Explore this adorable town full of shopping, coffee shops and eateries nestled in the heart of the Sierra Nevada Foothills. Grass Valley, California is truly a postcard image. It is also Tyler's hometown, and one that has become dear to Holly! Bathed in a wondrous mix of cedar, pine, and an assortment of deciduous trees, this circa 1800 Gold Rush era town offers a window into the past while providing the best the present has to offer.
Empire Mine State Historic Park is the site of one of the oldest, deepest, and richest gold mines in California. In operation for more than 100 years, the mine extracted 5.8 million ounces of gold before it closed in 1956. The park contains many of the mine’s buildings, the owner’s home and restored gardens, as well as the entrance to 367 miles of abandoned and flooded mine shafts. The park encompasses 856 acres of forested backcountry and fourteen miles of trails - including easy hikes (for hiking, mountain biking and horseback riding) - in the park.