Nevada Counties rich history begins in 1849 with the discovery of gold in the Deer Creek River. The deep quartz mines or "hard rock" mines, produced huge amounts of gold. Notable mines were the Empire, Idaho-Maryland, North Star, Pennsylvania, Allison Ranch, Work-Your- Own-Diggings, Golden Center, Spring Hill, Murchie, Champion, Providence, Fortuna, and Banner Lava Cap.

Today in Nevada County traces of the past can be found everywhere melding seamlessly with the hi-tech industry that calls Nevada County home. Visitors and Residents alike praise life in the Sierra foothills. Grass Valley is situated at the 2,500-foot elevation, and Nevada City is slightly higher. Both towns are on the forested western slope of the Sierra Nevada, where a dusting of snow occurs occasionally during the winter months.

Just a few of Nevada Counties highlights are:

• - Spectacular scenery offering four distinct seasons
• - World renowned skiing
• - White water rafting
• - Dozens of campgrounds
• - Hundreds of miles of mountain bike trails
• - Award winning wineries and vineyards
• - Close knit communities
  - Historic old world charm with thriving metropolitans a short drive away

For additional information about Nevada County and its communities please visit the following web sites.