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Author: Laura Petersen

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About Laura Petersen
Laura Petersen has a passion for storytelling and for two decades has chronicled the people and places of Northern California. Fascinated by folk who make a rustic livelihood from the land, her writing examines the complexities of human relationships with nature through topics such as sustainability, food and farming, arts & culture and outdoor recreation. In 2018, she founded Hiking For Good and can regularly be found hiking on trails in Nevada County. Read her work at https://muckrack.com/lpetersenmedia and contact her at laurapetersenmedia@gmail.com

Posts by Laura Petersen

Be Inspired And Explore Nevada County’s Local Art Galleries

Posted on March 2, 2023 (March 9, 2023)

Nevada County is a creative wonderland teeming with California local art galleries, street fairs, music festivals, colorful murals, historical museums,

Posted in Music, Arts & Culture

Rare Retro Finds And Treasures Aplenty At Vintage Stores In Nevada County

Posted on January 23, 2023 (January 26, 2023)

Sure… collectors know that Nevada County is an oasis of thrift stores, antique shops, book stores, and yard sales. But

Posted in Shopping

Open New Doors, Try New Things – Winter Equipment Rentals

Posted on December 28, 2022 (January 20, 2023)

Attention outdoor lovers! Get ready for an adventure you won’t soon forget when you schedule a visit to Nevada County.

Posted in Shopping, Ski, Ride, Snowsports

Are You Yeti For Some Winter Hikes In Nevada County

Posted on December 8, 2022 (December 21, 2022)

Scenic vistas, quiet river corridors, snow-capped peaks, California history, prime wildlife viewing, uncrowded trails and solitude in nature await those

Posted in Hiking

Are You A Bookaholic? Bookstores In Grass Valley, Nevada City, & Beyond

Posted on November 16, 2022 (February 28, 2023)

Are you a book or record collector whose vision of a perfect day includes exploring newly discovered shops and libraries

Posted in Music, Arts & Culture, Shopping

Truckee Lodges, Cozy Grass Valley B&Bs, & More In Nevada County

Posted on November 8, 2022 (December 30, 2022)

Lucky for you, hospitality is our middle name, and we have a full spectrum of lodging options for every taste

Posted in Lodging

Mission: Coffee Shops Truckee And The Foothills Of The Sierra

Posted on September 15, 2022 (February 26, 2023)

Do you start your day with a double latte or a cappuccino? Or maybe a shot of espresso or a

Posted in Food & Drink

Farm 2 Fork – Grass Valley Farmers Market & Others In Nevada County

Posted on July 4, 2022 (November 28, 2022)

More Than Four Decades In Grass Valley Formerly known as the Grower’s Market, the Grass Valley Farmers Market was started

Posted in Festivals & Special Events, Food & Drink

U-Pick We-Grow Local Farm Stands to Seek Out

Posted on May 28, 2022 (January 26, 2023)

Sometimes life is so busy and hectic, we forget what it’s like to slow down and appreciate the world. When

Posted in Festivals & Special Events, Food & Drink, Health & Wellness, Shopping

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