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Independence Lake in early summer with snow on the peaks in the background
Swimming

Most Beautiful Lakes In Nevada County To Visit This Summer

As the heat of summer arrives, the cool waters of the South Yuba River may look inviting. But the snowmelt

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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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Swimming

5 Fun Ways to Beat the Heat that Aren’t Swimming

When the summer heat kicks in, most folks flock to alpine lakes, the Truckee River, or the Yuba to cool

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CampingHikingMusic, Arts & CultureRiver Recreation

Cosmic Fun in Nevada County – Dark Skies & Where to Stargaze

Sparkling glitter against an infinite black landscape. An orange moon floating above a lush green rolling hillside. We’re not talking

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CampingFestivals & Special EventsFood & DrinkGold PanningRiver RecreationSwimming

7 Summer Family Fun Activities in Nevada County, CA

Looking for something fun to do with the kids during your summer break? Just a short drive away to the

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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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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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Frank Solivan and Friends at Sundown at the Father's Day Bluegrass Festival in Nevada City
Festivals & Special Events

Sounds of Spring – Music Festivals & Concerts in Nevada County

How do you know summer’s on its way? For us, nothing signals the season quite like festivals—especially music festivals. With

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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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