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The first snow is behind us here in Steamboat Springs, but winter is back to biding its time. Gold and glowing leaves are still clinging to their branches as the peak of fall foliage descends upon us.

This is the fall that never ends, so make it last in your memories with a walk through the crisp

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

Fall From Four Wheels

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).

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

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

Ask ten random locals to name a good family hiking trail with easy access from downtown Steamboat Springs and the most common answer you’re likely to get is the Fish Creek Falls. The Fish Creek Falls Trail has a little of everything, from a paved overlook trail complete with sheltered picnic areas

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

The cool breezes, stunning vistas and glowing colors make fall in Steamboat a magical time to enjoy all your favorite activities.

The Steamboat Chamber staff shares a few of our secrets to soaking up fall in Steamboat Springs.

Nikki Inglis, Public Relations

Mountain biking is at its best in the

There’s nothing in the world quite like the sight of Steamboat’s iconic aspen groves in their gold fall foliage. In one final display of summer celebration before the light, powdery snow begins to fall, the Yampa Valley transforms into a magnificent wonderland of yellows and golds, fiery reds and

I love Labor Day weekend in Steamboat and prefer a ‘stay-cation.’ I always encourage my friends and family to come visit me for a long holiday weekend excursion. Labor Day falls at the end of Steamboat summer, right before the kids head back to school and the night air gets crisp enough to don 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

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