Steamboat Blog

Mountains, snows, magic – there’s a reason that so many Hallmark movies take place in Colorado. The running rivers, frozen lakes, snowy forests and of course, lack of skyscrapers provide the most excellent getaway when you need a departure from the daily grind. We’re here to help you prioritize your

The most passionate fly fisherfolk in the world flock to Steamboat Springs and the surrounding water for some of the best fly-fishing opportunities. From the rolling streams to the rugged tailwaters of local lakes and reservoirs, the Yampa Valley has everything for the perfect fishing-based vacation

Regardless of season, visitors can enjoy a stimulating walking tour of Steamboat’s outdoor art all within a comfortable walking distance of downtown. According to the Steamboat Springs Arts Council there are more than 80 pieces of outdoor art in Steamboat. Additional outdoor art installations are

With autumn right around the corner, both locals and visitors to the Steamboat area are counting down the days to an explosion of brilliant yellow, golden orange, and fiery red leaves filling our forests, before they slough themselves off of the aspen trees. Fall is a magically colorful time of

Northwest Colorado is among the best places to visit and explore the grandiose rocky mountain landscape. The town of Steamboat Springs is the perfect homebase for the ultimate northwest Colorado vacation. Stay overnight in Steamboat and enjoy these incredible day trips within an hour our drive of

Visitors might raise an eyebrow when they get a sincere invitation to the local rodeo. Sure enough, locals and visitors bust out their finest cowboy boots, 10-gallon hats, and fringed apparel for the weekly rodeo series in July and August. The rodeo has a long-standing history in Steamboat, dating

When it comes to exploring the best Colorado hiking destinations, crystal clear alpine water and unforgettable beauty can be found at legendary Fish Creek Falls. Located minutes from downtown Steamboat Springs in Routt National Forest, Fish Creek Falls provides solace and reminds visitors how

Arts and culture have always had a cherished role in the Steamboat community. The storytellers, authors, and writers who live here draw inspiration from the remote mountain lifestyle, old western history, and majestic landscapes and wildlife. Everything from newspapers to novels are born out of the

Rodeo is rooted in Steamboat’s history as far back as 1898 when impromptu competitions popped up between local cowboys and cowgirls right on Lincoln Avenue. In the ‘70s, the rodeo was called the “Friday Night Jackpot”; today the Steamboat Springs Pro Rodeo Series is a must-experience event taking

Water is an integral part of Steamboat Springs — both historically speaking 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”