Steamboat Springs has one of Colorado's most exquisite dining gems where it's nestled among the restaurants and shops of the Steamboat Mountain Resort Village is Cafe Diva. To capture the essence of each season, the head Chef creates four menus annually. The select cuts of beef, elk and bison pay homage to Colorado's ranching heritage, these products are transformed into delicious savory flavored dishes to wet the palette. During the fall in Steamboat, Cafe Diva offers many special dining experiences; internationally themed food and wine pairing dinners, Date Night, Diva Light Night, and Fondue Night. Cafe Diva Upcoming Dining Events Schedule: Sunday, September 26th: Date Night - 3 course prix fixe menu $27.95 up Sunday, October 3rd: Date Night - 3 course prix fixe menu $27.95 up Tuesda... 09/22/2010

Steamboat Springs recently opened The Sweetwater Grill, which is a casual family dining restaurant bringing a new vibe to the Valley located right off of the beautiful Yampa Valley River. It is located in Downtown Steamboat at 811 Yampa Street. This restaurant is a newly remodeled one with a lounge that is defined to be a modern casual elegance "it really is wonderful". The cuisine is an American style created by a great chef incorporating many seasonal and locally grown products. You can also enjoy great happy hour specials and live music on their amazing new roof top deck overlooking the stunning Yampa River. They also feature a lower deck and a contemporary lounge all of which offer a unique, fun atmosphere from which to choose. The Sweetwater Grill is open seven days a week serving ... 09/21/2010

Steamboat Springs has the Strings Music Festival each year that presents over 85 performances of chamber music, jazz, rock, country, bluegrass, world rhythms, and many other genres. Artists include Grammy winners and nominees, major competition winners and principal players from the most renowned orchestras and international soloists. Enjoy chamber music concerts every Wednesday and Saturday evenings, the different Temp Series including jazz, country, and bluegrass on Fridays, Youth and Family Concerts every Tuesday, and free Music on the Green performances at the Yampa River Botanic Park every Thursday. Upcoming Strings Performance in Steamboat: - Wednesday, September 22nd, 2010 at 7:00pm - Patty Larkin & Lucy Kaplansky - 25 Tour are performing at the Strings Music Pavilion here in Ste... 09/20/2010

Steamboat Springs Fly-Fishing "Wendy taking in the enjoyment & excitement Flyfishing has to offer here in the Valley, check out this beautiful Rainbow Trout!" Steamboat Springs Flyfishing is one of the best ways to enjoy the Yampa Valley - to take in and enjoy the beauty this area has to offer to many. In the Yampa Valley you can enjoy the fresh mountain air along the Rivers in Steamboat with friends & family. The fall season offers such great weather  to spend your time outdoors and take in all the activities & events going on daily in the Yampa. Getting up early and fishing through the sunsets allow many fishermen to see the most beautiful areas in town at the best times. If you would like to know the insight of flyfishing in Steamboat Springs, check out Steamboat Springs Fly-Fishing... 09/17/2010

Changing of Seasons in Steamboat Steamboat's Seasons are one of a kind and timeless in the Rocky Mountains. Your sense of adventure bounds to life when you come to Steamboat Springs around the seasons, which is year round of energy and excitement. The opportunities are endless here to explore in all the areas Steamboat has to offer. Steamboat comes to life in the Spring, with green trails promising hikers & bikers. In summer, the Yampa River promises a thrilling journey down the white-water rapids on kayaks and tubers. While flyfishing is taken in by many every day, casting their lines in a graceful arabesque, in search of colorful rainbow trout. Fall begins to peak where aspen trees are by far one of the most colorful trees where the leaves change from vibrant emerald green to a rich c... 09/16/2010

A Steamboat Springs legend Johnny Spillane a local that was raised here, grew up just a few blocks from Howelsen Hill, where he started his journey of becoming a famous ski jumper. He started early in age around 2 years old and ski jumped until he was about 11 years old. He started shortly after using alpine skis on the jumps. His athletic career took off when he made it to the 1998 Winter Olympics in Japan, then the next year in 1999 World Championships he placed 32nd in an individual event and 37th in a sprint event. A few years later he entered in the 2001 World Championships, he then placed 32nd again in the individual event, but went up a notch to 14th place in the sprint event. The 2002 Games in Salt Lake City, Utah - he took 32nd in both the individual and sprint events. "What an... 09/15/2010

Billy Kidd in Steamboat Springs There once was a time when William "Billy" Kidd came to Steamboat from his original spot in Stowe, Vermont where he learned the basics of ski racing. He attended the University of Vermont and was on the ski team. In the middle of the 60's he came out West to attend the University of Colorado, which originally brought him to Steamboat Springs, Colorado where he represented his look wearing his feather-trimmed cowboy hat. Winning an Olympic medal in Austria in the 60's, he then became the first American male in alpine racing to win a Silver medal in the Olympics. His stories of becoming famous all started in the mid-sixties and still happens today, every day in Steamboat he is a Legend. He is the Director of Skiing in Steamboat Springs and still today you c... 09/14/2010

Steamboat Ski Town U.S.A. The home to more Olympians than any other town in the United States, Steamboat Springs. Howelsen Hill is Colorado's oldest ski area in continuous use, and the World Class Skiing found at the Steamboat Ski Area. This small town has produced over 56 Winter Olympians and still continuing to do so. Steamboat Springs established a Winter Sports Club in 1914, which has often been referred to as the "Olympian Factory" having produced more Olympians than any other sports club, since 1932 Steamboat has sent Olympians to all but two Winter Olympic Games. The Winter Sport Club has enriched many lives of over 18,000 local young people (estimation). If you haven't stopped by Howelsen Hill while visiting us here in Steamboat, I truly recommend to do so. Especially in the wi... 09/13/2010

  Ranches in Steamboat Springs Marabou Ranch – Beautiful, rolling ranch located less than 5 miles away from beautiful downtown, the 1800-acre landscape has been established with the care focused on the preservation and protection of the ranch itself. With just 62 homes established, the remaining 1,300 acres are yours to explore. Storm Mountain Ranch – With only 14 homes on 1,100-acre development, the rest of the land is yours to explore. Featuring miles of single-track trails, Storm Mountain Ranch is designed to get you back in touch with nature while living in your own luxury home. With gorgeous homes often featuring multiple ponds, cascading waterfalls and stunning views. But the design is often left up to you, to construct your dream residence. Catamount Ranch & Club – With homes aro... 09/12/2010

The History of Steamboat Springs, Colorado The Ute Indians were the first to inhabit the Yampa Valley, hundreds of years before fur trappers came to Steamboat in the early 1800's. They were likely here for the lush valley in the summertime and the abundant hunting opportunities throughout the region. At some point the trappers thought they heard the chugging sound of a Steamboat steam engine, but it was actually a bubbling mineral spring that sounded like a Steamboat - hence the name 'Steamboat Springs'. In the early 1900's, Steamboat Springs was the largest exporter of cattle in the western United States." Ranching has always had a stronghold on Steamboat Springs and the Yampa Valley. To this day ranching cattle and hay serves at the livelihood for many residents of Routt County. In t... 09/11/2010

Building upon five years of facility improvements along with becoming the first airport in the continental United States to utilize a new next-generation electronic survelliance tracking system for commercial and general aviation, the Steamboat/Hayden Airport embarks on the final phase of its multi-year improvement plan with the start of the $7.8 million Phase III project. "Steamboat/Hayden is the premier regional airport facility across the Rocky Mountains," said David Ruppel, Yampa Valley Regional Airport manager. "Over the next two years, the facility will get even better as we continue to improve with an eye on taking guest service to the next level." Phase III will include a new passenger arrival area, a second baggage carousel, main level restaurant, walkway linking ticketing and ... 09/10/2010

Steamboat Springs Rubber Ducky Race on the Yampa River this Weekend! Steamboat's Rubber Ducky Race on the Yampa River is this weekend September 11, 2010 starting time is at 10:00am and last about 1 hour. Location is downtown at the Yampa River. Come adopt a rubber ducky from a YVMA Auxillary member the week before the race day at the 5th street Bridge. Then follow the ducks as they swim from the 5th to the 13th Street Bridges to the finish line at the Art Depot! Lots of winners! Lots of great prizes! So Don't miss the Action! Nearly 2,000 rubber duckies will float downstream to help raise funds for Yampa Valley Medical Center. 09/09/2010

2nd Annual Steamboat OktoberWest September 17 - 19 Fun, Food, Fall Colors, Friends, Family, Festivities, And Beer! Celebrate the season at a Steamboat-style OKtoberfest with music, food, beer, games and activities for kids and adults, chef competition and much more. We're taking all the German Oktoberfest traditions and stamping them with Steamboat's western brand. We celebrate Steamboat's OktoberWest with good ol' Rocky Mountain beer, food and festivities with German Spirit all around. The event will kickoff Friday night with a cruiser bike parade in Steamboat's historic downtown leading patrons to their favorite restaurants for the Suds & Grub event with beer tastings and food specials. Saturday is packed with entertainment for everyone in the family in a beautiful location, the base ... 09/08/2010

For many, Fall in Steamboat Springs is their favorite season of the year. The groves of Aspen trees begin to stand out as the forest transforms from a lush green to radiant golds and oranges. The Aspens usually begin to change in mid-to-late September, so try to plan your photography and family hikes accordingly! There are so many reasons that Steamboat is loved during the Fall. Below I have listed some of my families favorites: Fall Driving - Steamboat's beauty is magnified in the fall as the leaves begin to change. As winter approaches, you can often do the same drive twice in one week and the scenery is sure to change. One place we recommend is taking a slow drive up Buffalo Pass. The many views back into the Yampa Buff Pass is a great place to take in Steamboat's beauty. Catch the ... 09/07/2010

Steamboat Springs is the most conveniently accessed ski resort in Colorado. A newly transformed, ultra-spacious terminal facility will greet passengers upon their arrival. Steamboat offers year round all-jet air service with convenient connections nationwide. Another option, Denver International Airport is approximately 160 miles east of Steamboat Springs with most major airlines servicing DIA from both domestic and international locations throughout the world.   Winter 2009-2010 features nonstop flights from nine major airports across the country on American Airlines, Continental Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Northwest Airlines, United Airlines and Frontier Airlines.   Spring, Summer and Fall 2010 all-jet air service includes two daily flights, three daily in the summer, on United Express... 09/06/2010

Finding yourself in a western town with friendly small town charm is Steamboat Springs, Colorado! Nestled on the western slope of the Continental Divide, Steamboat Springs sits in the lush, open expanse of the Yampa Valley. Regarded as Colorado’s most authentic Western town and Ski Town USA, Steamboat is a unique combination of ski mystique and cowboy culture. A place where not a lot has changed in the last hundred years. It’s just that now, mixed in with the Stetson hats and cowboy boots, is a world–class ski resort. With over 70 restaurants and 250 specialty shops and boutiques, Steamboat has it all. Whether your children aspire to be Olympic athletes or it’s the quiet respite from city life that brings you here, you will never be disappointed that you became a part of the friendliest... 09/05/2010

Welcome to Steamboat Springs! Steamboat Springs Ski Resort unveiled a number of on-mountain improvements designed to enhance the overall resort experience for the upcoming 2010/2011 winter season. The highlight will be the new Terrace and Umbrella Bar at the Bear River Bar & Grill which is anticipated to transform the gondola base area. Significant snowmaking enhancements round out the summer's program. On-Mountain Improvements: Terrace & Umbrella Bar - In conjunction with phased construction of the new Promenade, the existing Bear River deck will be removed and replaced with a new Terrace and Umbrella Bar. This will be a fully heated, glass-enclosed facility just steps off the Promenade. The all-season, European-inspired Umbrella Bar features floor to ceiling windows for year-round en... 09/03/2010

Steamboat Springs' roots are deeply embedded in ranching and Western traditions, but with a multitude of art galleries, a variety of musical entertainment and an extraordinarily large number of artists living in the area, Steamboat is rich with culture. The Emerald City Opera produces professional-caliber, classical opera in the heart of the Yampa Valley. Combining world-class artists from the esteemed opera houses of the world with local professionals, The Emerald City Opera promotes the vocal and performance arts at the highest level. The Emerald City Opera offers two separate concert series throughout the year and mounts a full-scale, complete opera production each August. The vision of the Steamboat Springs First Friday Artwalk is to foster appreciation of the visual arts in Steambo... 09/02/2010

Steamboat's Easy & Detailed MLS Search:Two search features that I have found particularly helpful are the map search and the ability to search by subdivision. Search Steamboat MLS via Map allows you and others to easily find homes in a visual medium. Showing you where the homes are on a map, you can more easily find real estate within a certain area. In addition, you can narrow down your search within the map feature. By including a min and max price, what type of property you are looking for and the amount of bedrooms and bathrooms, you can see not only every home for sale in a certain area, but also limit it down to the homes you are interested in.Searching the Steamboat Spring MLS by subdivision is another great way to narrow down your search. If you know the general area or developm... 09/01/2010

Labor Day Weekend in Steamboat Springs is packed with entertainment in the air, on the mountain and all over town! It's Labor Day celebration for the whole family. If you love dogs, you won't want to miss the Steamboat Stockdog Challenge. Watch these amazing herding sheep in this great competition on Saturday, Sunday and Monday. Shop 'till you drop at Steamboat's semi-annual downtown sidewalk sale. Grab your cowboy hats and throw on your boots for the Rocky Mountain Bull Bash PBR on Sunday. This thrilling event pushes cowboys' skills do their limit as they take on top-ranked bulls to compete for a big cash prize. The Steamboat Springs Stage Race is back! Nearly 300 road cyclists compete in a four stage race which includes a time trial, circuit race, road race, and criterium. Downtown E... 08/31/2010