Steamboat Blog

Colorado’s mountain west is dotted with lakes and reservoirs, and the Steamboat Springs area is home to a surprising concentration of great options (in addition to creeks, rivers and hot springs). The area lakes are popular destinations in the summertime and ideal for a Colorado summer (and winter!)

There’s no denying, the summers in Colorado are breathtakingly beautiful. The dry climate and warm temperatures provide a perfect atmosphere for exploring our beautiful state, but they can also create an environment that is susceptible to fire danger. As we navigate through wildfire season in the

The Steamboat Springs Chamber, in partnership with Yampa Valley Bank, is excited to present the 119^th Annual Cowboys’ Roundup Days Fourth of July Parade this year. This event is an opportunity to honor the Yampa Valley’s rich western heritage while bringing the community together each year.

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Camping in Steamboat Springs should be on your summer bucket list. It’s one of the best ways to enjoy the great outdoors, unplug, and unwind. Whether you crave the solitude of dispersed camping or really need a flush toilet and shower at a developed campground, camping options abound in the Yampa

Rodeo is rooted in Steamboat’s history as far back as 1898 when impromptu competitions popped up between local cowboys and cowgirls right on Lincoln Avenue. In the ‘70s, the rodeo was called the “Friday Night Jackpot”; today the Steamboat Springs Pro Rodeo Series is a must-experience event taking

JUNE

5th - 41^st annual Steamboat Marathon, Half Marathon, and 10k

Runners will race alongside the roaring Elk River through the emerald green pastures on Country Road 129. With the snow-capped Rocky Mountains of Colorado all around, the Steamboat Marathon, a certified Boston Qualifier race, was

Some of the best hiking trails exist in Colorado - from the Cherry Creek bike trail and the Maroon Bells to off the beaten path roads like Forest Road 201, fall in love with the Centennial State before snow ever covers the Rockies. Besides the actual physical exercise, there is a world of wonder out

Water is an integral part of Steamboat Springs — both historically speaking and today. The Yampa Valley served as the summer hunting grounds for the Ute Indians, Colorado’s oldest documented inhabitants, for hundreds of years. The Yampatika Ute and Arapaho tribes frequented the natural “medicine”

Steamboat’s local art scene abounds with beautiful artwork that will be cherished for years to come. Our valley prides itself in traditions of arts and culture, translating our surroundings into works of art. When you invest in local artwork during your vacation, you not only impact an artist's life