There's a saying in Steamboat Springs: "When Olympians gather in Utah it's called the winter games. When they gather in Steamboat it's called Thursday." It's a clever little slogan and it's true. This is a small ranch town that just happens to have a world-class ski mountain for a neighbor.
..Read MoreIt's known far and wide as Ski Town USA, but Steamboat offers plenty of fun in the summertime, too. One of Steamboat Springs' oldest traditions, the Cowboy Roundup Days, salute the spirit of the Old West in grand fashion.
..Read MoreSteamboat Springs is a river town. The Yampa flows right through town and fly fishing ranks as a favorite pastime among its residents. After you've fished here, you'll know why: There are a number of local businesses in Steamboat ready and willing to make your trip here a memorable one.
..Read MoreIt has been called Steamboat's most colorful weekend, which says a lot. One of the most anticipated events of summer, the annual Hot Air Balloon Rodeo takes to the skies July 12-13, 2008.
..Read MoreHead over to the ski resort and hop on the Silver Bullet Gondola for a ride to the top of Mount Werner. Take your mountain bike and ride back down. Or you can rent a bike at shops throughout town. Either way, it's a heckuva ride. The Steamboat Gondola (970-871-5252) is located at the base of Mt. Werner in Gondola Square. The eight passenger cabins are a great way to see the sights.
..Read MoreThe Steamboat Strings Music Festival is nationally recognized, presenting over 85 performances of chamber music, jazz, rock, country, bluegrass, world rhythms, and many other genres every summer since 1988. The Yampa Valley Boys kick off this year's festival on June 19.
..Read MoreThe Steamboat Springs Mountain Theater (http://www.steamboattheater.com) is a multi-use facility in the heart of Ski Time Square. From performing arts and music to movies and private events, it can meet all of your entertainment needs.
..Read MoreHike up Fish Creek Falls; ask a local or forest ranger to point the way to the falls. It's an easy hike for the entire family, through a gorgeous valley. Don't forget your picnic basket. For more information, call the Hahns Peak District Office of the Medicine Bow-Routt National Forest: 970-879-1870.
..Read MoreGrab an inner tube, plop into it, and float down the Yampa River. It isn't very deep. (Note: Activity depends on water levels.) You can start at the east end of town, and laze your way through downtown Steamboat on a summer afternoon before coming out at the west end of town. It takes a couple of hours of mostly floating. There are very few rapids.
..Read MoreRide the Howler Alpine Slide (970-879-6111; http://www.steamboat.com). It's fun for everyone. Take the scenic chairlift to the top of Howelsen Hill in downtown Steamboat Springs. Then you'll fly down a 2,400-foot course, with eight 180-degree turns, six 90-degree turns, one set of three rollers, one waterfall, a 400-foot vertical drop, and the steepest alpine slide terrain in North America.
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