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9th Annual Guitarfish Music Festival at Cisco Grove Campground
Festivals & Special EventsMusic, Arts & Culture

Summer Nights & Story Tales – 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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Festivals & Special EventsFood & DrinkMusic, Arts & Culture

Fun Ideas For Summer Vacation In California Sierra Foothills & Mountains

The kids are out of school. The sun is at its apex. It’s time to take a break and live

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River RecreationSwimming

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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Highway 49 Yuba River crossing at sunset with orginal bridge in the foreground.
Swimming

When Parking is Full at South Yuba River – What to do?

Summer’s here, and the Yuba River is calling! You’ve packed the car, hit the road, and soaked in the epic

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No June Gloom Here – 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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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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Get your Definitive Guide: MUSE – A Local Lens on Arts & Culture

They say print is a dying art, but that couldn’t be further from the truth. In reality, it’s experiencing a revival,

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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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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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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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