Steamboat Blog

I grew up coming to Steamboat Springs as my family’s favorite vacation destination; little did I know that someday I would not only call the Yampa Valley home and deepen my love affair with this place, but also stumble upon a companion of my own. Steamboat Springs can be an unforgettable romantic

As a relatively new mom, I’ve come to realize that plans, plus a baby, usually equals a frantic dash to get out the door only to be very late or frazzled upon arrival to said plans. Knowing that set activities can, at times be a source of stress, my only plan this week has been to enjoy the

I started with two simple questions: What is your favorite thing about Steamboat in the Summertime? And what is your favorite Chamber event? Some answers didn’t surprise me—who doesn’t like floating down the Yampa River with friends under a blanket of sunshine or enjoying a cold drink outside on a

Have you ever seen the movie A River Runs Through It?

Made 1992, this Robert Redford film about two fly-fishing sons of a minister growing up in rural Montana is one of the most scenic movies I have ever seen. This morning here in Steamboat Springs I swear I could have been on that movie set. While

Amidst the back to school specials, warmer clothing in store window displays and even fall décor in shops, I am not ready to admit that summer is almost over.

The weather is still summer beautiful here in Steamboat Springs and if you ask me, late August and early September is the most gorgeous time

You know it has been a great weekend when sitting at your desk on a Monday morning your arms are sore, you have a tan and you are still a bit tired from all the activity that comes with a great three day weekend. Steamboat Springs was full of energy, excitement and a lot of celebration this weekend

I can not believe that it is already June 5th! To me the summer is officially beginning to start in full force. With so many openings this week their will be an abundant of activities. To name a few we have Green Up Clean Up, the Gondola is opening for this weekend, the alpine slide is officially

I can not believe the amount of water that is around us in Steamboat. The Elk River reached its highest levels ever recorded yesterday. With the nice sprinkling of rain/snow we are receiving today and all of the potential melt of that will happen we may have some more records broken.

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With friends in town this weekend, I was busy enjoying all of Steamboat’s fresh new powder. Saturday I spend hiking up the Spring Creek Trail and doing a snowshoe loop just outside of Whistler Park followed by a trip up to Strawberry Park Hot Springs. It was snowing Saturday night, so the trip up to

With the Steamboat Ski Area and Howelsen Hill already open for skiers and snowboarders for the 2007-2008 season, the opening of Tubing Steamboat at Howelsen Hill early next week will add to the areas snow activities. Snow Tubing, a favorite wintertime activity for Steamboat locals and visitors alike