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Article #137: Steal Away to Steamboat Springs

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Steal Away to Steamboat Springs four-wheeler for a bumpy,
06th July 2006 adrenaline-inducing ride down the
Author: Caitlin Moore mountain, or take a speedy trip down via
You may think you have Colorado all the Alpine Slide.
figured out. It's one of those square If you still haven't done enough, check
states in the middle of the map somewhere into renting a canoe or pontoon boat for
between California and New York, but it's some Stagecoach Reservoir exploration,
better than most of the others because it and schedule a meal to be had in an old
has mountains. Perfect for skiing in the fashioned covered wagon, pioneer-style.
winter, hiking in the summer, and Summer also brings a number of special
attracting rich and famous people who events, so if you can, coordinate your
want to get in touch with nature, schedule accordingly.
Colorado is mostly filled with pristine "Strings in the Mountains" is a music
villages and slope side mansions that festival that continues throughout the
only the most privileged among us could summer and showcases the talents of jazz,
afford. country, rock, and bluegrass musicians,
Colorado indeed stands out for its and rodeo fans shouldn't miss the PRCA
beauty, and it is quite worthy of the Pro Rodeo Series, which will take you
celebrity attention that it receives, but right back to the days of the cowboy. One
there's more to it than that. The of the highlights of the summer is a
collection of ski towns within its festival that combines hot air balloons
borders all have their own personalities, and arts and crafts. If this has you
and range from upper crust to modest and wondering what it's all about, you'll
unassuming. If you'd like to visit the just have to go see for yourself.
Centennial State and feel more All this and more will fill your plate
comfortable in sneakers than stilettos, during your visit to Steamboat Springs,
consider Steamboat Springs as the site of and whether you find yourself here during
your next vacation. winter or summer, there will be plenty of
This unpretentious settlement in the lodging choices to accommodate you. If
northwest part of the state has all the you haven't yet thought of it, consider
stunning scenery you could ask for in a looking into renting a vacation home that
decidedly friendly, small-town will have all the amenities of the finest
atmosphere. The rich history of Steamboat hotels along with a little less hassle.
Springs as a longtime ranching community Your number one concern is to be close to
combined with its continued efforts to all the great activities, so you'll be
stay in touch with the artistic, musical, satisfied with a place that exists in the
and adventurous leanings of the Old West middle of everything. Walking distance to
make it a one of a kind spot. Don't the Gondola, restaurants and shops, as
forget, it's also known as "Ski Town, well as a swimming pool and tennis courts
USA," so be prepared for a few will meet your location standards. Yet,
exhilarating runs down the mountainside despite the fact that you are within
if you happen to visit during the winter. reach of so many great conveniences, you
Steamboat Springs began as a summer won't feel cramped, confined, or
resort in the early 1900's, attracting claustrophobic within the walls of your
thrill seekers with its hunting and spacious mountainside log cabin.
fishing opportunities as well as with its Your vacation rental can be as fancy or
natural hot springs. Modern travelers as rustic as you like, and it can have
have even more options, as kayaking, rock the amenities you'll need at a more than
climbing, golfing, and hiking have become reasonable price. If you find yourself
popular draws, among other things, of intrigued by this little corner of
course. Colorado and by the idea of enjoying the
Visitors to this jewel of a town will comforts of home while you're away, go
find options galore when it comes to online and discover the Steamboat Springs
filling their days. A Gondola ride to the Vacation Rental that's been waiting for
top of Mt. Werner for a game of disc golf you.
or a fabulous Sunday brunch will make for is a great resource when it comes to
one great memory, as will a helicopter locating the condo, cottage, or cabin
tour of all that the western Continental that will truly make your next vacation a
Divide has to show off. Rent a treat.






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