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4 Fun Facts about the Elk River Guest Ranch Area

2/28/2017

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Whether it's the Mount Zirkel Wilderness, Routt National Forest, Seedhouse Road, or the little town of Clark, this area is ripe with interesting facts and tidbits.  And while I have plenty more to learn about our area's history and culture, I thought I'd go ahead and share with you some of the most intriguing aspects I've discovered as of late.

I receive many questions on the trail, at the supper table, and on the phone from guests about our area, the geography, the history, etc., and a few of the details below may just answer a few of your questions.  I hope you enjoy learning new facts about the area as much as I do!


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Steamboat Events to Plan With Your Summer 2016 Dude Ranch Vacation

4/9/2016

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The Steamboat Springs Chamber of Commerce recently announced their 2016 summer schedule.  We're 25-30 minutes outside of Steamboat, and it's worth your while to consider planning your dude ranch vacation around an event if there's something that holds your interest.  While we keep guests plenty busy with all we offer at the Elk River Guest Ranch, we do have folks occasionally drive into the western town mid-week to enjoy the shops, hot springs, etc. if they're a bit sore from horseback riding or need a shot of a faster paced life before coming back out to the ranch's serenity.

Also, for the duration of the rodeo dates, we take guests into town on Friday evenings, so we take care of that event for you.  Take a look at some of the others, and see if there's something that really floats your boat.
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May
27 - 30  Downtown Steamboat Sidewalk Sale

June
3 - 5 Yampa River Festival & SUP Cup
5  35th Steamboat Marathon, Half Marathon and 10K
15 - 19  Bike Week
16 - 19  28th Annual Rocky Mountain Mustang Roundup
24  Free Concert: Booker T. Jones

July
1 - 4  113th Annual Cowboys’ Roundup Days and 
Fourth of July Celebration

2  Free Concert: Karl Denson
9 - 10 34th Hot Air Balloon Rodeo & 42nd Art in the Park
16  Free Concert: Hot Rize
23  Tour de Steamboat
30  Free Concert: Robert Randolph

August
7  Free Concert: Bruce Hornsby
10 - 14  13th Steamboat Wine Festival

11 - 14  Steamboat Movement Festival
13 - 14  Steamboat Stinger
15 - 21  7th Steamboat All Arts Festival

September
3 - 4 12th Wild West Air Fest & Labor Day Celebration
8 - 11  Yampa Valley Crane Festival

16 - 17  Steamboat OktoberWest
16 - 17  Run Rabbit Run

Ongoing Events
Pro Rodeo Series
Strings Music Festival
Farmers’ Market
First Friday Artwalk
Steamboat Running Series

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How to Find a Place to Stay Near Steamboat Springs.

9/9/2015

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Fall horseback ride in the Routt National Forest
As fall nears, every Front Ranger (folks from Denver, Fort Collins, Boulder, etc.) wants to get those last few adventurous hikes and mini-vacations in before the leaves drop and the snow takes over our lives.  The Steamboat Springs area is a huge draw for those folks with its western atmosphere and outdoorsy mindset.  But before you come up to our area there are a few things you need to consider when looking for a place to stay.




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Steamboat Springs, Colorado: Top Four Cowboy Events to Catch While Visiting Elk River Guest Ranch this Summer

4/16/2015

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1) Professional Rodeo Series featuring roping, barrel racing, steer wrestling, bronc riding, bull riding and kids' events.  Every Friday and Saturday night between June 19th and August 22nd.  For more information, check out the Steamboat Chamber's description of Steamboat's rodeo events, ticket information and history.  
http://www.steamboat-chamber.com/discover-steamboat/western/rodeo

2) Ranch Rodeo on July 2 - Kick-off of the 112th annual Cowboys' Round Up Days features events such as Wild Cow Milking, Stray Gathering, Team Branding and Trailer Loading.  Located in the Brent Romick Arena, the same location as the Pro Rodeo Series, it's bound to keep you on the edge of your seat!

3) National Cattledog Association Finals from June 10-14th at the Flying Diamond Ranch showcases the best cattledogs as they perform different tasks and go through different obstacles to gather and herd cattle.

4) Bull Bash takes place September 6th (Labor Day Weekend) as members of PBR (Professional Bull Riders) go head to head for over $15,000 of prize money.

More information available at the Steamboat Chamber's website for all events.
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Where to Eat in North Routt (Hahn's Peak and Clark, Colorado)

3/13/2015

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Hahn's Peak Cafe
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Murphy's Tavern Entrance
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Hahn's Peak Roadhouse
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The Clark Store
Come as You Want:

-Hahn's Peak Cafe-Described as a mexican restaurant, breakfast and brunch restaurant and sandwich shop on facebook, the cafe is open from 11am-9pm and often has live music. https://www.facebook.com/pages/Hahns-Peak-Cafe/171056029597055

-Murphy's Tavern- Chef Murf is hard to beat.  Open at 11am daily, the Tavern has a pizza night (Fridays) and Prime Rib night (Saturdays).  http://murphystavern.com/index.php

-Hahn's Peak Roadhouse- The Roadhouse is open for lunch and dinner 7 days a week and breakfast on the weekends.  They have entertainment and activities galore.  http://hahnspeakroadhouse.com/

-Clark Store- The Clark Store deli is open for breakfast at 7am and closes at 2pm.  Good eats and good coffee.  The deli manager and chef, Jim Davis, doesn't disappoint.  http://www.clarkstore.com/deli.html

Meals Included in Guest Ranch Stay:

-Home Ranch- http://www.homeranch.com/

-Vista Verde- http://www.vistaverde.com/

-Elk River Guest Ranch- http://elkrivergr.com/
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