Steamboat Blog

OktoberWest is Steamboat’s answer to the Oktoberfest madness that takes the country in early fall. No crazy German beers for us - not when we have two breweries and a brewpub in our own town! Steamboat takes the Bavarian tradition and morphs it into our own Western celebration. Bavarian attire not

Extraordinary Falls in Steamboat Springs

Fall is extraordinary in Steamboat Springs and we have our mighty quaking aspens to thank for it. Their shift to gold makes our mountains glow.

Leaf-peeping season usually means warm days, cool nights and perfect timing for a scenic drive (unless, of course,

If you have never careened down the side of a mountain on a sunny summer day, in a downhill alpine sled, this is a must-do for families of all ages. Steamboat Springs is fortunate enough to have a fantastic alpine slide conveniently located in downtown on Howelsen Hill. Historic Howelsen Hill is

September is my most favorite month in Steamboat. It always has been and because every month in Steamboat has its own bragging rights, it’s certainly tough competition to be at slot #1.

Maybe it’s the crunch of leaves, perhaps it’s the warm sunny days with slightly cooler evenings or just the fact

Water lovers, head 17 miles south from Steamboat Springs to your boating, fishing, SUPing, water skiing oasis. Navigate south on Colorado Highway 131 toward that awe-inspiring horizon that is the Flat Tops Wilderness; swing left on scenic Routt County Road 14 with all its working ranches; then pull

Experience the West: See Steamboat the Farm Stay Way

Forty-seven. That’s how many baby goats the Wattles family had delivered in the past three days by the time I pulled up their dirt driveway this spring at the Horse & Hen bed and breakfast. Three fresh arrivals were in their arms as the Wattles

When you’re in the mountains, surrounded by gorgeous views, are nearly 7,000 feet closer to the sun, and it’s summer - happy hour is the cherry on top of a busy and beautiful day of hiking, kayaking, biking or exploring the Yampa Valley. Just remember that altitude and alcohol make for a strong

There’s nothing PLANE about spending Labor Day in Steamboat

The best spot to sport your Aviator sunglasses this Labor Day weekend is Steamboat’s Wild West Air Fest. This high-flying event is in its 11th year and just keeps climbing to new heights!

Our family always had a great time perusing the

One of the greatest things about Steamboat is the live music. Despite our remote geography, we catch some amazing acts that want to get out of Denver, or cruise past us on their way from Jackson Hole to some other trendy town. The music bookers in town book some incredibly high-caliber acts - it all

The Mad Creek trail is a much-beloved Steamboat Springs standby. Marked as trail #1100 on Routt National Forest maps, it’s iconic for its high mountain scenery and hard-enough hitting terrain that includes an 800-foot elevation gain over the first mile or so. Plus, it follows a steep snowmelt creek