Steamboat Blog

Fall in the mountains: a time synonymous with vibrant colors, leaves changing where the days are warm and the night are cool. But there’s more to Steamboat Springs than meets the eye in the fall. You can find some of the best dining deals, new offerings, and drink specials. Learn about why the fall

Fall Bike Tour

There’s no better location to go on a fall bike tour than Steamboat Springs – and the Buffalo Pass Trail Network is the perfect place to start. In the past 5 years, “Buff Pass,” as the locals call it, has seen the development of new trails thanks to Steamboat’s 2A trail program. The

Two Hot Springs, One Town; A Soakers Guide to Steamboat Springs

Hot springs are one of nature’s greatest gifts to mankind; all the glory of hot, percolating water combined with soothing natural minerals and epic Rocky Mountain landscapes. If you’re looking to enjoy an all-natural soak, then look no

The Yampa Valley has rolling hills, the rugged mountains of the Mount Zirkel Wilderness, the dramatic landscapes of the Flat Top Wilderness and Rabbit Ears Pass. Where do you begin when you want a photograph to remember the Yampa Valley by?

1. Photography is all about light and shadow

Know where

Find some of the best day hikes in Colorado when you visit to Steamboat Springs! Surrounded by miles of forest service, bureau of land management, Colorado parks, city parks, and national monument lands, there is no shortage of places to choose a ramble. If you’re looking to be on the popular hiking

How to Practice Leave No Trace Principles While Visiting Steamboat Springs

If you’ve come to Steamboat Springs, it’s safe to assume that one of the things that drew you to this place is its stunning natural beauty. Steamboat boasts majestic mountains, crystal clear lakes, lush green valleys,

Interacting Safely with Wildlife in Routt County

Routt County is home to a large variety of animals big and small. Our mountains, forests, valleys, and rivers provide lush habitats for deer, moose, elk, mountain lions, marmots, pikas, bears, skunks, ermines, raccoons, coyotes, porcupines, beavers,

Insider Tips for Escaping the Crowds

Steamboat Springs may be a small mountain town, but that doesn’t mean we don’t pack a punch with our access to the great outdoors, and in particular, our wide-open spaces. Visit our mountain town in Northwest Colorado between June and September and you will

‘Get Away From it All’ in the Rocky Mountains

People have often found respite and solitude in the rocky mountains. As thousands have flocked to Colorado’s small mountain towns, Steamboat Springs remains an oasis of vast open spaces ready to be explored and is home to happy people living a slower

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