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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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Region: Small Town Gems

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Wheelchair Accessible Trails In Nevada County

Access to nature and trails is a basic human right. For people living with disabilities, finding access to green spaces

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Music, Arts & Culture

Show Your Love On Small Business Saturday And Giving Tuesday

What makes the towns of Nevada County one-of-a kind are the small businesses that grace Broad Street in Nevada City.

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Pumpkin Spice It Up Things To Do In October In California Nevada County

When you say the word “October”, most parts of the country shiver. Not so in California’s Nevada County. Alongside a

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7 Jaw Dropping Sunset Spots In Nevada County

No matter how many times you’ve seen one, no two are alike. A sunset is your chance to savor the

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Nevada County – Crossroads Of Great Gravel Races

Have you heard of the latest boom in cycling? It’s called gravel riding. It fits somewhere between road cycling and

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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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Paradise Found On Rollins Lake – Camping, Fishing, And More

When you need to get away from it all, Rollins Lake and its natural beauty are awaiting you. Set off

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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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Learn How To And Where To Go Gold Panning In Nevada County

Nevada County’s history runs along the same vein as the state of California. The county was put on the map

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Summer Nights & Worldly Music – Things To Do In July

Plentiful sunshine. Warm days and cozy nights. Summer is everyone’s favorite season in Nevada County and rightly so. There is

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Things to Do in June

The word June is derived from the Roman mythological goddess “Juno” meaning young. This month is all about long sunny

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Yuba River Swimming Holes – Do’s & Don’ts

Before you make the leap into Yuba Rive swimming holes here are some tips on where, when, and how to enjoy the waters safely.

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