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Those of us who live in the Yampa Valley share a home with a large variety of animals big and small. Our mountains, forests, rivers, and lakes provide lush habitats for deer, moose, elk, mountain lions, marmots, pikas, bears, skunks, ermines, raccoons, coyotes, porcupines, beavers, foxes,

Saying goodbye to summer is always hard – it’s the season when weekends are spent tubing the river, biking, and hiking to beautiful sunsets and hidden camp spots. Thankfully the season isn’t over yet, and if you embrace all the best things to do on Labor Day weekend you can make the most of this

The trail to Gilpin Lake is one of many hikes in the greater Steamboat area that offers a serene chance to explore nature for a few blissful, scenic hours.

Accessible via a quick jaunt from Elk River Road, the trailhead offers a couple of options. But for this hike, you’ll want to follow the signs

Hiking in Colorado is one of the state’s biggest summer draws. With the beauty of the Rocky Mountains beckoning, hikers 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

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

Steamboat Springs is known as Bike Town USA, and there’s no better time to come experience some of the best mountain biking in Colorado than in the fall. Golden aspen leaves blanket the hillsides and temperatures cool down, making for stellar conditions to hit the trail.

Dirt lovers, especially,

After a day of outdoor adventure in Steamboat skiing, hiking, or biking, there’s nothing quite as satisfying as a good drink with friends. For a small town, Steamboat Springs packs a punch with our wide selection of locally brewed and distilled beverages – so much so that we even have a Brew Trail

Summertime biking is one of Steamboat Springs’s many activities. From cruises on the Yampa River Core Trail to participating in the Town Challenge, men, women, and children alike never say no to an opportunity to pedal around one of the best biking locations in the state.

With 500 miles of trails,

Many cities and towns are defined by the rivers that run through them, and Steamboat Springs, Colorado, has one of the country’s more unique waterways as a major attraction. The Yampa is the only unobstructed river in Colorado, flowing freely without major diversions or dams. Measuring 260 miles

You signed up for the Steamboat Marathon, Half or 10K, congratulations! While in some cases the first steps are always the hardest, things don’t always work that way with running. Registering for the race with “keyboard courage” is arguably the easy part. And after you’ve paid your registration and

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