out a theme and a date and encourages folks around the world to have a meet up and take pictures (search online for…
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Nevada City Weather

2017 has started off with a bang, first snow, now the atmospheric river and huge amounts of rain. Nevada County Weather reports that we've had nearly 2 feet of rain in a week. I've shared some of the photos of our wild weather on the Outside…

Kayaking the South Yuba

Thanks to a period of heavy rain this month the South Yuba River's flow reached a point for kayakers to get out and enjoy the classic California run from 49 Bridge to Bridgeport.  Local boater Dieter King who ran the run yesterday said,…

Downtown Nevada City

Oh Nevada City!  Summer is such a fabulous time to fall in love with your hometown (again).  With so many events, activities, outdoor adventures and fun things to do, it's hard to stop and take a moment to marvel at what an amazing community…
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South Yuba River

Happy August.  If you haven't been for a dip in the South Yuba River, it's time to motivate.  At the Outside Inn and Inn Town Campground I am constantly getting asked, "Is there any water?  Can we go swimming?"  The answer is yes.  The…
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Wild for the Yuba

Mark you calendar's for next Saturday's, June 4th, Wild for the Yuba, a party to help the South Yuba River Citizens League. “Wild for the Yuba is SYRCL’s way to kick-off  the summer river season, and is a great way to support…
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Best River Town

Nevada City is currently in the running for Outside Magazine's Best Towns contest, as one of the contenders for Best River Town.  If you haven't already gone and voted, click here, we've got 3 more days to win the popularity contest.  Here…

49 Bridge, Photo Meet Up

In honor of Earth Day, Kial James and I hosted another Instameet photo meet up (click here for last fall's photo walk).  Instagram organizes bi-annual events for photographers around the globe to get together, take photos and share them…
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Photo Meet Up

Interested in joining a photo meet up?  Last fall Kial James, from Nevada City Scenics and I organized a photo walk in downtown Nevada City for the bi-annual Instagram world-wide Instagram meet up.  It was a great opportunity to meet other…
South Yuba River
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Hiking Trails

Spring has arrived, if only for a brief visit between storms, but with these unseasonably warm temperatures it's a perfect time to get outside and go for a hike.  For a great list of outdoor adventures check out the highlights on our website.…
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Edwards Crossing, South Yuba River

Last week during the heat wave I took the opportunity to channel the sense of adventure of the Outside Inn and had a date at the South Yuba River.  The water is low, but there are still plenty of places to jump in and cool down.  While…

Visit Nevada City

Have you checked the Visit Nevada City Instagram account?  I am active as both the Outside Inn and the Inn Town Campground, but wanted to create an online gallery that showcased photos by other photographers. On Instagram use the hashtag…
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South Yuba River

Who's ready to say goodbye to summer?  Not me!  While school may have started for many Nevada City and Grass Valley students this week, I think it's a great time to head for another dip in the South Yuba River.  Click here for another…