The family and I are driving to Steamboat later on in July for Colton's World Series. We will arrive a few days before we start playing ball then lay over a couple of days after to do some stuff. So who has been there and what do y'all recommend on things to do? Thanks!
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Fly fishing, mtn biking, hiking, etc...
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I've been there several times, but it was to hunt or ski. It is my favorite town in Colorado. I'm sure that you won't have any trouble finding fun stuff to do.Comment
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Oh yeah, I know their is plenty of do...just looking for some first hand encounters. Maybe something that stuck out that y'all really enjoyed. Can't wait to head out that way.Last edited by Johnny; 04-04-2012, 09:30 PM.Comment
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Take a drive up to Pikes peak Johnny. Its beautiful. I used to fly fish up in Deckers on the south platte river. There used to be a little fly shop there called flies and lies. Good fishing on that stretch of river. I used to kill some big browns on a #22 blue dun dry fly. Heck, take a tour of the coor's brewery too!Comment
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Fish Creek Falls is a nice short hike and worth the time. It's about three miles north of town. The mountain slide on Howelson Hill is fun too. Rabbit Ears Pass is about 15 miles east of town and has some good hiking trails and lakes to fish.Comment
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Went fly fishing there a few weeks ago and it was great.Comment
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Fish the Yampa! I have info at my office from the outfitters we fished with a couple of years back. Let me know and I can get it to you. There's also a place in town that has awesome cinnamon rolls. Be sure to get one. There is also a little shack on the main drag that sells creeps. Don't miss those either! Enjoy the scenery and laid back atmosphere most of all.Comment
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Stop over in CO Springs and say hi!
First beer is on me if y'all do. Been to Steamboat many times, there's quite a few cool things to do. One of which is the Alpine Slide. It's basically a luge down one of the ski slopes. Gotta do that at least once.
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Shop is still there. I have a house right up the road in Pine.Originally posted by Bonesplitter View Post
But, none of what you mentioned is close to Steamboat.
As stated, fish the Yampa. Try fishing Stagecoach Reservoir. Big trout in both.
Maybe just drive through Routt National Forest.
Steamboat Lake State Park in nice. Steamboat Lake Outfitters does guided horseback rides.
Or you could just do a brother a favor, and go scouting for elk for me to hunt in September.
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Oh, there are hot springs outside of Steamboat as well. Just know that after dark, clothing is optional.
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My son played 3 World series there best place to play ball in August. Agree with the Fish Creek Falls the boys had a ball there on afternoon. Also took the boys white water rafting one day. Went in to town to the fly fishing store and book a trip with them. It was great they had a little class first showing the boys how to use a fly rod then we went to some stoked ponds and a creek it was great. Some dads went golfing one day. Some mountain biking. The horse riding right in town is not bad. On the the last trip we went to some mountain range with a couple lakes and had a cook out it was fun. He is a good cam for the area. We all rented condos it was just as cheap and alot more fun than staying in a hotel for a week. http://www.steamboatcam.com/Comment
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Fish the yampa river! I was in steam boat last july and had a blast! Drive up to rabbit ears pass tooComment
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Awesome info and thanks for passing it along. From the sound of it, I'm going to be buying a fly rod or two to take along. I have a house rented out for 11 nights in a real nice area and really looking forward to this trip.
One other thing...how's the wildlife in this area? Any certain areas in mind where wildlife is a bit more populated than others?Comment
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