Steamboat Springs

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Art in Steamboat Springs, Colorado

Steamboat Springs is an old western town, a great ski town, and has many activities on the Yampa River. But, Steamboat Springs has several wonderful art galleries also.  You will enjoy the Avenue Gallery.

Avenue Gallery. Very nice

Avenue Gallery. Very nice

The Steamboat Art Company is another good choice.

Another great establishment

Another great establishment

Or, don’t make a choice—visit them all.

Mom and I enjoyed these statues by the benches.

Great statue

Great statue

I, Zeb the Duck, really like the main street of Steamboat Springs.

Sit down and let's talk

Sit down and let’s talk

Mom and I entered the Wild Horse Gallery.  We met Shirley Stocks, an owner and one of the artists.  She said we could take a few photos.  For more information on the Wild Horse Gallery visit http://www.wildhorsegallery.com

Local artists are supported. Name of artist on wall

Local artists are supported. Name of artist on wall

Love the bronze figures

Love the bronze figures

As we prepare to leave Steamboat Springs, I gaze at these historic buildings, but I also want you to see some new buildings.

New additional to Steamboat Springs

New additional to Steamboat Springs

And, I particularly liked this crow guarding the neighborhood.

Crow on watch

Crow on watch

When I saw this dinosaur I was a little confused.  Mom said many years ago, some Sinclair gas stations had them.  Dino was new to this duck, but I like Dino.

Dinosaur from Sinclair service stations

Dinosaur from Sinclair service stations

He makes the gas station seem friendly.  Visit Steamboat Springs when you can.  You will like it here.  We did.

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More of Steamboat Springs

Yesterday mom and I, Zeb the Duck, arrived in Steamboat Springs.  Today we explored a little more.  Let’s go to the Yampa River.

Colorado's Yampa River

Colorado’s Yampa River

A block from main street the Yampa surges down the mountain.  It is so powerful and so refreshing.

From the river I saw these jumps.  Almost wish we had snow today.

Fun in the mountains

Fun in the mountains

The lower part of this photo shows the ramps for skate boarders.  We watched them and they are talented and having fun.  Of course, the Yampa River calls to adventurers.  So, the Back Door Sports shop offers many options for everyone. I love this store.

Back Door Sports

Back Door Sports

It really does operate from the back door of the building.  And it is really right on the river.

When not on the river or skateboarding, you may want to ride a bicycle.

I like this

I like this

Steamboat Springs has so many options for fun.

The mighty Yampa

The mighty Yampa

But, all that activity could increase appetites in humans and ducks.  Here is one opportunity for a break from activities.

This looks very inviting

This looks very inviting

Or you can relax inside the Cantina,

Food smelled so good

Food smelled so good

or sit outside while you enjoy a snack and beverage.

Eating outside is always fun

Eating outside is always fun

I will tell you more about this town next time. Steamboat Springs is great!

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Going to Steamboat Springs

I, Zeb the Duck, am going to Steamboat Springs today. Steamboat Springs is a great mountain town and ski resort in northwest Colorado. Driving west on I-70, we go through the tunnel,

Driving west, under the Continental Divide

Driving west, under the Continental Divide

exit I-70 and head northwest. Our mountains are beautiful, but here we have mountains, rivers

Enjoying the river

Enjoying the river

and pasture land.

Fenced pasture

Fenced pasture

Just perfect!

Colorado is beautiful

Colorado is beautiful

Steamboat Springs is on the west side of the Continental Divide. Up and over Rabbit Ears pass

Crossing the Continental Divide again

Crossing the Continental Divide again

and on to Steamboat Springs. Approaching town, we encountered Old Town Hot Springs.

Hot Springs are welcome any time

Hot Springs are welcome any time

We love the hot springs in our mountains. Warm water for swimming or lounging all year. Ducks and humans love water!

Sitting on the horse in front of the famous F.M. Light and Sons store, I appreciate the old west style buildings.

I think I like riding this horse.

I think I like riding this horse.

F. M. Light and Sons store was established in Steamboat Springs in 1905. They have been serving the town for more than 100 years and 5 generations. Steamboat Springs feels like a real western town with skiers and cowboys. I like it! Looking down the street, we see ski runs.

Skiing so close to town

Skiing so close to town

Of course there is no snow in the summer, but lots of biking, hiking and river activities.

The names of these stores are fun. Here is Moose Mountain Trading Company.

A great name for this establishment

A great name for this establishment

These flowers are wonderful, but the addition of this yellow duck makes them perfect.

I think I brighten these flowers.

I think I brighten these flowers.

Tomorrow we will see more of Steamboat Springs. This is a great town.