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Posts from August 2014

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

Have you ever wondered where Steamboat locals go to experience the great outdoors? These local favorite hiking trails give you the inside scoop on the best places to take in the Steamboat scenery.

[caption id="attachment_3125" align="alignnone" width="614"]Photo courtesy of Shannon Lukens Photo courtesy of Shannon Lukens[/caption]

Ask ten random locals to name a good family hiking trail with easy access from downtown Steamboat Springs and the most common answer you’re likely to get is the Fish Creek Falls. The Fish Creek Falls Trail has a little of everything, from a paved overlook trail complete with sheltered picnic areas

So you’ve spent a couple of days fly fishing the Yampa River in downtown Steamboat Springs and you’re looking for an excursion somewhere a little off the beaten path. Here are some options for you that are close to town, but offer a quieter and more secluded fly fishing experience than the trout

One of the most unique attributes of Steamboat Springs is the fact that you can catch a world-class rainbow or brown trout right in the heart of downtown. Just grab a rod, walk to the river, and start fishing. It’s that easy. No maps, access fees (fishing license is required), private guides or long

The first time I took a stand up paddleboard down the Yampa River I made a few instant realizations.

First, this SUP thing is much easier to learn than it looks. Unlike standing up on a surfboard—which for me required hours of practice in hot sun, icy cold water, and relentless, pounding

As the old adage goes, if you don’t like the weather in Colorado, wait five minutes and it will change. So it’s not likely that your Steamboat summer vacation is going to get rained out, but if your kids have had enough Vitamin D for this lifetime and you are tired of applying multiple layers of

Enjoying a meal together as a family has become more of a rarity these days in our jam-packed lives. There’s something pretty amazing about being on vacation with your family and not having to gobble down your meal in 60 seconds or less in order to get everyone to and from their various activities.

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