October 28, 2014 by Lizzie Larock
Here in Steamboat, we take our American fare quite seriously. From juicy burgers and crisp house-made potato chips to buttermilk biscuits and fried chicken, our American cuisine is as diverse (and delicious) as the United States itself.
The Old Town Pub in downtown Steamboat is famous
September 17, 2014 by Lizzie Larock
For this family of four, we like the short and sweet scenic drives (the operative word in this scenario, being SWEET).
We happily pile in the car, buckle into boosters and travel north for about 30 minutes on Elk River Road (Routt County Road 129) from Steamboat Springs proper to
September 9, 2014 by Lizzie Larock
Don’t let the name fool you, Steamboat’s annual OktoberWest is actually in the month of September. September 19-20, 2014, to be exact. But just like the raucous Oktoberfest in Munich that’s been going on for over 200 years, this party starts in September. Although we had no hand in THAT decision in
August 6, 2014 by Lizzie Larock
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
August 4, 2014 by Lizzie Larock
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.
July 24, 2014 by Lizzie Larock
Steamboat summers are perfect for family picnics. Something about eight months of snow makes our grass especially soft, plus there’s no humidity, bugs are minimal and any old side-of-the-road picnic spot is stunningly scenic.
Picnicking was a very frequent activity in our family, especially when my
July 21, 2014 by Lizzie Larock
Labor Day Weekend in the 'Boat. It’s that last little vestige of summer, before backpacks and No. 2 pencils become more a part of our daily routine than sunscreen and river tubing.
And Labor Day Weekend usually means one thing to this adventurous four-some: Wild West Air Fest. Every year we head
July 15, 2014 by Lizzie Larock
Is there anything better in Steamboat in the summertime than listening to music outdoors and boogie-ing down with the whole family? I think I just heard a thousand eye rolls from my future teenage children, but current tweenage embarrassment aside, this music loving family adores the kid-friendly
May 22, 2014 by Lizzie Larock
“Go after life as if it's something that's got to be roped in a hurry before it gets away.” — Cowboy Wisdom
If you’re in Steamboat over a weekend in the summer, a must do is a visit to the Steamboat Springs Pro Rodeo. There’s nothing like a stampede of bulls, cowboys, rodeo clowns and barrel racers
When the Steamboat summer is in full swing, the base area of the ski mountain is a fantastic spot to bring the family for a day of fun. Start out with a scenic ride up the gondola. The kids LOVE having a bird’s eye view of the valley and the grassy meadows, mountain wildflowers and Aspen trees look
