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Category - Hiking
9 Best Snowshoe Trails Near Steamboat Springs
February 12, 2019 by Steamboat Chamber Staff
With a pair of snowshoes strapped to your feet, you’ve got a whole new world to explore - and it’s as easy as walking. When it comes to selecting the ultimate routes for wandering the Narnia-like wonderland in and around Steamboat Springs, Colorado, these trails are the area’s cream of the crop.
How to Spend 3 Days in Steamboat Springs (According to a Local)
October 4, 2018 by Steamboat Chamber Staff
Although he’s lived in Steamboat Springs for more than 20 years, the beauty of the place continues to stop David Wittlinger in his tracks. On a recent drive back home over Rabbit Ears Pass, he pulled over to marvel at the sea of the changing aspens’ lime greens, yellows, and golds. He and his
Fall Camping in the Rockies
September 25, 2018 by Katie Carroll
Labor Day signals the end of summer for mostly everyone; white clothes go back in the closet, beaches and lakes close for the year, and school starts again. For most Coloradans, this may signal an end to camping season too... but September doesn’t have to be the camp finale. All that is required to
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
Northwest Colorado Wildflowers
August 19, 2018 by Erin Krigger
Summertime in Colorado yields world-class hiking for all ages, and come mid-summer, those hikes have a special treat in store for those looking for beauty. From the scenic mountains to lively valleys, Colorado’s beauty is only enhanced by the abundance of wildflowers blooming throughout the summer.
5 Ways to Enjoy Colorado Mountain Resorts in the Summertime
July 19, 2018 by Steamboat Chamber Staff
Maybe you’ve been skiing or snowboarding in Colorado. You’ve enjoyed powder days and sunny bluebird days on the slopes. But have you ever experienced a Colorado mountain resort in the summer? The temperatures are warmer and the days are longer, and with so much to see and do for the entire family,
Your Guide to the Flat Tops Wilderness: Colorado's Third Largest Wilderness Area
July 4, 2018 by Steamboat Chamber Staff
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,
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
