In case you thought “flat top” was just a military style haircut, think bigger and higher—like 235,214 acres bigger and 10,000 feet higher. The Flat Tops Wilderness Area is among Colorado’s top three largest wilderness reserves—a landscape rich with every imaginable type of Rocky Mountain terrain,
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Tips for a Great Day Tubing the River
June 26, 2018 by Katie Carroll
The sun is out. The temperature hit 80 degrees. You’ve rented your tube from a local outfitter and are ready to go. What’s next?
For every Rocky Mountain denizen, summer tubing season is the moment everyone has been waiting for since the snow started melting. Floating the rivers is any Coloradan’s
The Modern Traveler's Guide to Steamboat Springs: Essential Things to Do During Your Trip
June 20, 2018 by Steamboat Chamber Staff
There is an assortment of colorful treasures that give Steamboat Springs its distinctive personality, from iconic restaurants to one-of-a-kind activities and festivals, historic haunts, and—of course—the hot springs behind its name. If you want to truly experience the soul of Steamboat this summer,
What It’s Like to Be at Rocky Mountain Rodeos
June 8, 2018 by Katie Carroll
Yeehaw! Ride ‘em cowboy! While I’ve yet to hear someone actually yell that in the stands at the Brent Romick arena in Steamboat Springs, crowds are no less excited to see cowboys and cowgirls compete in tricks, races, and the skills of the Western rancher. In Colorado, we step away from the Pro Bull
Marathon Race Day Nutrition
May 17, 2018 by Cara Marrs
Hi Runners!
It’s May and we are about 3 weeks out from the big day! I hope your training has been going well. I wanted to talk today about some specifics on types of fuel for your runs and races, and what to eat before, during and after.
First of all, the basics of a successful nutrition plan is to
What's New in Steamboat Springs
May 3, 2018 by Steamboat Chamber Staff
Spring in Colorado has sprung, and we’re looking forward to warmer, greener days in the Yampa Valley. With the turn of the season comes budding flowers, spring runoff, plus new and exciting things coming down the pipeline for the summer and fall. Here are a few notable things for you to keep an eye
Why Steamboat Is the Perfect Place to Visit for the Entire Family
April 19, 2018 by Steamboat Chamber Staff
If you spend much time in Steamboat Springs, Colorado, it won’t be long before you overhear someone say that Steamboat is their "favorite place in the world." This scenic mountain town certainly has a lot going for it, from its legendary, light-as-a-feather powder in the winter to its impressive
A picturesque old ranching town tucked into its own stunning corner of Colorado’s Rocky Mountains, Steamboat Springs has etched its name on the world map as a powder paradise for skiers in the winter and a singletrack mecca for mountain bikers in the summer. But that means many visitors don’t take
Steamboat Springs Local Foods
November 2, 2017 by Katie Carroll
Steamboat Springs may have surpassed everywhere else in the locavore food industry. As our town grows in sustainable practices, the Steamboat local and visitor have benefited from delicious, fresh foods and goods. Throughout the last several years, the Steamboat restaurant industry has made moves
Steamboat Springs Craft Beer
November 2, 2017 by Chamber Guest Blogger
Colorado is the nation’s destination for craft beer, falling only behind California in the number of native microbreweries. The latest stat from the Denver Business Journal tells us there are six breweries in Colorado for every 100,000 residents ... but when you head to the northwest, Steamboat
