Hiking in Colorado is one of the state’s biggest summer draws. With the beauty of the Rocky Mountains beckoning, visitors of all abilities are drawn to the incredible views. And whether you want to take a quick stroll to the base of a waterfall, scramble on all fours across a rocky, high-elevation
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12 Fire Safety Tips: Colorado Wildfire Season
June 26, 2019 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
Top Things to do in Steamboat over Memorial Day
April 23, 2019 by Steamboat Chamber Staff
The best restaurants and activities in town.
Memorial Day is often considered the unofficial start to summer. Those long, snowy winter days are in our rearview mirror, ushering in rushing waters, popping wildflowers and green hills all around. Whether your style is lounging by the pool or kayaking
7 Reasons Steamboat is a Great Spring Trip
March 18, 2019 by Steamboat Chamber Staff
Experience Spring in the Rocky Mountains
The days are getting longer and warmer which means spring is on the horizon. It’s that time of year when, as much as we love the snow, we’re looking forward to enjoying a new season of activities. With so many options for spring and early summer trips to
Steamboat Marathon: Nutrition and Training Tips
March 15, 2019 by Cara Marrs
Running the Steamboat Marathon: Nutrition and Training Tips to get you to the Finish Line
By Cara A. Marrs, RDN, Registered Dietitian Nutritionist
Hello marathoners!
Here we are again at the beginning of the year and you have signed up for an early summer race. Congratulations, you have picked one
WinterWonderGrass Festival in Steamboat Springs, Colorado
February 14, 2019 by Steamboat Chamber Staff
It’s February in the Rocky Mountains and that means the return of the magic that is the WinterWonderGrass Festival. For the third year, this bluegrass festival is calling Steamboat Springs, Colorado home. If you’re new to this incredible festival, their vision explains it best: It’s grounded in the
Steamboat Springs 106th Annual Winter Carnival
January 30, 2019 by Steamboat Chamber Staff
When you live in a place where hundreds of inches of snow falls every winter, you better enjoy being in it. That was the idea, over 100 years ago, behind the first Steamboat Springs Winter Carnival. Locals created a festival to get people out of their houses, enjoy each other’s company and have some
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
The 6 Best Trail-to-Tavern Experiences in Steamboat
September 13, 2018 by Steamboat Chamber Staff
Everybody knows that cold suds taste better after you sweat, and a little breathtaking scenery along the way never hurts, either. In Steamboat, you can indulge in this winning combination every time you hit the dirt or pavement. Whether you’re hiking, walking, running, or cycling, countless local
Old West, Great Outdoors: Why Steamboat Is an Essential Town to Visit in Colorado
August 31, 2018 by Steamboat Chamber Staff
Possibly the most “Colorado” photo of all time is the famed depiction of a pair of Stetson- and spur-wearing cowhands on horseback riding through two feet of snow in Steamboat Springs and carrying wooden skis across their laps. This also happens to be the quintessential image of Steamboat, which
