July 29, 2015 by Jennie Lay
Experience the West: See Steamboat the Farm Stay Way
Forty-seven. That’s how many baby goats the Wattles family had delivered in the past three days by the time I pulled up their dirt driveway this spring at the Horse & Hen bed and breakfast. Three fresh arrivals were in their arms as the Wattles
July 22, 2015 by Katie Carroll
When you’re in the mountains, surrounded by gorgeous views, are nearly 7,000 feet closer to the sun, and it’s summer - happy hour is the cherry on top of a busy and beautiful day of hiking, kayaking, biking or exploring the Yampa Valley. Just remember that altitude and alcohol make for a strong
July 10, 2015 by Lizzie Larock
The best spot to sport your Aviator sunglasses this Labor Day weekend is Steamboat’s Wild West Air Fest. This high-flying event is in its 11th year and just keeps climbing to new heights!
Our family always had a great time perusing the
July 7, 2015 by Katie Carroll
One of the greatest things about Steamboat is the live music. Despite our remote geography, we catch some amazing acts that want to get out of Denver, or cruise past us on their way from Jackson Hole to some other trendy town. The music bookers in town book some incredibly high-caliber acts - it all
July 6, 2015 by Jennie Lay
The Mad Creek trail is a much-beloved Steamboat Springs standby. Marked as trail #1100 on Routt National Forest maps, it’s iconic for its high mountain scenery and hard-enough hitting terrain that includes an 800-foot elevation gain over the first mile or so. Plus, it follows a steep snowmelt creek
June 28, 2015 by Lizzie Larock
No jokes about it, Steamboat Springs is completely serious when it comes to kid-centric fun. Our summer “rides” not only rival the country’s best amusement parks in the fun factor, but you don’t have to stand in long lines or on sizzling hot black top to enjoy them!
June 4, 2015 by Katie Carroll
When you plan a visit to Colorado, there’s anticipation, excitement, and curiosity. Are there real cowboys? Can you breathe more easily in a clear blue sky? Will you see bears? When you get to Steamboat, that excitement turns into pure Rocky Mountain magic. Make the most out of your stay, and try
May 26, 2015 by Lizzie Larock
Though there’s plenty of fun to be had in Steamboat during the month of June, the unofficial kick-off to summer is the 112th annual Cowboy Round-Up Days Fourth of July celebration. And if the previous 111 years are any indication, this year’s celebration will follow suit as a fantastically fun
Here we are 90 days later. I don’t remember how many miles I ran in 90 days to get ready...now it’s only 8 days until Steamboat Marathon and I admit I am a little bit nervous and anxious. For 90 days we have trained while we talked about training, shoes, nutrition, hydration, the mental game,
Continuing from Train for the Steamboat Marathon Part 2 or 4, I finished an 18-mile run! I feel accomplished but tired, both physically and mentally. I have been preparing for Steamboat Marathon for weeks now, by adding more mileage or more time, so my runs are getting longer and harder.
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