Steamboat Blog

Steamboat Springs and the Yampa Valley have plenty of restaurants to choose from when it comes to summer dining. In the summer, patios, rooftops, and green spaces open at many of our restaurants so you and your friends or family can enjoy the sunshine as you indulge in our world-class cuisine.

Saying goodbye to summer is always hard – it’s the season when weekends are spent tubing the river, biking, and hiking to beautiful sunsets and hidden camp spots. Thankfully the season isn’t over yet, and if you embrace all the best things to do on Labor Day weekend you can make the most of this

Steamboat Springs wears many hats. Ski Town USA, Bike Town USA, andeven Dog Town USA. For good reason, too. We love our dogs in Steamboat Springs; in fact, 50% of households have at least 1 dog if not more.

But when it comes to taking a trip with your furry family in tow, things can get complicated.

A ski town founded with Agricultural roots

Have you ever wondered why Steamboat seems to have so much Western flare compared to other Colorado ski towns? Believe it or not, these modern-day characteristics have their roots in the mid-nineteenth century, a decade before Colorado was even a state. The

Water is an integral part of Steamboat Springs — historically 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” springs in the

Hiking, biking, and tubing are only a few ways summer is enjoyed in Steamboat Springs. We also have a downtown filled with rooftops, patios, and tables next to the river to enjoy some discounted drinks and treats. Summer happy hours in Steamboat Springs are set in some of the most unique and scenic

The trail to Gilpin Lake is one of many hikes in the greater Steamboat area that offers a serene chance to explore nature for a few blissful, scenic hours.

Accessible via a quick jaunt from Elk River Road, the trailhead offers a couple of options. But for this hike, you’ll want to follow the signs

The Steamboat Springs Chamber, in partnership with Yampa Valley Bank, is excited to present the Annual Cowboy 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. The community

When the snow melts, rodeo season heats up. Every Friday and Saturday night in Steamboat Springs, local and visiting cowboys and cowgirls gather for one of the best rodeos in the west. Steeped in rich history and tradition, the Steamboat Springs Pro Rodeo series offers a thrilling evening filled