Follow ‘The Admiral’ to Nevada County’s Unlikely Gems

From an abandoned golf course to a freeway art installation, this online series highlights off-kilter sights in Nevada and Placer counties

From restaurants to road signs, giant sculptures and colorful houses, the “Unlikely Gems” series captures snippets of life, creativity and local flavor across the region — all with a sort of Lynchian charm that has attracted over 9,000 followers on TikTok and 34,000 on Instagram.

Aug 20, 2025 Robin Douglas