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Hot springs and Western livin'! With vast ranches, aspen-draped mountain and oxbow rivers, this area makes for a serene escape, but there’s also plenty of adventure.

Summer Days in Steamboat Springs

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Volunteer with or donate to the <a href="https://www.facebook.com/SteamboatYVSC/">Yampa Valley Sustainability Council</a> donate to <a href="https://www.pwv.org/">Poudre Wilderness Volunteers</a>.

How to Give Back to These Special Places

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Take East U.S. 40 to Dumont Lake Campground turn off. Follow road past the campground and picnic area, turn left at Rabbit Ears Pass monument and follow signs to NFSR 311 (rough road; 4-wheel drive suggested). Continue approx. ¼ mile to NFSR 291 on right. Park and hike on road, which bears to the right. The Rabbit Ears are remains of pyroclastic materials, which are layers of extruded rock and ash. Do not climb on the "ears," which are unsafe, crumbly rock.

Rabbit Ears Peak Wildflower Hike

Winona’s is one of Steamboat Springs’ most well-known restaurants, and for good reason! Our kitchen and bakery work together to satisfy your hunger and excitement

Winona's

Experience a half-day guided fly-fishing trip on the Yampa River.

Steamboat FlyFisher

Located in Steamboat Springs, on the west end of town. Big House Burgers specializes in high quality burgers made from local beef raised right here in the Yampa Valley. To accommodate the growing west end of Steamboat Springs SRG opened Lil' House biscuits and coffee in 2010. <a href="http://www.bighouseburgers.com/littlehouse.html">Lil' House</a> is located next door to Big House and features homemade biscuits, baked goods and specialty coffees.

Big House Burgers

Old Town Hot Springs is one of Colorado’s premier hot springs and has been a site for recreation and rejuvenation for over 100 years. We are a family-friendly hot spring, recreation facility, and world-class gym in the heart of downtown Steamboat Springs, Colorado.

Old Town Hot Springs

With the resort right out the front door, The Steamboat Grand Hotel has lodging to fit every need, from five-bedroom penthouses to hotel rooms. Just steps away from mountain activities and a quick shuttle ride to downtown Steamboat Springs.

The Steamboat Grand

Freshies has been serving fresh and entirely hand-prepared breakfast and lunch for 10 years in Steamboat Springs, Colorado.

Freshies

Outfittin' the West for 113 years and five generations! We are a historic western store in downtown Steamboat Springs. We were founded in 1905, and are still owned and operated by the Light family. We sell western apparel, cowboy hats, boots, gifts, toys and more!

F.M. Light and Sons

Salt and Lime in Downtown Steamboat Springs is a new twist on Mexican food

Salt and Lime

The BARley is a celebration of the heritage of what happens before the beer, wine and spirits are made. With 30 beers on tap, a locally sourced food menu and a focus on all that Colorado has to offer, you don't want to miss this tavern in charming Steamboat Springs.

The BARley Colorado Craft & Draft

Savor a wine from our extensive international list amidst the elegant surroundings of our two dining rooms, or on our gardenside patio.

Cafe Diva

Imagine relaxing in 104 degree mineral water while Steamboat's famous Champagne Powder® gently collects in the surrounding forest. Enjoy a massage in one of our beautiful private massage huts or a watsu therapy in our private pool.

Strawberry Park Hot Springs

Everything at the Creekside Café that we serve to you is the highest of quality. All of the fruits and vegetables are cut by hand. Our salad dressings are made from scratch with our secret recipes. 100% maple syrup is available. Naked Brank Orange Juice is served. When possible we use local product. We believe in fresh food, not processed food. We are constantly changing our menu to bring you the best possible breakfast and lunch possible.

Creekside Cafe & Grill

The Yampa River Core Trail is a 7.5-mile paved multi-use trail that runs through the heart of Steamboat Springs and along the Yampa River. It’s a straight shot from one side of town to the other, but more importantly it brings people of all ages onto one path to enjoy the outdoors.

Bike the Yampa River Core Trail

Yampa Sandwich Company serves crave-able, good-for-you breakfast and lunch sandwiches and salads. The menu offers more than 20 sandwiches, a variety of salads and sides - all full of fresh ingredients. There are currently five Yampa Sandwich Company locations in Colorado including the original in Steamboat Springs, Downtown Denver, LoDo Denver, Denver Tech Center and Fort Collins.

Yampa Sandwich Co.

The zipline adventure consists of six ziplines, two quick-jump belay systems and an ATV ride along the old U.S. Highway 40 between line five and six. The lines range from 600 feet to 1300 feet in length with potential speeds of up to 40mph.Zipline tours are offered daily every hour starting at 9am with the last tour at 5pm. Tours are offered May 5 through October 30 (weather permitting). Tours are approximately 2 hours long.

Steamboat Zipline Adventures

Your table is waiting! It's the table with the best view of the action. A front-row seat to the kitchen.

Table 79 Foodbar

While the roots of rodeo in this modest little ranch town/world-class ski resort trace back over 100 years, the humble beginnings of the weekly rodeo were known in the mid 1970s as the "Friday Night Jackpot." Contestants gathered once a week to compete for their accumulated entry fees.