Steamboat Blog

I moved to Steamboat Springs eight years ago from Philadelphia. I will always love Philadelphia but I never thought Steamboat would capture my heart as it has. I met my husband here and we recently had a baby girl. Steamboat is now home.

Though our little girl is just one, many of our friends and

You might know Steamboat for the many attractions and activities that we offer, but you might be wondering the best way to get here or the easiest way to get around Steamboat while you’re here. We’re here to help give you the best insider tips on ways to get here and beat the traffic while you’re in

History abounds in the ol’ West! Steamboat Springs has its own origin story of French fur trappers and the steamboat whistle out of the black sulfur spring - a story unique to Steamboat, not to the county. Many brave pioneers settled in Routt County without a John Wayne movie to document their

Destination meetings or retreats often provide a great bonding experience for your team. Bringing them out of their element to discover the magic Steamboat Springs is a great way to bring people together.

First, determine a time of year as every season has its perks. Schedule time for hiking and

Hello, I’m PJ Wharton, President of Yampa Valley Bank, a proud presenting sponsor of the Fourth of July Parade and Fireworks in Steamboat Springs.

A sure sign of Independence Day in Steamboat Springs is the annual Fourth of July Parade. There isn’t a more all-American setting than a parade down

“Where are you folks from?” is a chairlift conversation-starter that I never tire of. It’s so much fun to meet people from all over the world and I look forward to saying “I live in Steamboat” when it’s my turn. More often than not, the response I hear is “Wow! You’re so lucky!” In fact, though, I

You’ve made the decision to vacation in colorful Colorado this Summer... Congratulations! You’re about to visit one of the most beautiful, peaceful, energizing, and exhilarating places in the country. Next, it’s time to make the all-important checklist; a list of items to pack that will seamlessly

Whether you're looking for something challenging, something scenic, or something downright fun, Colorado has the races to match your fancy. Featuring everything from the scenic Steamboat Marathon to the super fun Bolder Boulder, you really can't go wrong. This state offers something for every runner

It is safe to say that the Snow Gods followed through on their end of the deal this year as well over twenty feet of snow has piled up. This epic season has passed its mid-point but there is still fun and laughter to be had. Bluebird skies, spring skiing, live music, and a Closing Day celebration

OktoberWest is Steamboat’s answer to the Oktoberfest madness that takes the country in early fall. No crazy German beers for us - not when we have two breweries and a brewpub in our own town! Steamboat takes the Bavarian tradition and morphs it into our own Western celebration. Bavarian attire not