Steamboat Blog

Imagine waking up to the sound of aspen leaves quivering in the breeze, the sight of a mare as she gallops through a green pasture, the smell of cowboy coffee and the freshness of the mountain air. Away from the hustle and bustle of Steamboat Springs lies the most beautiful countryside, dotted with

For this family of four, we like the short and sweet scenic drives (the operative word in this scenario, being SWEET).

1. Elk River Road

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

There are two kinds of people in the world—those that like hot springs, and those who haven’t been to Strawberry Park Hot Springs. Nestled in an idyllic aspen-sheltered canyon above Steamboat Springs, Strawberry Park has been attracting soakers to its steamy waters for decades. And I’ve yet to meet

Have you ever wondered where Steamboat locals go to experience the great outdoors? These local favorite hiking trails give you the inside scoop on the best places to take in the Steamboat scenery.

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One of the most unique attributes of Steamboat Springs is the fact that you can catch a world-class rainbow or brown trout right in the heart of downtown. Just grab a rod, walk to the river, and start fishing. It’s that easy. No maps, access fees (fishing license is required), private guides or long

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

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

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

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

A late evening thunder storm rolled through the Yampa Valley last night, a common occurrence for this time of the year. The moisture is always a welcomed gift. It keeps our river flowing, nurtures our lush forests full of aspens and wild flowers, and allows our local farms to flourish. It is also an