Steamboat Blog

Some of the best hiking trails exist in Colorado - from the Cherry Creek bike trail and the Maroon Bells to off the beaten path roads like Forest Road 201, fall in love with the Centennial State before snow ever covers the Rockies. Besides the actual physical exercise, there is a world of wonder out

Steamboat Springs may be a rural mountain town, but that doesn’t mean the dining experience is anything short of diverse, unique, and make-you-drool-just-thinking-about-it delicious! Regardless of your tastes, Steamboat provides a dining experience that you and your loved ones will not soon forget.

I moved to Steamboat Springs eight years ago from Philadelphia. I will always love Philadelphia but I never thought Steamboat would capture my heart as it has. I met my husband here and we recently had a baby girl. Steamboat is now home.

Though our little girl is just one, many of our friends and

The first signs of summer waning into fall are showing themselves in the mountains surrounding Steamboat Springs.

Ferns and sarvisberry are turning a deep gold and becoming crisp to the touch. Birds are beginning to flock together, anticipating migration. First light arrives later and later causing

History abounds in the ol’ West! Steamboat Springs has its own origin story of French fur trappers and the steamboat whistle out of the black sulfur spring - a story unique to Steamboat, not to the county. Many brave pioneers settled in Routt County without a John Wayne movie to document their

Destination meetings or retreats often provide a great bonding experience for your team. Bringing them out of their element to discover the magic Steamboat Springs is a great way to bring people together.

First, determine a time of year as every season has its perks. Schedule time for hiking and

Hello, I’m PJ Wharton, President of Yampa Valley Bank, a proud presenting sponsor of the Fourth of July Parade and Fireworks in Steamboat Springs.

A sure sign of Independence Day in Steamboat Springs is the annual Fourth of July Parade. There isn’t a more all-American setting than a parade down

Water, water everywhere! The pure water that flows through the Medicine Bow National Forest is just one of the reasons why people say the Yampa Valley is such a magical place. After all, how many towns are founded and built around bubbling hot springs and a river? Once you get on the water here,

Hi Runners!

You have two more weeks until the big day!

Now let’s talk nutrition, specifically what to eat before, during and after your race and upcoming runs. As a nutritionist, I once again cannot stress how important food is to your success. Food is not only medicine but food is the fuel that

Crisp mountain air, dancing wildflowers, and calm waters welcome visitors to Steamboat Lake State Park, located at the base of historic Hahn’s Peak. A 25-mile drive north on Routt County Road 129/ Elk River Road will lead you to the heart of the Zirkel Wilderness. The state park offers breathtaking