Stories for June 14, 2008
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Steamboat great for tubing, kayaking
Yampa a playground for kayakers, tubers
The early summer pairing of the Yampa's biggest events has much to do with the timing of the highest water, as the river typically peaks around the end of May. But with a record snow year at the Steamboat Ski Area comes anticipation and hopes for healthy flows throughout the summer.
When rain calls for Plan B
Lots to do indoors in the 'Boat
As the old saying goes, if you don't like the weather in Colorado, wait 10 minutes.
Explore downtown Steamboat
Main Street offers unique stores, restaurants
It takes more than a great ski mountain for a resort town to thrive. Unlike so many of its fellow Rocky Mountain ski towns, Steamboat Springs is anchored by a downtown district alive with personality -ifrom century-old buildings to a thriving arts scene to world-class dining. Throw in Steamboat's "down-home" character and blue-collar feel, and it's easy to understand why visitors return year after year for the Steamboat experience.
Take to the links, Steamboat style
Yampa Valley offers challenging courses wth beautiful views
Want to add 20 yards to your game? Golf Steamboat, where the elevation will do more to carry your ball than anything in your bag.
Variety of golf tournaments scheduled
Golfers and philanthropists have plenty of opportunities for both endeavors this summer in Steamboat Springs. Many benefit golf tournaments are scheduled and will be played at all four area courses.
Revving to race
Mustang Roundup allows drivers a lap on the course
It's hard to hear anything over the rumble of the '66 Ford Mustang GT 350 poised at the starting line.