Steamboat! Glorious skiing or fabulous hiking....take your pick. I love Steamboat no matter the…read moretime of year. Summer is perfect weather (mornings can be a bit nippy, so prepare) and Winter provides the fantastic champagne powder. Good for skiing, tubing or snowshoeing. Downtown is fun no matter the time of year. We enjoyed Art In The Park and then some shopping at the famous F.M.Light. Photos are of the annual Hot Air Balloon Rodeo. A must attend event, especially the morning launch. Reserve a ticket to take the shuttle to Bald Eagle Lake and be sure to bundle up and get your camera ready. Breakfast donuts and coffee are available for sale as well as event merch.

Steamboat is one of my favorite ski towns. The snow is always great and the mountain is so big with…read moregood options for all levels. The downtown is a bit far from the ski village which is a bit of a hassle I think but the downtown is super fun and nice. Has so many amazing dining options and great shopping. I think that steamboat might honestly be the best ski town for the food because there are so many incredible restaurants. They also have hot springs and a tubing hill and great summer activities. Definitely a beautiful get away from the city that doesn't get too crowded because it's further away compared to the other resorts from Denver. There is also an airport that has direct flights from LA, Chicago, and NYC to name a few which is super convenient. There also flights from dia of course. Such a beautiful place with lots to do!

Was a fun park to take the kiddo while we were vacationing in the area. Lots of seating, not much…read moreshade on the playground itself in the morning.

Nice playground. We came by a couple of times to run out my toddler. Good sized basic playground.read more

The park was interesting, having a few springs on-site, the pond, and the riverwalk section. The…read moreplayground area and parking lot were small, but we had no issues at the time we arrived. The time-limited parking was a bit annoying, but the entire town has it so it is difficult to avoid. Others were having picnics and playing croquet in the large field. There's a huge elk status that was cool also.

Beautiful park with small parking lot and playground by the River walk. Large grass field and…read morebathrooms are further at Lincoln park

This is a beautiful trail! Most of it is paved, so almost anyone will be able to access the trail…read more There are different points of interest that you can walk to, and there are information stands that will tell you a bit about the area. There is a five dollar fee to park in the lot, but that's not a bad thing! I would highly recommend paying a visit to this location!

Hiked around this area, including the uranium mine trail on Monday. Nice trails with good views…read more There was plenty of parking ($5 entry fee) and also facilities onsite. Busy this time of year. We might try to go back to hike the actual falls trail.

A great high country reservoir for summer water sports and recreation. In a quieter corner of the…read morestate and recommended.

Lots of parking and ample space but boy does the water get choppy with the boats! I ventured out…read moreinto the middle on my paddleboard a couple of times but felt quest since it was active with boaters. However, I will say it is a lot less boaters than what I'm used to at Denver area spots so I appreciate that! Beautiful sights to take in whether you're floating along, fishing or on a boat.

What a great little park. We pulled in because they were too geocache. The Rangers were friendly…read moreand gave us lots of information about the bird life in the park. There was a pair of nesting Osprey and lots of other bird activity. Mostly robins and starlings, but we also saw several pair of kestrel, a pair of northern flicker. The park was empty and we had it to ourselves. We walked along the mile and a half path enjoying the sunshine and spring air. They have a blind to allow you to watch the sandhill cranes. I bet this will be beautiful when the trees leaf out.

What an awesome State RV & Tent Park. The state employees were very nice and helpful, the Camp…read moreHosts did an excellent job maintaining the grounds and bathrooms and showers. There is 30 & 50 amp hookups at camp site with a great 2 sided fresh water fill and dump station. Very nice visitor center as well. I wish all State Parks were as well organized and maintained as the Yampa Valley State Park.

Atmosphere: Strawberry Hot Springs is one of my favorite hot…read morespring spots to relax. The atmosphere is so calm and peaceful. You can really let go of all your stress as soon as you get there. They have about four hot pools and a cold plunge. The cold plunge is freezing at first but it actually feels amazing after being in the hot water for a while. I've visited in both fall and winter, and each season is stunning. Kids are welcome during the day. Which makes it great for a family visit. At night, clothing is optional during certain hours, so just check ahead if that's not your thing. Service: The staff is really laid-back and friendly. They check bags for food because chipmunks will try to sneak to your bag and steal your snacks. The bathrooms are always clean and well-maintained. Everyone makes the whole experience feel easy and enjoyable. Cost & Reservations: If you drive yourself and there's no snow, admission is $20 cash per person. If it's snowy, there's a shuttle from Steamboat Springs for about $50, which includes admission. Visits are two-hour reservations, you can book on their website. Payment is cash only in person, so make sure to bring some. Tips: Keep snacks in your car to avoid the chipmunks, bring a towel and something warm to wear after your soak, and enjoy!

Obviously the location is amazing. Hard to beat hot springs in winter, especially since we were…read morelucky enough to be there while it was snowing. But service and accommodations? Negative stars. My husband and I just stayed two nights in the caboose for our anniversary. First impressions the caboose is adorable, but smells like the inside of a bong. Absolutely overwhelmingly rank. We opened all the doors and windows and used most of a bottle of febreeze we found under the sink to make it slightly more tolerable. Then when we pulled open the murphy bed we found someone else's dirty underwear. We let the attendant know, he apologized and told us he'd let his manager know and we should hear from her the next day. We watched him write a note for her. Heard absolutely nothing. No follow up whatsoever. We talked to another employee when we were checking out to let him know we left a pile of someone else's dirty laundry on the stoop and his response was "f***, I keep telling those guys they have to clean in there." Seriously not impressed for a $500 stay. On top of that the provided linens are one thin blanket, threadbare sheets and the saddest pillows you've ever slept on. I get that it's a rustic setting, but that's no excuse for a dirty, smelly room and cheapskate bedding. It was just gross.