Tag: Steamboat Springs
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A look at 9 Colorado passes over the Continental Divide — and what to see on the drives
Call it the great separator, or the thing that unifies us as Coloradans. That’s the Continental Divide, or the Great Divide, so named for the mighty formation that separates our North American watersheds between the Pacific and Atlantic oceans. In Colorado, we know it as the rugged wall between the Front Range and the Western…
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Chill over thrill: 6 spots for river tubing in Colorado this summer
While we earn our Colorado stripes by roaring through whitewater rapids, there’s nothing wrong with taking the slow lane once in a while. And nothing says summer like a relaxing float. Moulin Rouge! The Musical cast member Brayden Newby, front, tries to paddle his way into the current while setting off to float the South…
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Continued push for wilderness area expansion in northwest Colorado
A years-long push continues for an expanded wilderness area in northwest Colorado. Early this month in Washington, D.C., during a committee hearing dedicated to public lands, U.S. Sen. John Hickenlooper stumped for the Sarvis Creek Wilderness Expansion Act, which would add 6,817 acres to the designated area currently encompassing 44,556 acres of Routt National Forest.…
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Colorado’s troubled family courts: More bizarre twists in costly custody case
Cynthia Hayek said she initially was relieved when the judge presiding over her divorce decided on her own to appoint a lawyer to represent the interests of her three children and help guide custody decisions. “I’m like, ‘OK, great. Maybe we can get other people looking at this case more carefully,’” she recalled. In the…
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Colorado’s hot springs explained: Deep time, deep layers
We soak in Colorado’s hot springs. We feel the sweet relief on body and mind. And we commonly deduce a miracle. Rather, there is a scientific explanation. It’s an explanation dealing with deep time and the deep, subterranean layers of the Earth, where water meets minerals we associate with healing qualities. But we begin in…
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Steamboat’s Tyler Johnson continues his Grammys roll
Steamboat Springs-born Tyler Johnson continued his ascendance as one of the nation’s top music producers Sunday when he won his second straight Grammy Award. Last year he won Album of the Year for helming Harry Styles’ enormous hit, “Harry’s House.” This year he won Record of the Year for his work on Miley Cyrus’ hit…
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NCAA Ski Championships returns to Steamboat Springs in March
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save The city of Steamboat Springs, Steamboat Resort and the Steamboat Springs Winter Sports Club are partnering with the University of Colorado Boulder to host the 2024 NCAA Ski Championships March 6-9 on the slopes of Steamboat. This year’s NCAA Championships consist of eight races with…
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4 destinations for a winter staycation in Colorado
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save You could stay warm and cozy at home this winter, or you could allow yourself to be taken by the magic of this state’s many winter destinations. And no, you don’t have to ski. Consider these possibilities for an ideal staycation: Estes Park If you’ve…
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Somewhere warm for winter: 5 best hot springs to visit in Colorado
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Some of Colorado’s hot springs rise above the rest. Consider these for your soaking bucket list: Take paths near the pools of Strawberry Park Hot Springs to an array of cabins, a train caboose and a covered wagon. Chancey Bush, The Gazette file Strawberry Park…