It's here or it's near
In describing her return to her hometown of Oakland, California, Gertrude Stein is famously quoted as saying, “There is no there there.” Rather than commenting on the fairness of her assessment, we would prefer to humbly point out that we are happy to live in Nevada County because there is plenty of here here!
Our region of California offers just about anything you might be looking for. And if by some chance it’s not within our county borders, it is very nearby. Our state is blessed with some of the most delightful and varied natural beauty in the world and Nevada County is smack-dab in the middle of it! Perfectly positioned on the Western Slope of the Sierra Nevada Mountains, we’re home to an amazing array of activities and cultural events. Depending on how far you want to zoom out, you can think of us as halfway between California’s Mojave Desert and North Coast Redwood Forests. Or maybe you’d prefer right between San Francisco and the enticements of Reno, Nevada. But once you’re here, you just may find yourself not wanting to be anywhere else.
We’re pleased you’ve found Nevada County Gold Online and we’d love to be your “insider” tour guide. So for a “local’s lowdown” on Nevada County, the rest is up to you! Just pick and click and we’ll be proud to show you all that our wonderful part of the world has to offer.
Trails of Two Cities
Both Grass Valley and Nevada City are blessed with public trails. Trails have multiple values and their benefits reach far beyond recreation. Trails can enrich the quality of life for individuals and make communities livable.
Deer Creek School Project
Discover how the historical landmarks of our area weave a tapestry of gold rush history. Learn about the Native Americans, pioneers, early prospectors and Gold Rush women of Nevada City and Grass Valley.
Carefully Calculated Spontaneity
We’ve all had those magic moments that seem to arise out of nowhere- the perfect thing happens at just the perfect time and it turns into an all-time favorite experience, memory and story to tell. Well, we’re not here to say we...
Top Ten Things To Do In Nevada County
The much-revered American playwright Tennessee Williams once observed that “all great things tend to have a ten in them.” As a man of letters, I would love to properly acknowledge the progenitor of the “Top Ten...
Even Great Places Can Slip Away
Reading through a thick stack of newspaper clippings and articles on the topic of an amazing place that used to be is a workout for the imagination. Especially when the place was huge, vital, and right in the middle of the...
California Gold Rush History
When gold was discovered at Sutter's Mill on the American River in 1848, it started the California Gold Rush, one of history's largest mass migrations.
VTOUR
See Nevada County! Click below for a virtual sampling of the delights and attractions of the Nevada City, Grass Valley and Truckee areas. Take a Tour
photo courtesy of Outside Inn
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