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Well-known Steamboat restaurants earn Wine Spectator awards

The Primrose has earned a “Best of Award of Excellence” from Wine Spectator and is among three iconic Steamboat Springs restaurants mentioned in the publication’s August edition. “We were upgraded to the second tier of...



Semi-truck crash briefly closes Rabbit Ears Pass

A 45-foot semitruck headed toward Steamboat Springs with a load of large rocks crashed near the base of Rabbit Ears Pass late Thursday afternoon, closing U.S. Highway 40 in both directions. The crash occurred at...



Commercial and voluntary closure enacted for Yampa River

Yampa River water temperatures have moved above the allowed threshold triggering the City of Steamboat Springs to enact commercial and voluntary recreational closures for the Yampa River. The closure will remain in effect until rescinded. ...


Emerald Mountain’s newest bike trail to open Friday

Living easy, loving free, a season ticket on a one-way ride down Highway to Hell begins Friday.  Highway to Hell, Emerald Mountain’s newest bike trail, is a 3.2-mile advanced-level downhill directional trail. It includes 27...