Lake of the Pines
This wonderful gated community twelve miles south of Grass Valley surrounds a picturesque man made lake of approximately 230 acres, perfect for water skiing, boating and fishing. This is truly a “Vacation where you live” subdivision, with 18 hole golf course, clubhouse, tennis courts, swimming pool, marina, boat launch, and several lakeside parks with sandy beaches, playgrounds and picnic tables. Retirees & families with children all enjoy the amenities found here. Prices and styles of homes vary in size & location. There are three shopping centers within
1/2 mile of Lake of the Pines, which provide basic needs. Then add the huge shopping center known as the Galleria within 45 minutes & any store you could imagine is there. Whether you are looking for gifts, clothing, appliances, furniture, electronics & so much more it is there and Costco and Sam’s are right there close. There are two hospitals within 1/2 hour & many doctors from family to specialist. It is approximately 1,500 foot with many sunny winter days & blue skies. Summers are warm and enjoyable-above the valley fog.
Bridgeport Covered Bridge
Pioneers and gold-seekers were dependent on river crossings for the transportation of supplies, livestock, and people between the cities and gold camps.
The Bridgeport Covered Bridge was built in 1862 as a toll bridge. It was built of Douglas fir timbers and Sugar Pine shakes. Bridges were covered to protect the wood. At 229 feet, it is the world’s longest single span truss/arch covered bridge.
You can still walk across this wonderful piece of Gold Country history and stop at the visitor center to learn more about the great gold mining days. During the summer they show you how to pan for gold and the shop is filled with gifts as well as the history of the bridge and the Yuba River. For swimming, fishing and naturally gold panning there are many parks and great spots to take your picnic lunch & just enjoy the area. This is not far from Lake Wildwood.
Alta Sierra
Alta Sierra is a wonderful rambling residential community where the homes have natural as well as landscaped yards. Whatever your style, you will find it here. Situated at approximately 2,000 to 2,200 foot elevation, it is said to be above the valley fog and heat, but below the normal snow line.
Residents are of all varieties, singles, families with children, and many retirees as well. Alta Sierra boasts of one of the most beautiful as well as challenging golf courses in Northern Calif.
The terrain in the area is rolling with quiet streams and small lakes: and treed with beautiful tall pines, fir, graceful black oaks, madrones and manzanita. The newly remodeled restaurant and dining room is open the public. The public can also join the Country Club whose members have access to the 18 hole golf course, clubhouse, lounge & swimming pool. All these amenities make this area a convenient place to live whatever your lifestyle.
Nevada City
Nevada City’s quaint streets invite you to meander and enjoy the feeling of going back in time. This historic town began in the mid 1800’s during
the Gold rush. Today Nevada City is a bustling and thriving city with many businesses, great restaurants, boutique shops, book stores, the county governmental center, churches, live theatre, wonderful library and picturesque Victorian era homes.
There is always something to enjoy in Nevada City, from the many street fairs, parades, races, shopping, live music, theatre and cultural events to the ever-changing beauty of the the seasons. All of these combined with the friendly people make Nevada City and surrounding area a wonderful place to live.
Rough & Ready
“A little bitty place, with lots of charm and friendly people” is how Rough & Rough is described. It was founded by miners who served under “Old Rough & Ready” Zachary Taylor. When a Mining Tax was imposed by the government the town seceded from the Union in April of 1850. They rejoined three months later at the Fourth of July celebration when Old Glory went up.
Rough & Ready is located in Nevada County, a short drive west of Grass Valley. Rough & Ready provides ideal country living with reasonable commuting times to metropolitan areas. It’s proximity & self employed professionals who along with conventional working and retired families now enjoy living in Rough & Ready.
The average summer temperature is in the 80’s, with winter average in the 40’s. The approximate altitude of 1885 feet above sea level, with an average rainfall of slightly over 52 inches gives Rough & Ready a natural setting of usually above the fog and below the winter snow level.
Rough & Ready has original historical buildings buildings dating from the 1850’s which include a grange hall, schoolhouse, blacksmith shop, wedding chapel & historical cemetery.
Secession day’s celebration is held on the last Sunday in June. It is a family style event that begins with a pancake breakfast, music, games, crafts fair, more food and entertainment. A special feature is the Saga of Rough & Ready presented by local Thespians.
The Chili Cook-off is a yearly Rough & Ready event in October and is sanctioned by the International Chili Society. Contestant chili cooker compete for cash prizes and for ranking that qualifies them to compete for the $25,000 prize in the annual grand ICS Chili Cook-off.
