A trip to northwestern Colorado means Western hospitality at its finest - and guess what, western hospitality doesn’t mean fine dining equals baked beans and sausage. We’re lucky that some of the finest chefs in Colorado have chosen to make Steamboat Springs their home. The work-life balance in the
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How to Interact Safely with Wildlife
September 18, 2024 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,
TOP THINGS TO DO IN STEAMBOAT OVER LABOR DAY
August 20, 2024 by Steamboat Chamber Staff
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
Explore Nature on the Hike to Gilpin Lake
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
The 6 Best Hikes in Steamboat Springs
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
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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
7 Must-Ride Mountain Bike Trails in Steamboat
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,
The Guide to Steamboat Springs’ Breweries, Distilleries & Tap Rooms
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
Biking the 'Boat in the Summer
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,
A Guide to the Yampa River: A Lifeblood of Recreation in Steamboat Springs
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
