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How California’s Small Towns Are Growing Their Economies—Without Becoming Tourist Traps
There’s this myth floating around that small towns have to survive on tourist dollars or risk disappearing altogether. But let me tell you, that’s a load of nonsense. Some of California’s most charming small towns are proving…
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Tourism Chaos: Are We Loving Nevada County to Death?
There’s something magical about Nevada County’s small towns—our winding streets, historic buildings, and lazy summer days by the river. But lately, I can’t help feeling like our charm is slipping away. Tourism is booming, and while it’s…
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The Art of Stacking Rocks: A Beginner’s Guide to Mindfulness and Balance
Ever watched someone balance stones by a creek and thought, how does that even stay up? Welcome to rock stacking—a humble, meditative craft meeting art, science, and serenity. It’s not just Instagram gold—it’s therapy without the bill.
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Call Log Diaries #26: Skunks, Scams, and Strange Emergencies
Welcome back to another round of Call Log Diaries, where the calls are real, and the commentary says what were all thinking. If you’ve ever wondered what happens when wildlife, weirdos, and old school rap collide, this…
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Hope 4 Nevada County: Back-to-School Event
If you’ve ever tried to do back-to-school shopping with one (or more) kids in tow and a tight budget… you know it’s no joke. Between the lists that require 87 pencils each, the shoes they will outgrow…
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Discover Grass Valley: Day Trip Guide to Small Town Magic
There’s something about Grass Valley that feels like stepping into a storybook—where every corner has a little history, every shopkeeper knows someone in your family, and you’re never more than a few steps away from a great…
