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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

3 day road trip from SF to Nevada County
Road Trip Itineraries

3 Day Road Trip From SF to California’s Gold Country & Truckee

What makes a great road trip? Think of it like the perfect recipe—diverse landscapes, scenic byways, and plenty of attractions

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Festivals & Special Events

Rodeos & Pond Skims – Things To Do In May In Nevada County

May is a shoulder month between seasons. A time of year you can pretty much do anything. The mountain biking

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

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

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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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Food & Drink

Sip Your Way To Fun On The Sierra Vintners California Wine Trail

Just As Good Or Better Famous American philosopher, poet, and writer Ralph Waldo Emerson once said, “The journey is the

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Hiking

8 Bird Watching Northern California Hot Spots In Nevada County

Birds, birds everywhere. Whether you’re a newbie, hobbyist, or a full-fledged experienced birder, the rich ecological diversity found in Nevada

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HikingHistory

Small Town Gems: Things to do in Rough and Ready California

What ties all the towns and settlements in Nevada County together are their quirks. Things here are just a bit

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Ski, Ride, Snowsports

Tips for Visiting Nevada County & the Sierra Nevada in Winter

When most people think of Nevada County, they picture a summer getaway or the holiday cheer of the Victorian and

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Food & Drink

Mission: Coffee Shops Truckee And The Foothills Of The Sierra

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

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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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Road Trip Itineraries

A Tour of Penn Valley CA – Covered Bridge, Wine Sampling & More

While you may be eager to explore South Yuba River State Park and the historic Bridgeport Covered Bridge, don’t rush

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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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    Nevada County gets a lot of visitors. Learn how to travel wisely and ways you can get involved to help preserve some of its precious resources for future generations.

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