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Spring Wildflowers on the Buttermilk Bend Trail in Nevada County California
HikingParks

A Guide To The Buttermilk Bend Trail

Tucked away in a quiet corner of Nevada County is the South Yuba River State Park. It has a little

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Englebright Lake damn in early winter
BoatingFishingFood & DrinkHistoryParks

5 Winter Family Weekend Getaway Ideas

Looking for a unique winter family getaway? You’re in luck! Nevada County offers one-of-a-kind adventures that will create lasting memories

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bright red maple in downtown Nevada City showcasing the fall colors
HikingParksRoad Trip Itineraries

Top 5 Hiking & Fall Photoshoot Locations In Nevada County

As the days grow shorter and a mild fog hangs in the early morning air, Nevada County undergoes a dramatic

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Spring Wildflowers on the Buttermilk Bend Trail in Nevada County California
ParksSki, Ride, Snowsports

5 Things To Do In The Spring In Nevada County

From taking in the wildflowers to enjoying spring skiing at its finest, here’s 5 things that you must do this spring in Nevada County

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Empire Mine State Historic Park
Gold PanningHistoryParks

Eureka! How To Take In Gold Mining History In Nevada County

Discovery of gold in 1848 carried California’s name around the globe. Men came from the East, England, Germany, Chile, China,

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pond surrounded by tall pine trees in Condon Park near Grass Valley California
Parks

Condon Park – Fun For Everyone Including Pups

Distraction is easy in Grass Valley with four magnificent state parks and the mighty South Yuba River. And yet if you’re

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Kid doing a backside boardslide at the Truckee Skatepark while two skateboarders watch
ParksSki, Ride, Snowsports

Drop Into Fun At Nevada County Skateparks

Chances are locals won’t share their coveted skate spots with visitors, but that’s OK because Nevada County has epic public

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Gold PanningHikingParksRiver Recreation

Cross The Historic Bridgeport Covered Bridge, Make Memories

Stretching across the South Yuba River at what was formerly Nye’s Crossing (an early ferry crossing) is the Bridgeport Covered

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ParksRiver RecreationSwimming

Just Go with the Flow – The Best Waterfalls in Northern California – Nevada County

We feel very special in our corner of the High Sierra to be home to a multitude of fun waterfalls

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View of the South Yuba River State Park at dusk
HikingParks

Nevada County – Home To 4 Scenic And Unique California State Parks

Nevada County is home to, wait for it… not one, not two, not even three but count them FOUR California

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ParksSki, Ride, Snowsports

8 Date Ideas Under $50 In Nevada County

Are you tired of going out to the same old movie theatre or bowling alley on dates? Why not try

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Love Local Trails? Say No To Mud This Rainy Season

Winter in the Sierra Nevada means one thing regardless of elevation – it’s our “rainy” season, be it frozen or

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