Steamboat Blog

Locals spend all winter exploring ski and snowshoe trails around the Yampa Valley. From ski runs at Steamboat Resort and Howelsen Hill to the snowshoe trials on Rabbit Ears Pass, below are some of the top winter trails locals recommend.

Steamboat Resort

While it may be obvious, Steamboat Resort is

Are you in the spirit?

Get in the turkey mood by swinging by the historic Julie Harris theater at Perry-Mansfield and catch the community production of Larissa Fasthorse’s The Thanksgiving Play, where four very well-intentioned theatre people try to write a Thanksgiving pageant ... and of course,

Whether you’re hiking, biking, skiing, or riding in Steamboat Springs, there always comes the best day of the vacation: rest day. It might be four days in a row of first to last chair skiing or day two after hiking the Zirkel Circle in one day. Or, it might be your first day in Steamboat after a

The Colorado Historic Hot Springs Loop (CHHSL) is a newly established 720-mile (1160-km) loop drive that takes visitors through some of the most scenic parts of the Colorado. It connects five premier Western Colorado hot springs destinations with 11 Colorado Ski Country member resorts. Along the

Western heritage is a big part of what makes the Yampa Valley unique. That’s why each October, we celebrate Western Heritage Month. Our working ranches and western hospitality are only the beginning of deep western roots that lace our lands. Here’s some ways we invite you to join us in celebrating

There’s something magical about floating above the valley in a hot air balloon, especially in a place as breathtaking as Steamboat Springs, Colorado. In the fall, the colors of the changing leaves paint Steamboat's unique landscape with golds, reds, and oranges, creating the perfect backdrop for a

Those of us who live in the Yampa Valley share a home with a large variety of animals big and small. Our mountains, forests, rivers, and lakes provide lush habitats for deer, moose, elk, mountain lions, marmots, pikas, bears, skunks, ermines, raccoons, coyotes, porcupines, beavers, foxes,

Steamboat Springs and the surrounding areas are known for a wide variety of intermediate trails. But there is something for every rider, including advanced. If you’re up for the challenge, try one of the blue/black or black diamond rated trails below.

The Continental Divide Ride: From Rabbit Ears

Fall in the Yampa Valley is bursting with color and outdoor activities to enjoy the scenery. There are plenty of great ways to soak up the season, and we want to make sure you have all the information you need to do so safely. Review the information below to be prepared for a fun and colorful visit.

This is your bucket list, Steamboat style. The Boat List features every can’t-miss fall activity. Are you ready to check them off?

1. Attend the Crane Festival

Did you know that the Sandhill Crane is one of the world’s oldest living bird species? In late summer and early fall, hundreds of cranes