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Train of thought Visit Nevada City’s Railroad museum.

Home sweet Home Show Spring time to spruce up the home.

Hiking trailsTake a hike along Independence Trail and

Deer Creek trail, both in Nevada City.

Spring fashionAuburn shop offers American clothing

styles.

Camping and glamping A new campground open near downtown

Nevada City.

Giddy upIt’s rodeo time in Auburn.

Art walk Wineries partner with Auburn’s Art Walk.

Recipes to try Spring veggies are the spotlight for this

month’s recipes.

Get in shapeExercises to try.

Funk Box Derby Homemade go carts roll through Auburn.

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Most people would notput art in the same category asheavy machinery,

but that is not the case withNicholson Blown Glass.Many different types or equipment are used in making these

glass pieces of art. How it is done is quite remarkable. Three

hundred pounds of molten clear glass are kept at extreme

temperatures 100 percent of the time. Never to be cooled.

It is kept in a furnace of 2,200 degrees. HOT! These types

of machinery are very uncommon to an art studio and yet

for Nicholson Blown Glass it is just another day of creating

masterpieces.

Husband and wife, Rick and Janet Nicholson, began Nich-

olson Blown Glass over 30 years ago when they moved to

Auburn. With Ricks background in pottery and Janet’s in

photography making glass creations was the perfect combi-

nation of their two skills.

“In photography, you learn to focus on detail and see color

clearly,” Janet said.

There is so much depth of color to glass that to an untrained

eye it might go unnoticed. Being able to differentiate be-

tween the two like a photographer has proven a skill for eachawe-inspiring creation. Rick Nicholson’s abilities with pottery

have also proven a unique fit for his glass art work.

“Not only are you dealing with shape and form and color;

with glass blowing, you are keeping things on center, much

as the same with pottery,” Rich said.

Everything has a balance. Rick and Janet have combined their

talents and discovered a balance.

There is no end to learning when it comes to blowing

glass. Even Rick, who has been in this trade for years, is still

BEAUTIFULART PIECES

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Finished piece: Somework from NicholsonGlass (opposite).

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Is it hot in here?: Thefurnace is kept at 2,200degrees. (above).

inspired to learn more. Their shop has expanded in the last few

years with what designs are offered. Glass can be blown into

many different shapes. Some are figurines, bowls, contempo-

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year of honing his skills, Rick was finally ready to present his

glass horses, amongst other new feats. Anything that is worth

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having takes time and the patience Rick has

to making his art perfect truly shows in the

quality of his work.

Rick and Janet’s vivid imaginations have

led to some incredible designs. Each one is

carefully thought out. However, until it is

finished, it could turn out any unique way.

“There is a big investment when you try

something new. You can have an idea andgo toward it but each piece is going to be

unique; you won’t know until they are done.

Sometimes we make two just to get one,”

Janet said.

Not every piece turns out as planned. With

this art form, which is not exactly “hands-

on,” it can be difficult to achieve the desired

result. Their focus and determination are true

of an artist. Together they make a great team.

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An additional member of the team joined a few

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steady hand,” said Rick.

The artistic gene runs in the Nicholson family.

Nicholson Blown Glass has been represented a

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A lesser-known foothill celebrity once appeared in30 Hollywood motion pictures and TV episodes. Today,Engine No. 5 has a comfortable retirement back home, away from the glam and glitter of tin-

sel town at the Narrow Gauge Railroad Museum in Nevada City. After a career of riding the rails

throughout Placer and Nevada counties, it was sold in 1942 to a Hollywood film company and

appeared in its first movie, “The Spoilers” starring Marlene Dietrich and John Wayne. It’s last screen

appearance was in a 1978 episode of “Six Million Dollar Man,” said Brian Blair, treasurer and curator

of the Nevada County Narrow Gauge Railroad Museum.

But this story is about the 22-mile railroad that went from Nevada City to Colfax, before Engine No.

5 lived the life of a movie star.

In 1876 a narrow gauge track was built in 15 months and began running during the Gold Rush.

“The reason the railroad was put in was because of the mine industry,” Blair said.

Its services became necessary because once the easy-to-get surface gold was mined, it was time to

dig deep. The trains hauled needed heavy mining machinery into the foothills.

It also moved people, mail, dairy products, timber and more.

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In 1893 it transported a circus. However, that 22-car train with two engines

tipped on one of the mountain curves between Grass Valley and Peardale.

“The first reports were that the circus lions and tigers had escaped, but it later

turned out they escaped injury,” Blair said.

In the wreck, two people were killed and two were injured. The fatalities were

a Sells-Renfro Circus employee and a young man that was illegally hitching a

ride from Colfax to Grass Valley.

One of the stories that rumored about blamed the circus horses for the crash,

claiming they had turned the train over with their weight.

The official report of the accident said the circus crew had loaded a wagon incor-

rectly causing a flat car to tip.

The tight curves and grades in the Sierra foothills lent itself to a narrow gauge

track being just 36 inches apart. Today’s railroad tracks are 4-feet, 8-inches apart.

With this narrower width, cars could be one-third the size and bridges could

more easily be built, since the trains were less heavy.

John F. Kidder was hired to construct the railroad and soon became its president.

When he died in 1901, his wife, Sarah took over operations, becoming the first

railroad in the U.S. to have a woman president. She ran the company for 12

years, selling the operation in 1913 and moved to San Francisco.

The railroad also boasted the highest train bridge in California for its time. The

1908 Bear River Bridge was 172-feet high.

Over its 66-year tenure, the railroad carried more than $200 million in gold bars

to Colfax where they were transferred to Central Pacific for delivery to the United

States Mint in San Francisco.

Railroad yard: NevadaCounty Narrow Gauge

Museum is open onweekends until May where

it will be open seven days aweek (opposite).

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Engine 5 alive: Thishistorical photo shows

Engine No. 5 sits in frontof the Kidder Mansion.

(top right, courtesy)

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Post retirement:

Engine No. 5, built in 1875by the Baldwin companyin Philadelphia, lives outits retirement inside the

museum (center).

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Railroad family:

John and Sarah Kidder(courtesy).




However, trucking and busing companies began to give the

railroad competition as roads improved in 1910. The competition

became more threatening as automobiles grew in number. But

the railroad remained profitable, event during the Great Depres-sion. Finally, after Pearl Harbor was bombed, the railroad’s biggest

customer, the gold mines, were not able to get mining equipment

delivered.

“When the U.S. entered WWII, the government said gold mining

was not pertinent. (The mines) couldn’t get any material,” Blair

said.

All efforts were then focused on the war.

With trucking companies in full force, and mines closing or re-

ducing their operations throughout the region, in April 1942, the

railroad was sold to Dulien Steel Company to scrap it. The biggest

engines were sold to the Navy, with one of the engines, No. 9, be-

ing shipped to Hawaii to serve in Pearl Harbor for the war effort.

In 1945, when the last of the operating equipment was sold, the

remaining metal pieces were set to be purged.

“Other parts were sold were melted down to make bombs and

bullets,” Blair said.

But all is not lost for the historical Narrow Gauge Railroad.

A museum opened in 2003 in Nevada City unearthing the rail-

road’s history. The museum gets about 5,000 visitors a year by

families and train buffs alike. It is owned by the city, but receives

all its operating funds by donations and proceeds from the muse-

um’s gift shop. All its 30 employees are volunteers. The museum

has a functional 1901 steam car that runs on compressed air, plus

locomotives, gondolas and cabooses — more than 20 cars total.

So, if you’ve ever seen such classic movies as “Winchester ’73”

with James Stewart, 1950, “Rails into Laramie,” with John Payne,

Dan Duryea and Mari Blanchard, 1954, “Shenandoah,”1965, with

James Stewart and Doug McClure, you’ve seen Engine No. 5, a

celebrity with its roots right here in the foothills. ◆

Train wreck: In1893, a train carrying

a circus tipped on

one of the narrowgauge’s tight turns, justout of Grass Valley

(courtesy).

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Little engine that

could: This small, butfull-scale switching

locomotive was builtfrom scratch in the

museum’s workshop toresemble those of the

1880s.

___Another No. 5:

This 1910 Lima is onloan to the museum

from South Carolina(opposite).

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Take the high road:

The Bear River Bridgewas 172-feet high

(courtesy).

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Map: The railroadwound its way through

the foothills withmany tight curves

(courtesy).



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collections of exhibitors with home gardens all put

together in one setting.

“We have the exhibitors who showcase their

products and services such as remodeling, con-

struction, interior decorating, carpeting, furniture,

solar installation and many, many more,” said Lani

Johnston Horan, the Home Show’s producer.

This show will have the Outdoor Kitchen PLUS

grand plot prize of a $25,000 giveaway, she said. It

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patio, water features, a pizza oven, fire pit, furni-

ture, a TV and barbecue, Lani said.

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“There will be a Foothills Farmers Market Chop Challenge,

which will feature Mason Partak, the winner of TV Network’s

Chopped Jr.,” she said. “Other chefs and cooks will be given

three items from the farmers market and have to create a

dish.”

There will be a Landscapers Challenge which is where

landscapers will complete for a vote to win the best garden

landscape display, Lani said.

“At the same time, there will be numerous things going on,”she said. “RCO California renovations will be presenting a

building full of remodeling ideas. At the Auburn Fairground,

we will be holding a separate event call the NorCal Recreation

Show and that will have everything from wild to wild.”

There will be many giveaways from various companies includ-

ing safaris, white water rafting, Sacramento River Cats, and

many more, Lani said.

This year’s event is the 20th anniversary and is expected to

have around 30,000 guests.

“We are putting in extra effort, and acknowledging those who

have been with us for 10 years or more,” she said. “We antici-

pate this to be the best show yet.”

Lani’s favorite part about the Home Show are “the landscapers

because they create garden displays in a natural setting,” she

said. “I also like finding out about all the new products and

services the venders bring in.”

Guests should expect a casual and enjoyable shopping expe-

rience, she said. They will have the ability to do comparison

shopping at one location, she said.

“Guests are encouraged to bring a list of their projects,

blueprints, and a wish list because they will probably find it all

there,” Lani said.

Spruce up the hom

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Flume 32Jones Ravine,2.6 mile W.

Jones Bar RoadCrossing

2.5 mile W.

2 mile E. Hoyt/Augustini RoadCrossing. Wheelchair access

from Cement Hill Road.

Miner’s Tunnel900 feet

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Six miles northwest of the historic town ofNevada City is one of the region’s premierhiking spots, the Independence Trail.The popular hike offers nearly five miles of mostly wheelchair accessible trail through

dense woodland that opens up to spectacular vistas of the South Fork of the Yuba

River.

With its gradual, level walkways, the Independence Trail offers superior outdoor acces-

sibility for people of all abilities in all seasons. In the spring and summer enjoy a lush

canopy of ponderosa pine, madrone and live oak, and an abundance of colorful wild-

flowers. One of the highlights of spring is to see the California newts mating in primal

clusters near the waterfall at Rush Creek.

During the fall take in the cool canyon breezes and the color of changing leaves on

the broadleaf maples, willows, dogwoods and oaks. And in the winter, pull on your rain

boots to visit a magical landscape of lush ferns and granite boulders covered in vibrant

mosses.

For adventurous types, there are several summer swimming holes along the river that

can be accessed from the trail. From the west trail take the 0.4 mile hike down to Jones

Bar. This is a use trail (not maintained) with some very steep sections.

Hiking theIndependence Trail

WRITTEN BY JESSE LOCKS

Explore VIEWS OF THE YUBA RIVERSOUTH YUBA RIVERINDEPENDENCE TRAIL

Directions: Take Highway 49 out of Nevada City towards Downieville for 6miles. There is parking along the eastside of Highway 49 by the trailhead, andoverflow parking just around the nextcurve down Highway 49.

Distance of hike: Highway 49 dividesthe trail with the West trail being 2.5miles downstream of the South Fork ofthe Yuba River and the East trail 2.5miles upstream.

West trail offers a 4.3-mile loop alongswimming trail to Jones Bar Road, up toExcelsior Ditch and back to start.

Degree of difficulty: Both 2.5-milesections are rated 1. West Loop: 5.Wheelchair accessibility: 1.5 miles ineach direction of trailhead.

Seasons: All year.

Rules: Dogs on leash; no bicycles ormotorized vehicles

Bathrooms located at the trailhead andalong the way. Several picnic tables alsoavailable along the trail.

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Other swimming holes are located on the east

trail. Just before the trail ends, a rough road

crosses the trail; this is Hoyt’s Road, which

crossed the Yuba River in the 1850s. The road

takes you to a point directly above what is

called Miner’s Tunnel.

The Miner’s Tunnel was constructed in the

1870s to divert the river flow through a tunnel

in the bedrock to expose the river and its gold.

From this point there are a number of use

trails that you can follow down to the river,

including to the popular swimming hole at

Hoyt’s Crossing, which can also be accessed

from a trail that begins at the Highway 49

Bridge.

The Independence Trail is not only rich in nat-

ural beauty but in history. Built on the site of

the Excelsior Ditch, hikers tread along on the

remnants of a 160-year-old flume networkthat was originally built during the Gold Rush

to transport water from the mighty Yuba

to hydraulic mining sites in Smartsville, 25

miles downstream. You’ll cross a few of these

reconstructed flumes that have now been

adapted to function as foot bridges.

Other historical interests include Jones Bar. For

those who take the side trip to Jones Bar, they

will now find a swimming hole, but during the

late 1840s and early 1850s it was the site of a

lively trading post and the only river crossing

for miners and travelers between the town of

Washington and Bridgeport.

And finally, long before the miners, the

area’s indigenous peoples, the Nisenan, lived,

gathered and traded along the river. It’s not

uncommon to still find cultural remnants of

them in the form of grinding rocks near the

trail.

All along the Independence Trail are interpre-

tative signs identifying the area’s flora and

fauna and explaining more about the localhistory.

Whether you are looking for a relaxing stroll

in nature or to learn more about the legacy of

the landscape, the Independence Trail delivers

both and much more. ◆

Jesse Locks, is an avid writer and hiker. Last summer she hiked

the 165-mile Tahoe Rim Trail. Twice a month she hits the trail

with the Folk Trails Hiking Club to learn more about the tales

of the trails. Interested? Sign up at folktrailshikingclub@

gmail.com.

MUST-READS “The River: HikingTrails and History of theSouth Fork of the Yuba

River,” by Hank Meals “The Nature of thisPlace: Investigationsand Adventures in theYuba Watershed,” byBruce Boyd and LieseGreensfelder.


FACTS ABOUT THE

SOUTH YUBA RIVER

INDEPENDENCE TRAIL Conservationist John Olmstead stum-bled across the Excelsior Ditch whilehiking near the south fork of the YubaRiver in 1969. Between 1973 and 1986,Olmstead and friends, along with severalprivate parties raised enough money tobuy much of the land containing theditch, which the State of Californiaeventually purchased to create theSouth Yuba State Park.

The Independence Trail is the firstwheelchair accessible wilderness trail inthe United States.

One mile into the West trail is thecascading Rush Creek, a fantastic spotto see California Newts in late winterand early spring. Don’t touch themthough. The amphibian’s slimy coatingis toxic.

Springtime brings the best wildflow-ers.



I love autumn in Auburn. People wax poetic about the fall colors in New

England, but what they fail to mention is that the beauty comes with a steep

price tag labeled: “Winter: coming soon.” When I lived in Massachusetts I

oohed and ahhed over those maple leaves along with everyone else, all the

while carrying in my belly a knot of dread, knowing I’d be buried in snow in

the near future.

Autumn in Auburn, though – while maybe not as brilliant as New England’s

– is all about singing “Hallelujah! The hot days are over.” For me, autumn is

hiking season.

When I was growing up Auburn was not yet known as the endurance capital

of the world, and as I’ve mentioned, the only thing I was enduring was

algebra class. I’m still not an “ultra” kind of person. I imagine myself running

sometimes as I pause to sip my English breakfast while re-reading “Pride and

Prejudice” in my cozy spot on the couch. Then I chuckle to myself and put my

nose back my book.

For me, the brutal heat of summer is an excellent excuse to laze around the

house or the cool of the library, but in the autumn, the outdoors calls me

away from even the most thrilling page-turner.

While, as you know, Auburn has some excellent hiking and biking options, myfamily and I recently discovered Deer Creek Tribute Trail in Nevada City. We

were looking for a shorter length of trail, as our sweet 8-year-old boy — we

call him Buckaroo — takes after his mother and tires easily.

The trail officially begins at Pioneer Park and wanders through downtown

Nevada City, but we like to park near the Miner’s Foundry on Spring Street

and follow the signs to the path along Deer Creek. There’s parking farther

down the route, but then we’d miss one neighbor’s wacky collection of sing-

ing “Wizard of Oz” characters.

Closer to the river, there’s a gorgeous rock wall designed with cubby holes

and a blue stone current that runs through it. Above the wall is a water duct,

artistically camouflaged to look like a fallen log. Our son’s favorite part of the

trail is the suspension bridge over Deer Creek. While I enjoy the view of the

river’s rapids and water-worn boulders, my son likes to jump and giggle.

The path is also a history lesson as the trail memorializes the history of the

Nisenan tribe as well as the Chinese. I didn’t know, for example, that during

the Gold Rush it was illegal for Native Americans to mine for gold.

The history is told in posts along a 1.5-mile loop from the suspension bridge.

The loop is not too steep and is fairly shaded. My mushroom-hunting

husband (don’t worry, he doesn’t eat them) has spotted some of his favorite

fungi along there as well.

The complete trail is nine miles long and the funding of it is managed by the

Sierra Fund with $1 million in grants from several different nonprofit, private

and government entities. The land is owned by Nevada City as well as the

Bureau of Land Management and Bear Yuba Land Trust, so the project is also

a lesson for our son about how great things are created when people work

together.

While Buckaroo does enjoy some of the educational aspects of the trail, whathe really enjoys – possibly even more than jumping on the bridge — is the

promise of a trip to Mountain Pastimes toy store and a sweet treat from the

Nevada City Chocolate Shop.

I have to admit that those post-hike activities rank fairly high on my list as

well. You can take the bookworm out of the house, but you can’t take away

her love of chocolate.

For more information about the Deer Creek Tribute Trail visit: Bylt.org/trail/

deer-creek-tribute-trail-east. ◆

Tricia Caspers-Ross is an award-winning poet and reporter for the Auburn JournalShe tweets at @patriciacaspers

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create a fashion style with a purpose.

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Parker Revival while supporting the local merchant and artist. Much of merchan-

dise collections are made in California, including Tysa Designs or NV Blue of San

Francisco. The textiles the sisters seek are of modern rustic Americana, according

to Arbogast.

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and creativity. Auburn artisan, Tes Sullivan, led a Shibori napkin dying class for all

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folding and binding the cloth creates a one of a kind pattern. With each fold andtwist of the cotton napkin, a new movement of light and energy compliments the

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The store’s spring event was also a chance to meet designer Tysa Wright. She

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the typical rhinestone embellished clothing that are seen in many stores. Those

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WRITTEN BY KIM PALAFERRI ▼ PHOTOS BY KIM PALAFERRI

Try this on for size: Designer TysaWright holds up a brightly coloreddress that is available at the store(opposite, upper left).

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Decisions, decisions: Monica Roloffexamines a dress at Stella + ParkerRevival. (opposite, center)

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To dye for: Andrea Chew holds upa napkin she dyed at shop whichrecently hosted a napkin dyeingworkshop. (opposite, lower photos)

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Reservations are now being accepted for thissummer’s grand opening of the Inn Town Campground, a vibrant new year-round

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area. The campground is the realization of a long-time dream by owners Dan and Erin

Thiem, Nevada City residents and owners of the popular Outside Inn, also in NevadaCity.

Featuring a variety of camping experiences that include tent sites, RV sites and rustic

canvas “glamping” tents, the Inn Town Campground will offer experiences designed to

suit different camping styles and preferences, from traditional to turn-key.

“We’re excited to welcome the first campers at the Inn Town Campground this

summer, and to provide them with a personalized camping experience that they

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have come together to add elements of

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welcoming spirit of our community when

they stay with us.”

Located on the western slope of the Sierra

Nevada, Nevada City is recognized as

California’s best-preserved Gold Rush town,

both for its small-town charm and authentic

historical character. The region is an outdoor

mecca, frequented for its convenient access

to the Yuba River, exceptional road routes

for cyclists, miles of mountain biking and

hiking trails, and variety of year-round

events.

After living in and traveling around New

Zealand for five years with their young

family, Dan and Erin came to appreciate the

“holiday park” model, which allowed them to

camp close to town, and provided access to

communal amenities. Since their return toNevada City, the couple took over manage-

ment of the Outside Inn and has been hard

at work creating the Inn Town Campground

from the ground up over the past five years.

Each site was hand-selected and carefully

designed to maintain the peaceful forest

setting.

“Every detail of this project is important to

us, as we want the guest experience to be

anything but ordinary,” Thiem said.

Custom headboards have been created for

each of the beds in the glamping tents, and

custom lighting fixtures have been commis-

sioned from a local artist. The couple has

involved the local community in the camp-

ground’s concept, design and construction;

with their collective ideas resulting in a

product that is largely community influ-

enced.

At the heart of the campground, a

3,000-square-foot heated amenity building,

called The Commons, will offer conveniences

such as: a camp store, kitchen (complete

with modern appliances and cooking acces-

sories), laundry facilities, TV area, reading

nooks, a swimming pool and barbecue area.

Additional comforts will include bath houses

featuring flush toilets, an indoor shower, as

well as an enclosed outdoor shower.

Visitors will also enjoy picnic tables at each

site, and the ability to have individual gas

firepits at their site, daily maintenance of

Glamping with G: Luxury-type tents are available for rent at the Inn Town

Campground (opposite, photo by Erin Lenkaland).

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Setting up camp: Tent camping is an option at the new campground in Nevada City. (above, photo by Katie White)

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communal facilities by the campground’s housekeeping staff, as well as

a communal outdoor gathering area that will bring people together for

activities such as family movie nights. Two staff-managed, wood-burn-

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Of the 70 campsites within the Inn Town Campground, the majority

will be traditional tent sites where guests will pitch their own tent. For

those interested in a turn-key experience, 15 sites will feature canvas

“glamping” tents complete with beds, linens, bedside tables, electrici-

ty, outdoor seating and peaceful views. An additional 15 sites will be

available for those with their own RV or camper, with most offering full

hookups.

Located approximately one and a half miles from downtown Nevada

City, the convenient location of the Inn Town Campground will offer

guests easy access to the neighboring Nevada County Narrow Gauge

Railroad Museum, the historic Chinese miner’s cemetery, and the ability

to walk to the variety of restaurants, boutiques and cultural events that

regularly take place in Nevada City.

Rates range from $45-50 for tent sites, $50-65 for RV sites with hook-

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building featuring the camp store, kitchen, laundry, television and

reading nooks, swimming pool and barbecue area.

Leashed pets are welcome for an additional $5 per night, per pet (max

two) in tent and RV sites. Some of the glamping tents are also dog

friendly, with an additional $20 per night required.

Reservations can be made online for dates beginning July 1. All camp-

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minimum for weekend night stays between April and October.◆

Trail riders: Thereare bike trails atthe campground.(opposite, photo byKaite White).

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FRANK CALABRETTA’S

BAIL HOUSEDirectly across from the jail 11410 Atwood Rd., Auburn

823-8340www.BailHouse.com

HARRIS INDUSTRIAL GASESAUBURN IRON WORKS ~ 80 Years In Business ~578 Lincoln Way, Auburn8475 Auburn Blvd., Citrus

Heights885-1971 • (916) 725-2168

AUBURN JEWELRY & LOAN948 C Lincoln Way, Auburn

885-9219www.AuburnPawn.com

AUBURN HONDA 1801 Grass Valley Hwy.,

Auburn823-7234

www.AuburnHonda.com

AUBURN RAVINE TERRACE750 Auburn Ravine Rd.,

Auburn(530) 823-6131

www.AuburnRavineTerrace.org

AUBURN CAR TUNES3910 Grass Valley Hwy.,

Auburn885-5132

www.AuburnCarTunes.com

MICKEY’S BOOTS875 Lincoln Way, Auburn

885-3710www.MickeysBoots.com

SOUZA’S TIRES“Striving To Give You The Best

Values On Tires & Wheels” 153 Cleveland St., Auburn

823-8232www.SouzasTireService.com

GOLDEN SWANN Jewelry & Collectible Gallery

581 Lincoln Way, Auburn823-7926

www.GoldenSwann.com



• Mutton Bustin’

• Bronc Riding

• Steer Wrestling

• Businessmen Steer Tie• Saddle Bronc Riding

• Tie Down Roping

• TeamRoping

• Barrel Race

• Bull Riding

• Cowboy FMX Freestyle

FOSTER FREEZECorner Hwy. 49 at Fulweiler

Near Staples in Auburn888-1119

ANDERSON’S SIERRA PIPE825 Nevada St., Auburn

885-8475www.AndersonsSierraPipe.com

ROSE ROOFING &SUPPLY INC.

144 Teamtrack Rd., Auburn823-3812

www.RoseRoofngAndSupply.com

ABBEY FLOORS & MOR1775 Grass Valley Hwy

Auburn888-8889

www.Auburn.Abbey.com

THE GROOMING ROO

“We love em all… youn& older pets!”

457 Grass Valley Hwy.Ste.#5, Auburn

823-0163

PLACER PARALEGAL161 Palm Ave., Ste. #3

Auburn(530) 292-8555

www.PlacerParalegal.co

STRING’S ITALIAN CAFÉ250 Bell Rd., Auburn

886-8703www.StringsInAuburn.com

HALL’S AUTOMOTIVE345 Sacramento St., Auburn

888-6451www.HallsAutomotiveTheShop.com

TGH AVIATION2389 Rickenbacker Way,

Auburn823-6204

www.TGHAviation.com

JR’S TRANSMISSIONS“Family Owned & Operated

Since 1980” 2125 Grass Valley Hwy.

(across from Bel Air Mkt.) • Auburn

885-5458www.jrstransmissions.com

PLACER FARM SUPPLY 10120 Ophir Rd., Newcastle

(916) 663-3741www.PlacerFarmSupply.com

SUNSHINE FLYERS“Aircraft Rentals &

Flight Instructions” 2410 Rickenbacker Way,

Auburn820-3442

www.SunshineFlyers.com

ICON HEARTH & HOME1163 Grass Valley Hwy.,

Auburn823-3396

www.IconHearthandHome.com

MCDONALD’S OF AUBURN2865 Bell Rd. Auburn

823-1521

ROPER’S JEWELERS“Your Hometown Jewler

Since 1956” 818 Lincoln Way,

Downtown Auburn885-4852

www.RopersJewelers.com



YEE HAW



THURSDAY APRIL 216 – 8 p.m.: Official Gold Country Pro Rodeo Kick Off

Party and Dummy Roping Contest at Auburn ChryslerDodge Jeep Ram, 1901 Grass Valley Hwy Auburn. Host-

ed by the Auburn Chamber of Commerce and Bootleg-

gers Old Town Tavern & Grill Auburn.

FRIDAY, APRIL 226 – 10 p.m.: Official Rodeo Pre-Party at the Auburn

Alehouse, 289 Washington Street, Old Town Auburn.

Hosted by the Auburn Alehouse, 289 Washington

Street, Old Town Auburn. Featuring live music, drink

specials, food, beer and a great time.

6 – 11 p.m

Foothill Mag April 2016 Final_0.pdf

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Transcript of Foothill Mag April 2016 Final_0.pdf