July 10, 2024 by Steamboat Chamber Staff
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
June 26, 2024 by Steamboat Chamber Staff
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
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
April 3, 2024 by Steamboat Chamber Staff
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,
September 27, 2023 by Steamboat Chamber Staff
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
July 31, 2023 by Steamboat Chamber Staff
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,
July 18, 2023 by Steamboat Chamber Staff
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
June 14, 2023 by Steamboat Chamber Staff
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,
January 2, 2023 by Steamboat Chamber Staff
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
July 11, 2022 by Steamboat Chamber Staff
When exploring what Colorado vacation to plan this year, consider traveling to Steamboat Springs. Surrounded by soaring mountains and grassy valleys, Steamboat Springs, Colorado, is a hub for adventure and natural wonders. There’s no better way to explore Steamboat’s corner of heaven than to head
