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Choose your own adventure.

From swimming holes along the South Fork of the Yuba River to high alpine adventures on Donner Summit, Nevada County is a great place to choose your own adventure.

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Mar 31

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The Buttermilk Bend Trail might get all the attention but the South Yuba River State Park is filled with trails that allow you to get up close and personal with the bloom. For example, the 2.7 mile Point Defiance loop. It provides a bit more challenge with elevation gains, but rewards you with lovely views. For an easier trail, the half-mile Cemetery loop trail goes through the historic area and along the river providing a different viewpoint along with wildflower sightings. Photo by: @nothern_california_scenics - @kialJames #GoNevadaCounty #VisitCalifornia #travel #nature #CaliforniaLove #CaliforniaAdventure #CA #CaliforniaAdventure #wanderlust #californiaCaptures #wildflowers

The Buttermilk Bend Trail might get all the attention but the South Yuba River State Park is filled with trails that allow you to get up close and personal with the bloom. For example, the 2.7 mile Point Defiance loop. It provides a bit more challenge with elevation gains, but rewards you with lovely views.

For an easier trail, the half-mile Cemetery loop trail goes through the historic area and along the river providing a different viewpoint along with wildflower sightings.

Photo by: @nothern_california_scenics - @kialJames

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Mar 26

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Yuba-long among Wildflowers Trail #6: Hoyt Trail Part of the Yuba River trail system the trail unfolds along the South Fork of the Yuba River, revealing a tapestry of wildflowers along its banks. For more ideas on great places to take in mother nature's fireworks click on our profile link and venture over to our Trip Ideas section. Photo by: @kialJames #GoNevadaCounty #VisitCalifornia #travel #nature #CaliforniaLove #CaliforniaAdventure #CA #CaliforniaAdventure #wanderlust #californiaCaptures

Yuba-long among Wildflowers Trail #6: Hoyt Trail

Part of the Yuba River trail system the trail unfolds along the South Fork of the Yuba River, revealing a tapestry of wildflowers along its banks. For more ideas on great places to take in mother nature`s fireworks click on our profile link and venture over to our Trip Ideas section.

Photo by: @kialJames

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Mar 24

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As wildflowers begin to bloom, another spring highlight is the stunning waterfalls, like Spring Creek Falls. To discover more about these and other breathtaking falls, check out our trip ideas section! Photo by: @LazyFoxPhotography #waterfalls #waterfall #travel #naturephotography #hiking #waterfallsofinstagram #adventure #waterfallphotography #naturelovers #landscape #mountains #water #chasingwaterfalls #explore #landscapephotography #wanderlust #hikingadventures #waterfallsfordays #hike #outdoors #waterfallhike

As wildflowers begin to bloom, another spring highlight is the stunning waterfalls, like Spring Creek Falls. To discover more about these and other breathtaking falls, check out our trip ideas section!

Photo by: @LazyFoxPhotography

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Mar 19

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Heading east from Nevada City ascending deeper into the foothills as it plateaus, there’s a hidden gem that most zip by. A secretive gem on State Highway 20 – the Omega Diggins Overlook. One of Nevada County's best places to take in a sunset. 🌞 Photo by: @KialJames #sunset #nature #photography #sky #travel #photooftheday #landscape #love #sunsetphotography #naturephotography #ig #beautiful #sea #picoftheday #clouds #photo #travelphotography #sunsetlovers #sunsets #landscapephotography #art #naturelovers #photographer #sunsetlover

Heading east from Nevada City ascending deeper into the foothills as it plateaus, there’s a hidden gem that most zip by. A secretive gem on State Highway 20 – the Omega Diggins Overlook. One of Nevada County`s best places to take in a sunset. 🌞

Photo by: @KialJames

#sunset #nature #photography #sky #travel #photooftheday #landscape #love #sunsetphotography #naturephotography #ig #beautiful #sea #picoftheday #clouds #photo #travelphotography #sunsetlovers #sunsets #landscapephotography #art #naturelovers #photographer #sunsetlover ...

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Spring’s almost here, and Nevada County’s lower elevations are about to burst into wildflower bliss! 🌸 Want to level up your photo game while soaking in the beauty? Join pro photographer Kial James for a photo walk at Crystal Hermitage Garden on April 10 & 20. 📸🌿 For more about this and other wildflower walks visit out Trip Ideas section. Photo by: @northern_California_Scenics - appears courtesy: @CrystalHermitageGardens

Spring’s almost here, and Nevada County’s lower elevations are about to burst into wildflower bliss! 🌸 Want to level up your photo game while soaking in the beauty? Join pro photographer Kial James for a photo walk at Crystal Hermitage Garden on April 10 & 20. 📸🌿

For more about this and other wildflower walks visit out Trip Ideas section.

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Nevada City has been known to throw a party or two and its version of Fat Tuesday is no exception. Come celebrate Mardi Gras on Saturday March 1st as part of Nevada City's festivities. Street Fair from noon - 4pm Parade at 2pm Regram @NevadaCityWinery - @elissa_croissant

Nevada City has been known to throw a party or two and its version of Fat Tuesday is no exception. Come celebrate Mardi Gras on Saturday March 1st as part of Nevada City`s festivities.

Street Fair from noon - 4pm
Parade at 2pm

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Celebrate the Year of the Snake at the Nevada County Chinese Lunar New Year Festival! Join us in honoring the Chinese Gold Rush pioneers and Transcontinental Railroad heroes! The Community Asian Theatre of the Sierra and Miners Foundry Cultural Center proudly present the Nevada County Chinese Lunar New Year Festival and Parade. The parade kicks off at 12:00 noon on February 23rd at Robinson Plaza on Union Street, winding through historic Commercial Street. After the parade, enjoy a vibrant Lion and Dragon dance performance, followed by more family-friendly entertainment at Miners Foundry. Don't miss the fun — it's a celebration for all ages! For more info, visit: https://www.nevadacountyarts.org/calendar Regram: @communityAsianTheatre #NevadaCountyArts #event #events #eventplanner #music #art #eventplanning #fun #eventorganizer #dance #design #show #live #entertainment #exhibition#GoNevadaCounty #VisitCalifornia #travel #CaliforniaAdventure #CA

Celebrate the Year of the Snake at the Nevada County Chinese Lunar New Year Festival!

Join us in honoring the Chinese Gold Rush pioneers and Transcontinental Railroad heroes! The Community Asian Theatre of the Sierra and Miners Foundry Cultural Center proudly present the Nevada County Chinese Lunar New Year Festival and Parade.

The parade kicks off at 12:00 noon on February 23rd at Robinson Plaza on Union Street, winding through historic Commercial Street. After the parade, enjoy a vibrant Lion and Dragon dance performance, followed by more family-friendly entertainment at Miners Foundry.

Don`t miss the fun — it`s a celebration for all ages!

For more info, visit: https://www.nevadacountyarts.org/calendar

Regram: @communityAsianTheatre

#NevadaCountyArts #event #events #eventplanner #music #art #eventplanning #fun #eventorganizer #dance #design #show #live #entertainment #exhibition#GoNevadaCounty #VisitCalifornia #travel #CaliforniaAdventure #CA ...

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Feb 19

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Built in 1904, this bridge provided access to the mining town of North Bloomfield and the Malakoff Diggins mine. It features a unique three-hinged metal arch with triangular members and steel pins connecting to a wooden roadway. Curious about which bridge this is? Find out by reading our "Must-See Bridges of Nevada County" article. Regram: @northern_california_scenics #GoNevadaCounty #VisitCalifornia #travel #nature #CaliforniaLove #CaliforniaAdventure #CA #CaliforniaAdventure #wanderlust #californiaCaptures

Built in 1904, this bridge provided access to the mining town of North Bloomfield and the Malakoff Diggins mine. It features a unique three-hinged metal arch with triangular members and steel pins connecting to a wooden roadway.

Curious about which bridge this is? Find out by reading our "Must-See Bridges of Nevada County" article.

Regram: @northern_california_scenics

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Feb 17

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The Wild & Scenic Film Festival is famous for inspiring action to protect the environment. But did you know they also curate age-appropriate films for local schools to enjoy on the big screen throughout the week? Here’s a glimpse of students heading to the Del Oro Theatre to see the films. Regram: @LazyFoxPhotography #NevadaCountyArts #event #events #eventplanner #music #art #eventplanning #fun #eventorganizer #design #show #live #entertainment #exhibition

The Wild & Scenic Film Festival is famous for inspiring action to protect the environment. But did you know they also curate age-appropriate films for local schools to enjoy on the big screen throughout the week?

Here’s a glimpse of students heading to the Del Oro Theatre to see the films.

Regram: @LazyFoxPhotography

#NevadaCountyArts #event #events #eventplanner #music #art #eventplanning #fun #eventorganizer #design #show #live #entertainment #exhibition ...

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Stay while you play

Enjoy mountain modern hotels, vintage-inspired bed and breakfasts, scenic campsites, and everything in between.

There’s so much to do in Nevada County, you should consider spending a few nights to soak it all in. Whether your preferred accommodations are quaint bed and breakfasts, historic lodges, or chic mountain modern escapes, Nevada County has something for everyone. While traditional hotels and lodges are plentiful in Nevada County, you will also find many VRBO, AirBnb, and vacation rental homes for short or longer term stays.