Although he’s lived in Steamboat Springs for more than 20 years, the beauty of the place continues to stop David Wittlinger in his tracks. On a recent drive back home over Rabbit Ears Pass, he pulled over to marvel at the sea of the changing aspens’ lime greens, yellows, and golds. He and his
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Fall Camping in the Rockies
September 25, 2018 by Katie Carroll
Labor Day signals the end of summer for mostly everyone; white clothes go back in the closet, beaches and lakes close for the year, and school starts again. For most Coloradans, this may signal an end to camping season too... but September doesn’t have to be the camp finale. All that is required to
The Best Colorado Leaf Peeping Sites in the Mountains
September 21, 2018 by Katie Carroll
The color cascade in the Colorado mountains surpass any fall foliage you might find in New England. Because of Colorado’s varying altitudes, you can extend your leaf peeping trips for several weekends, working your way from high to low mountains and enjoying a full month of glorying in nature’s
How to Plan a Mountain Golf Getaway
August 22, 2018 by Katie Carroll
In the Rocky Mountains, the golf balls go farther and the vistas are prettier. Only in Colorado do golfers need to specify if their “Eagle” means attaining the ultimate two under par or the equally rare national bird is circling the course overhead. Planning your golf getaway in the mountains
Many people know Steamboat Springs as a charming Colorado mountain town dating back to the Old West, but it’s recently become a hotspot for another variety of saddle riders. While Steamboat’s first settlers traveled by horseback, town leaders and citizens have emphasized the joys of two-wheel
5 Ways to Enjoy Colorado Mountain Resorts in the Summertime
July 19, 2018 by Steamboat Chamber Staff
Maybe you’ve been skiing or snowboarding in Colorado. You’ve enjoyed powder days and sunny bluebird days on the slopes. But have you ever experienced a Colorado mountain resort in the summer? The temperatures are warmer and the days are longer, and with so much to see and do for the entire family,
Your Guide to the Flat Tops Wilderness: Colorado's Third Largest Wilderness Area
July 4, 2018 by Steamboat Chamber Staff
In case you thought “flat top” was just a military style haircut, think bigger and higher—like 235,214 acres bigger and 10,000 feet higher. The Flat Tops Wilderness Area is among Colorado’s top three largest wilderness reserves—a landscape rich with every imaginable type of Rocky Mountain terrain,
Tips for a Great Day Tubing the River
June 26, 2018 by Katie Carroll
The sun is out. The temperature hit 80 degrees. You’ve rented your tube from a local outfitter and are ready to go. What’s next?
For every Rocky Mountain denizen, summer tubing season is the moment everyone has been waiting for since the snow started melting. Floating the rivers is any Coloradan’s
The Modern Traveler's Guide to Steamboat Springs: Essential Things to Do During Your Trip
June 20, 2018 by Steamboat Chamber Staff
There is an assortment of colorful treasures that give Steamboat Springs its distinctive personality, from iconic restaurants to one-of-a-kind activities and festivals, historic haunts, and—of course—the hot springs behind its name. If you want to truly experience the soul of Steamboat this summer,
Colorado Fire Safety
June 15, 2018 by Steamboat Chamber Staff
There’s no denying, the summers in Colorado are breathtakingly beautiful. The dry climate and warm temperatures provide a perfect atmosphere for exploring our beautiful state, but they can also create an environment that is susceptible to fire danger. As we navigate through wildfire season in the
