In 2017, the Nevada City Rancheria Nisenan Tribe launched a new program called Visibility Through Art that would pave the way to a campaign culminating in 2024 with the purchase of a sweeping stretch of land—the site of an ancestral Nisenan village named Yulića.

Long ago, near Dawgošášiwa, the present-day Taylor Creek, two orphaned sisters argued with their grandfather. They expected more than he was willing or capable of providing. The grumpy elder couldn’t be bothered with the frivolous wants of moody teenagers. The next morning, when the old man went fishing, the sulking girls ran away.

People are drawn to Truckee for our historic downtown, unique locally crafted artisan shops, beautiful mountain setting and funky vibe. Whether you are a longtime resident or visiting Truckee for the first time, there are many seasonal adventures awaiting. Here is an insider's guide.

Residents and visitors are inspired by our beautiful environment, and in Nevada County we orient our lives around four distinct seasons, each one bringing a new way to see, explore, and appreciate our Sierra Foothills home.

Across our California Cultural Districts revitalization efforts are well underway, making our townships more walkable with trails, new park access, and the promise of art installations.

Every Saturday afternoon for the last two years, InConcert Sierra staff and volunteers have guided over a thousand people through a thrilling exercise in possibility; daring visitors to dream up a state-of-the-art event complex and acoustic music hall that would solidify Nevada County’s reputation as a premier destination for arts, culture and classical music.

When Nevada City’s Bailey Hotel burned down in 1863, local citizens saw an opportunity. With the help of a fundraiser and a ball, they raised money to revamp the building as a theatre.

“The Underground House” is one of several creative housing projects coming through Nevada County’s Building Department, and is an example of what the future of sustainable housing could look like.

What does a library look like in a town that values art, culture, and community? The answer is taking shape as the Friends of the Truckee Library LibraryUP campaign gathers community input and works with stakeholders to create a new library that truly belongs to local residents.

Sierra Poetry Festival inaugurated a new Nevada County Youth Poet Laureate program last year, and welcomed Joey Henry into the role.

What does a library look like in a town that values art, culture, and community? The answer is taking shape as the Friends of the Truckee Library LibraryUP campaign gathers community input and works with stakeholders to create a new library that truly belongs to local residents.

The GVNC and Truckee Cultural Districts are bursting with literary energy, and the chemical reaction of poetics is already taking shape.

Nevada County is quickly becoming a hub for vibrant dance communities in Truckee, Nevada City, and Grass Valley. The connection between the natural landscape and thriving artistic expression is palpable, creating an inspiring environment for dancers.

The playful nature of improv provides a fun, engaging way to relieve stress, making it an excellent outlet for social and emotional wellness.

When Nevada City’s Bailey Hotel burned down in 1863, local citizens saw an opportunity. With the help of a fundraiser and a ball, they raised money to revamp the building as a theatre.

What does a library look like in a town that values art, culture, and community? The answer is taking shape as the Friends of the Truckee Library LibraryUP campaign gathers community input and works with stakeholders to create a new library that truly belongs to local residents.

Since Grass Valley-Nevada City Cultural District and Truckee Cultural District were inaugurated seven years ago, we have asked ourselves how public-private partnerships might best serve our citizens.

Across our California Cultural Districts revitalization efforts are well underway, making our townships more walkable with trails, new park access, and the promise of art installations.

In 2017, the Nevada City Rancheria Nisenan Tribe launched a new program called Visibility Through Art that would pave the way to a campaign culminating in 2024 with the purchase of a sweeping stretch of land—the site of an ancestral Nisenan village named Yulića.