Steamboat Springs was first settled by Europeans in 1874, but the area was home of the Ute tribe long before that. Its name derives from one of their many hot springs that makes a chugging noise, reminiscent of a river steamboat. The town has long been a popular destination for skiing, and has produced more Winter Olympians than any other in North America. Summer activities have also become very popular, drawing large numbers of visitors.
Our schedule allowed for only one day here, so our time was spent mostly in the town, leaving the surrounding areas for a later visit. We started with the very impressive garden maintained by the town.
The garden attracted lots of rufous hummingbirds.
Quite a few hot springs are located near a stream and flow into it, inviting swimmers to enjoy the warm water.
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There are several beautiful waterfalls along Fish Creek, but we only hiked to the main one, with a drop of 280 feet.
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