Nevada County Gold Magazine | Page 8

KIAL JAMES PHOTOGRAPHY 008_Contents_2015-SR-6/9_008_Contents_2015 6/9/15 11:37 AM Page 8 CONTENTS Hirschman’s Pond N E V A D A County Map ..............................................12–13 Welcome to Nevada County! ........................15 Fifteen Must Do! Favorites............................17 Nevada County Grass Valley: Walking Tour, History, Museums, State Park, Things to Do, Events, Recreation, Culture ......................................................19–27 Nevada County Fairgrounds ............................28 Nevada City: Walking Tour, History, Museums, State Park, Things to Do, Events, Recreation, Culture ......................................................31–39 Truckee: Walking Tour, History, Museums, State Park, Recreation, Things to Do, Events, Culture .... ..................................................................41–49 Penn Valley, Rough & Ready, Bridgeport: History, State Park, Recreation, Things to Do, Events, Culture ..........................................51–52 “The Ridge:” North San Juan, State Park, North Columbia School House ..................................53 Hwy. 20 to I-80 Scenic Route: Washington, Grouse Ridge, Scenic Views, Lakes, Recreation 55 South County: Communities, Recreation, Things to Do................................................................57 Discover Sierra County Things to Do, Scenic Byway, History, Events, Recreation, Museums, Dining ....................58–65 Events Calendar of Events......................................67–71 Car & Motorcycle Shows ..................................72 Recreation “A Trail Commemorating the Original People of Deer Creek”................................74–75 Nevada County’s Natural Playground ..........76–77 Land Trust Maps ........................................78–79 Camping, Nevada County Style ........................80 Make Tracks to Ski Areas..................................81 Pedaling Nevada and Beyond ..........................82 Colorful Fall Foliage ..........................................83 Swimming / Water You Waiting For?................84 Culture Music, Theatre, Visual Arts ........................87–89 8 N E VA D A C O U N T Y G O L D C O U N T Y G O L D Sounds Just Right, Music Venues................90–91 Dining, Lodging Events, Overview ..............................................93 County Fare Adventures ..................................94 All About the Cornish Pastie ............................96 Dining Guide ............................................98–107 Wines, Brews, Events, Tasting ................108–111 Lodging ..................................................112–118 Paw Friendly ..................................................119 nevada county © SINCE 1986 Nevada County Gold is published by IMS 14520 Lynshar Rd, Grass Valley, CA 95949 [email protected] Gold PUBLISHERS Craig Hoddy/Sandy Remolif IMS EDITOR Paula C. Collins Weddings Wedding Guide .............................................120 Features County Pioneers ............................................123 “Telephones Come to Gold Rush” ................124 “Donner Party’s Deadly Mistake” ..................125 “One Woman’s Story”....................................127 North Star House, “A Rising Star”..................129 “Supplying Miners Real Gold Rush” ..............130 Antiques, Consignments, Resell & Thrift ........131 Nevada County Living Introduction....................................................133 Real Estate/Homes ..................................135–138 Gardening/Agriculture ............................141–144 Education ......................................................145 Business ........................................................147 Wellness/Healthy Living ..................................148 Hospitals ........................................................150 Seniors ..................................................152–154 New to Town / Getting Involved ....................156 Activities for Kids............................................1