RECREATION

State Parks

• Empire Mine State Historic Park
  10787 East Empire Street • Grass Valley, CA 95945
  530-274-1928
  The site of the oldest, largest, and richest gold mine in California, this state site, from 1850 to its closing in 1956, produced almost six million ounces of gold. The park contains many of the original mine buildings, the owner's cottage, and the restored gardens and grounds, as well as the entrance to 367 miles of abandoned and flooded shafts and tunnels and 12 miles of trails for hikers, bikers, and horseback riders. more...  map

Equine

• Bear River Farms
  530-305-9777 or 530-268-9999
  Situated across 30 acres of land, Bear River Farms is a short term vacation rental and equestrian boarding facility. This short term rental features four beautifully-decorated guest rooms with king-size beds, full baths and all the comforts of home, including wireless Internet access and TVs. A delicious continental breakfast is served at your convenience to accommodate your schedule.

Golf

• Quail Valley Golf Course
  2594 Auburn Road • Grass Valley, CA 95945
  530-274-1340
  A NCGA rated, public nine hole golf course that includes a lighted driving range, power carts, club repair, snack bar, and lessons. more...

Rafting & Canoeing

• Tributary Whitewater Tours
  20480 Woodbury Drive • Grass Valley, CA 95949
  530-346-6812, 800-672-3846
  Providing guided California whitewater rafting trips since 1978, this company offers something for all levels, from family California rafting vacation trips suitable for kids to extreme California white water rafting adventures for the expert. Guided rafting trips in the Gold Country and Sierra's on the American, Yuba, and Truckee Rivers, from half-day to three days, are available from April to October. more...  map