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    From snowcapped peaks to beautiful foothills in the heart of California’s Gold Country, Nevada County’s diverse landscape is home to quaint mountain towns and small gems that will keep you coming back.
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    Gathering people together is what Nevada County is all about. Farmers markets, concerts, plays, outdoor recreation events, and festivals of the arts are just a few of the things that could be going on in Nevada County on any given week.
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See The Golden Age Of Railroading In Real Life

Besides the day gold was discovered in California, another day that could be considered just as important for helping leap