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Steamboat Fly Fishing

Posted on28. Jul, 2010 by Sage Local.

Fly fishing last night out at Marabou in Steamboat

Last night out at Marabou in Steamboat, I went out fly-fishing with a few friends. Pat “on right” is a fly fishing master guide at Marabou Ranch is a long time Steamboat resident. He has a contagious enthusiasm for life, no surprise since gets to fish most days and when he isn’t fishing he skis nearly every day all winter since he manages Marabou’s on mountain ski base.  He brings his passion of true wilderness adventure to Marabou and its residents all year and also runs the north park fishing club with access to over 50 miles of premium Trout water.

We had a great time on the river last night plying the waters for trout, catching a few, watching the hatches and the sun go down.  Steamboat has wonderful fly-fishing where ever you go. Whether you are an experienced fisherman or beginner, going on a trip with one of Steamboat’s fly fishing guides is one of the best ways to learn the different rivers and lakes around town.

Marabou offers custom home sites, owner’s cabins along Elk River available to you four weeks out of the year for fly fishing excursions or entertaining, and access to the Outfitter’s Cabin with all the gear you could need, you have every opportunity to get out there and enjoy the Elk River in Steamboat Springs. You will also have access to Marabou’s Master Guides to assist you in all your adventures, including fly fishing for trout in Colorado.

For more information regarding your exciting fly-fishing experiences, check out Fly-Fishing in Steamboat to help you get started. Or to know more about Marabou in Steamboat, check out Marabou Ranch Homes & Land.

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Summer fun things to do in Steamboat

Posted on26. Jul, 2010 by Sage Local.

Steamboat’s summers are endless with options of things to do. Whether you prefer scenic hikes, tubing down the river, mountain biking, or spa treatments, Steamboat has something for everyone. As we approach another weekend in Steamboat I wonder how everyone is going to take advantage of this amazing weather.

Add these exciting summer activities to your “to do” list:

Ride the Alpine Slide

Art in Steamboat

ATV Tours

See the Yampa Valley from a Hot Air Balloon

Take a bike ride

Rent a boat & fish, swim or just enjoy the ride!

Dig this

Facials/Body Wraps/Manicures/Pedicures

Go Fly-Fishing – (Bucking Rainbow Outfitters)

Go Golfing – (Haymaker Golf Course, Rolling Stone Ranch Golf Club, Steamboat Golf Club, Yampa Valley Golf Course, also Miniature Golf at Amazin’ Maze)

Gondola Activities – (Brunch/Dinner at Hazies, Sunset Happy Hour, Sundeck Oasis Bar & Grill, Hike on Vista Nature Trails, Guided Gourmet Hike, Adventure Zone at the Gondola)

Helicopter Rides

Go for a Hike – (Hike to Fish Creek Falls, Spring Creek Trail or along the Yampa Core Trail, Hike Mount Werner, Guided Gourmet Hike on the Ski Mountain or the Yampatika Hiking)

Horseback Riding

Hot Springs – (Old Town Hot Springs & Strawberry Park Hot Springs)

Ice Skating – (Howelsen Ice Arena)

Make your own Jewelry – (Silver Lining)

Go Kayaking

Get a Massage

Get lost in the Human Maze!

Tread of Pioneers Museum

Potter’s Wheel

River Rafting

Rock Climbing

Check out the Pro Rodeo Series (June 18-August 21st, 2010)

Go Shopping

Strings in the Mountains

Go play Tennis – (Tennis Center of Steamboat, Steamboat Health & Recreation at The Old Town Hot Springs, Howelsen Hill)

Tube the Yampa River

Go on a Wagon Dinner Ride

Dine Out at many wonderful places in downtown or on mountain

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Saying Good-bye to a Friend

Posted on24. Jul, 2010 by DagnyMcKinley.

Yesterday Red passed away of old age. He had been acting strange the day before, pacing his kennel and flinching when I went to touch him, which is very unlike Red. Normally Red prefers to sleep most of the day away or to come out with a tail wag and a quick hello before going back to napping. I sat with him for a while and felt his head and petted him. He didn’t seem to have any physical pain anywhere, but he was clearly anxious about something. He didn’t eat his food, which his friend Jack next to him appreciated as Jack got to eat an extra breakfast. The next morning Red appeared to be fine and back to his old self. Sara gave him some lovin’ in the morning, but by the afternoon he had passed.

It’s so hard to lose a good friend, especially a dog like Red. Red was a tough old man, who loved to be on the trail and run, or would come up and snuggle us. I will always remember Red with lots of love. With a hundred dogs of all ages, it’s inevitable that a dog will pass away, just as our friends and family do, but it is never easy.

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What’s going on in Steamboat today?

Posted on23. Jul, 2010 by Sage Local.

Today Friday, July 23rd in Steamboat has an event for everyone.

The Steamboat Springs Pro Rodeo Series is a great family entertainment, which is put on by our Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association (PRCA) – sanctioned pro rodeo series takes place every Friday and Saturday evening through Saturday, August 21st. The rodeo is held at the Brent Romick Arena (501 Howelsen Hill Parkway), across the Yampa River from the intersection at 5th and Lincoln at 7:30pm. Bull riding, team roping, steer wrestling, bareback riding, saddle bronc riding, barrel racing and tie-down roping are featured disciplines. They also have amateur roping and a ram and calf scramble for the kids; a BBQ dinner is also available. Tickets are $15 for adults and $8 for children 7 through 15. Ages 6 and under are free!

The Steamboat Springs Free Summer Concert Series is have the Rhythm Devils in a Free Concert tonight. This band has Mickey Hart and Bill Kreutzman of the Grateful Dead, featuring Keller Williams and Davey Knowles of Back Door Slam. The show is at historic Howelsen Hill in downtown Steamboat Springs. Gates open at 5:00pm with an opening band followed the main act at 7:00pm. There will be food vendors, kids activities and beer sales at the concert.

The Mountain Block Party is every Friday, Saturday and Sunday night throughout summer, they join the Mountain Village Partnership (MVP) as they host a Mountain Block Party in Torian Plum Plaza. The block parties will include music, extended hours and food and drink specials at Cafe Diva, The Powder Room, The Tugboat and Slopeside Grill. And best yet, the Coca-Cola Adventure Zone in Gondola Square and Gondola Joe’s are extending their hours until 6pm on Friday & Saturday nights.

The Blue Bag Special! Friday, Saturday and Sunday from 10am to 4pm. Stuff a Steamboat recycled blue bag full of items from any one of our four summer stores and get 20% all items in the bag (some restrictions apply, n/a to previously discounted items)! Good at Steamboat Ski, Sport Howelson Place,  Ride Sports in the Summer Ticket Office in One Steamboat Place, Storm Mountain Outfitters at Thunderhead and Mountain Outfitters at the Sheraton.

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Music on the Green – Yampa River Botanic Park

Posted on22. Jul, 2010 by Sage Local.

The Yampa River Botanic Park, located between downtown Steamboat and the mountain, is in the middle of the Music on the Green summer concert series. Every Thursday afternoon, from 12-1, the Botanic Park sponsors a group of musicians to come and play a set on the large lawn in the middle of the Park. This week Missed the Boat, a local bluegrass band, played an upbeat and fun set. The weather was beautiful this week and the park was packed with people. One of my favorite activities in town in the summer, if is definitely worth checking out if you are in Steamboat in the coming weeks. The Botanic Park is also a popular setting for weddings in Steamboat.

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The 7th Steamboat Wine Festival is just around the corner

Posted on22. Jul, 2010 by Sage Local.

Summer in Steamboat has many festivals and events throughout, in two weeks we’ll be celebrating a weekend of tasting! A weekend celebration of wine, spirits, beer and food in the mountains! Throughout the festival guests can enjoy a number of wine tastings, culinary creations, educational seminars and outdoor adventures amid Steamboat’s spectacular, mountain-town setting.

Event Schedule: Thursday, August 5th – Sunday, August 8th

Thursday 5-7:30pm is the Thursday Grand Tasting, Kickoff Celebration, which is located at the Thunderhead Lodge.

Friday 8am-1pm is the Friday Seminar, Off the Hook, which is located to a “secret spot” by your fly fishing guide.

Saturday 9am-2pm is the Saturday Seminar, Tight Lines and Fine Wines, which is located at Three Forks Ranch.

Saturday 10am-1pm is the Saturday Seminar, Mud Sweat and Beers, which is located at the Gondola Square.

Saturday 11am-11:50am is the Saturday Seminar, World’s Great Wine Values, which is located in the Steamboat Grand Meeting Rooms.

Saturday 1-1:50pm is the Saturday Seminar, Mysteries of Malbec, which is located in the Steamboat Grand Meeting Rooms.

Saturday 1-1:50pm is the Saturday Seminar, Whiskey on the Water, which is located at the Olympian Building.

Saturday 2-3:30pm is the Saturday Seminar, Tasting the Master’s Way, which is located in the Steamboat Grand Meeting Rooms.

Saturday 3-3:50pm is the Saturday Seminar; If the Wine Matters, So Does the Glass, which is located in the Steamboat Grand Meeting Rooms.

Saturday 4-7pm is the Saturday Grand Tasting, Toast of Steamboat, which is located at One Steamboat Place.

Sunday 7am-8pm – Have fun in Steamboat! Enjoy hiking, biking, golfing, fishing, spa, relaxing or whatever you fancy!

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Steamboat Horseback Riding

Posted on21. Jul, 2010 by Sage Local.

“A beautiful day horseback riding in Steamboat out at a few Ranch properties”

I woke up early morning on another beautiful day in Steamboat. In a few short hours I experienced and embraced Steamboat’s Western mystique while riding horseback. I sat back and took in all the majestic mountain beauty and held on as I looped through Steamboat’s pristine ranches out side of town. There are so many stunning ranches that allow you to take in the views, western values and have the daily opportunity to go horseback riding here in Steamboat – can’t forget the fresh mountain air! A beautiful summer day I will never forget, with the first-hand look at the local wildlife, wildflower-studded hillsides and vast pines overlooking the valley and mountain areas of Steamboat. No matter what time of day, trail riding allows you to experience a variety of majestic Rocky Mountain terrain. I saw many deer and elk along the way of the Colorado wilderness as well as open meadows and aspen covered hillsides – Absolutely Gorgeous! The ranches throughout Steamboat have so many quality values that go beyond. Can’t wait to get back out!

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Favorite Writing Exercise

Posted on20. Jul, 2010 by DagnyMcKinley.

Okay. Here’s my current favorite writing exercise:

Write about your most frightening experience - something that haunts you or terrifies you, could be a memory from childhood, something that happened as a teenager. The moment could be one of embarrassment, shame or fear. Write for 10 or 15 minutes.

Now take that story and place it somewhere in nature - the mountains, the desert, a forest or field, or even the ocean. Turn the people into animals. Take out any speech and replace it with movements and actions. See what you end up with.

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