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The wildflowers are starting to bloom along the Buttermilk Bend trail by Bridgeport, South Yuba River. The 2 1/2 mile walk along the South Yuba River is a great way to experience the beauty and magic of the river. Bring your camera and look for a variety of California wildflowers including Golden Poppies, Purple Lupine, […]
Happy August. If you haven’t been for a dip in the South Yuba River, it’s time to motivate. At the Outside Inn and Inn Town Campground I am constantly getting asked, “Is there any water? Can we go swimming?” The answer is yes, but we always encourage guests to be safe and know about river […]
Happy August. If you haven’t been for a dip in the South Yuba River, it’s time to motivate. At the Outside Inn and Inn Town Campground I am constantly getting asked, “Is there any water? Can we go swimming?” The answer is yes. The other question is “What’s your favorite swimming hole?” I don’t have […]
Happy August. If you haven’t been for a dip in the South Yuba River, it’s time to motivate. At the Outside Inn and Inn Town Campground I am constantly getting asked, “Is there any water? Can we go swimming?” The answer is yes. The other question is “What’s your favorite swimming hole?” I don’t have […]
Last week during the heat wave I took the opportunity to channel the sense of adventure of the Outside Inn and had a date at the South Yuba River. The water is low, but there are still plenty of places to jump in and cool down. While the temperatures are a bit cooler this week, it’s […]
Who’s ready to say goodbye to summer? Not me! While school may have started for many Nevada City and Grass Valley students this week, I think it’s a great time to head for another dip in the South Yuba River. Click here for another photo from our recent river trip on Instagram. At the Outside […]
Swimming holes on the South Yuba River are a major attraction in Nevada City at this time of the year. A few weeks ago some guests from England stayed at the motel and had a copy Timothy Joyce’s book “Swimming Holes of Ca” and wanted better directions to Lemke’s Lagoon. I decided shortly after their […]
The South Yuba River is just one of the many amazing reasons for why I love our community. In the summer seasons the Outside Inn gives directions to river goers all day long, but us locals should remember to go down and visit the river during the “off-season.” I’ve written lots of posts on hiking, […]
School’s starting and while it may mean the end of summer vacation for some, many of us think now is really the perfect time to go to the South Yuba River! Here are a few photos from a trip last month with my friend Moira, she decided to make an art movie about our adventure, […]
Summer is here and it’s time to cool off at the South Yuba River. I’ve written plenty of blog posts on hikes, bike rides and swimming spots on the river, click here for a great list of local outdoor activities, but it’s always fun to revisit the same places. For these photos we started at […]
Buttermilk Bend Trail along the South Yuba River, down at Bridgeport Covered bridge is one of those spring walks you just need to do while the wildflowers are out. I’ve promoted the hike here, here, here and here, but finally managed to make it down the other day. The Western Redbuds have already bloomed, but […]
Spring is in the air in Nevada City, the flowers are blooming, the temperatures are warming and who can resisit a beautiful afternoon visit down to the South Yuba River? We tried to convince the kids that it was too cold for swimming, but they decided to get their feet wet regardless of our advice. […]
Mountain Dog is one of the most asked about swimming holes on the South Yuba River. Last summer it was named one of the Best of California Swimming Holes in California and guests at the Outside Inn have been looking for directions to the spot ever since. I gave general directions, but wasn’t 100% sure I knew […]
TGIF, what your your plans for the weekend? Summer is in full swing in Nevada City, why not take the kids to the South Yuba River for a great family friendly activity. These young men took their boogie boards underneath the bridge at Edwards Crossing and said their favorite part was, “the rapids, seeing the […]
The South Yuba River in Nevada City is a special place. After a busy month at the Outside Inn helping many guests figure out which river spot was perfect for them (how far do you want to walk, children, how far do you want to drive, etc?), I finally took myself to the river! These […]
School’s out, summer has officially started and it’s time to go to your favorite swimming hole on the South Fork of the Yuba River. The river is one of our favorite recommendations for things to do in Nevada City, regardless of the season, but the warm summer days make swimming a great family friendly activity. […]
Nevada City is so blessed to have so many beautiful places in and around our community. The South Yuba River is a great place to enjoy, regardless of the season. Bring the kids and take a hike along the South Yuba Trail, or pack a picnic and chose a picnic spot. The river canyon doesn’t […]
Have you been for a dip in the South Yuba River yet? I took the top right photo last night in an after work dip, such a fabulous way to end the day. There are so many amazing swimming holes out our back door. Stop by the Outside Inn if you need some directions and […]
Since we’re having such a mild winter here in Nevada City, why not take a hike down along the South Yuba Trail. Start at Edwards Crossing and hike downstream, stop by the Outside Inn office for a map. Below are some more photos from a recent hike or click here to more photos of our beautiful […]
Fall is a fabulous time to go check out the South Yuba River. It’s a great time to take the kids for a hike along the South Yuba Trail, pack a picnic, sunbath on a rock or go for a mountain bike ride.
Summer in Nevada City is not complete without a trip to the South Yuba River for a dip in one of the many fabulous swimming holes. If you’re new to the area and want some tips, stop by the Outside Inn office and we’re happy to point you in the right direction. Many thanks to the Outside […]