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| CAMP WATANDA Nevada City California |
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| START HERE: Download 2009 NC Events Calendar Download PDF file Nevada City Chamber of Commerce Grass Valley Chamber of Commerce/Events Historic Grass Valley Activity Links: Nevada City Winery Indian Springs Vineyards Empire State Historic Park/Gold Mine Malkoff Diggings State Park & Gold Mine Planning a Reunion? Try these links: http://family-reunion.com/index.htm www.familyreuniontips.com Weather Links: Nevada City Weather www.ncweatherlive.com Road Conditions www.dot.ca.gov/hq/roadinfo/mtnhwys.htm Tahoe Snow and Weather Report www.fs.fed.us/r5/tahoe/recreation/snowreport.shtml California Fire Incidents: cdfdata.fire.ca.gov/incidents/incidents Hiking, Biking, Swimming & Rafting: Yuba River Rafting www.rivertrip.com/yuba.html Nevada County Parks www.mynevadacounty.com/VisRecParks/index.cfm South Yuba River State Park parks.ca.gov/default.asp?page_id=496 Nevada County Bike Trails Bicyclist of Nevada County (BONC) Trail Guides Hiking Trails http://www.ncgold.com/Recreation/hiking.html Kid Friendly Hiking & Swimming: DEER CREEK MINER'S TRAIL: Nevada City near Broad, Boulder and Sacramento Streets. Relive the experiences of 49ers, 15 to 30 minutes. ROCK CREEK: Off Hwy. 20 on Conservation Camp Rd, six miles east of Nevada City. Less than a mile, info about flora and fauna and local history, brochure at site. SIERRA DISCOVERY TRAIL: Hwy. 20 out of Nevada City to Bowman Lake Road. PG&E community service project, less than one-mile loop, interpretive signs, waterfall, restrooms, picnic area with barbecue on Bear River. BRIDGEPORT Hwy. 20 out of Grass Valley to Penn Valley, right on Pleasant Valley Road, then eight miles. Buttermilk Trail 1.25 miles each way, fairly flat, favorite spring wildflower hike, access to swimming holes, information at ranger station. Great swimming area. INDEPENDENCE TRAIL Off Hwy 49 just North of Nevada City is a remarkable trail which provides wheelchair access to nearly five miles of the Yuba River Canyon. Great for young children as it is stroller friendly. The trail features waterfalls, scenic vistas, and a gentle switchback descent to a mountain stream on a wooden flume. Outhouses with full wheelchair access are located at several points along the trail. OREGON CREEK, a McNitt family favorite, about 30 miles on Hwy 49 towards Downieville at the confluence of the Yuba River and Oregon Creek, old covered bridge, picnic area and vault toilets. Good play area for the hesitant swimmer as well as slow rapids for the older kids, easy water access. Good spots fill early. |
| JANUARY Art Show - 25th Anniversary for NCA - NCA. The Center of the Arts, 314 Main St., GV. FEBRUARY Mardi Gras in Nevada City - Nevada City Chamber of Commerce. Sat. Feb 21, Masquerade Ball, Sun., Feb 22Parade 2pm. 265-2692, 800-655-NJOY, Mardi Gras. MARCH Wildflower Walking Tour led by park docents Bridgeport.Easy walks along the South Yuba River provide spectacular views and dazzling in this area.Wildflower seeds for sale.Free event and all ages are welcome. Comfortable shoes, water and camera recommended.Every Sat & Sun at 11:00 a.m. through Memorial Day Weekend. 17660 Pleasant Valley Rd. Penn Valley, CA. Call 530-432-2546. Free event. Wildflower Guide Spring Fling Downtown Grass Valley APRIL Car Show Grass Valley International Teddy Bear Convention http://www.teddybearcastle.com MAY Garden Tour Soroptimist International of the Sierra Foothills Annual Garden Tour. The tour is of private gardens in the majestic Sierra Foothills of Grass Valley and Nevada City. Always the weekend after Mother's Day (530) 273-7989 for tickets Sierra Festival of the Arts Memorial Weekend Gold Panning Demonstrations -Memorial Day Weekend thru Labor Day Weekend South Yuba River State Park SYRSP, Bridgeport, 17660 Pleasant Valley Rd., PV. Every Sat., & Sun., 11am. 432-2546, ncgold.com/Museums_Parks/syrp JUNE Music in the Mountains summer fest, Nevada County Fairground. www.musicinthemountains.org Nevada City Bicycle Classic Pioneer Classic Car Show - Nevada City Lions Club & Nevada County Mustangers. Pioneer Park, Nimrod St. JULY Hot Summer Nights The annual Summer Nights in Nevada City celebration, an outdoor festival of art and music, will be held three Wednesday evenings in July. 4th of July Parade - Nevada City Chamber of Commerce. Downtown NC and fireworks at the fairgrounds July 4th Parade AUGUST Nevada County Fair SEPTEMBER Draft Horse Classic at Nevada County Fairgrounds Draft Horse Classic & Harvest Fair OCTOBER Fall Colors Download PDF Brochure NOVEMBER COUNTRY CHRISTMAS FAIRE: Always Friday through Sunday following Thanksgiving. Begin your holiday season with a small-town glimpse of Christmas at the annual Country Christmas Faire. Rated as one of the top handcrafted shows in Northern California, the Faire features unique gifts from more than 100 top artisans. HOLIDAY OPEN HOUSE EMPIRE MINE STATE HISTORIC PARK.STATE DECEMBER Victorian Christmas-Nevada City Cornish Christmas-Grass Valley Candlelight Tours of Historic Inns Tours |
| Links for everything you need before you leave What to bring Directions Fire Prevention Plan Policies & Procedures Waterfront Rules PETS Emergency Procedures |
| April thru October Growers Market Fairgrounds Nevada County Market. NCF, 11228 McCourtney Rd., GV. 8am-noon. 265-5551. Every Saturday - Nevada City Farmers Market Nevada City Downtown Assoc. June 13 thru October 31. Union St. (alley) Jun-Aug, 8am-noon, Sep-Oct, 9am-1pm. 470-8642. |