Happy weekend, Routt County! In today’s happening-today edition: Stage 1 fire restrictions, the historic café reopening, and live music on the gondola + events worth checking out today & tomorrow.
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01 — Worth knowing In the newsThree local stories this week, plus a few worth your money.
A new community plan: Steamboat Springs launched fast-track planning for a Stockbridge Campus by the Steamboat Community Center, exploring housing, childcare, or senior services. Consultant selection expected early summer, kickoff in July or August -- see the campus plan.
Fire danger rules change: Routt County commissioners enacted Stage 1 Fire Restrictions, effective June 18, banning open fires in unincorporated areas, with exceptions for permitted home recreational fires and permanent pits at developed campgrounds -- get the full details.
Historic eatery returns: Yampa’s Antlers Café and Bar reopened after a fire closed it for 14 months, with new owner Chris Braden serving chicken fried steak and planning 4 to 9 p.m. dinners -- visit the reopened café.
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03 — On our radar
Local business spotlightNearby spots we'd actually send a friend to.
Dinner upgrade, anyone? 5th Street Kitchen is the new-ish local hang where bold flavors meet comfort food vibes in downtown Steamboat, using regionally sourced ingredients whenever possible. Think hearty plates, a legit bar program, and a sunny patio when the breeze behaves... the kind of spot you bookmark for birthdays, catch-ups, or a midweek treat you earned.
Your alpine recharge: Steamboat Lake State Park is the easy win for locals who want choices, whether it's bringing the boat or a picnic and letting the lake do its thing. When winter hits, swap paddles for cross-country skis, then come home gloriously tired and smug about living here.
Clay day, anyone?: Three Quarter Circles Sporting sets up a twelve-station course on a mesa with a yurt HQ and Yampa Valley views, so your practice actually feels like an outing. New to it or rusty, you can try the 5-stand by appointment, borrow a gun, or get certified instruction, then unwind at the driving range.
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05 — The event calendar Around town today & tomorrowOur favorite events going on the rest of this weekend. Dates, times, and locations are subject to change. Always check official event pages before heading out.
🐾 Pika and Petal Patrol @ Yampatika (Steamboat Springs) | Saturday (6/20) at 7:00 AM – Swap the couch for a guided Yampa Valley ramble where we tally American pika, log blooms, and pretend our phones are field tools. Using the Pika Patrol app, we will help the Forest Service map colonies, and yes, registration is required. Tiny lagomorphs, huge stakes.
🌿 Yampatika @ Steamboat Square (Steamboat Springs) | Saturday (6/20) at 7:20 AM – Trade the couch for talus and join Yampatika to survey American pikas in the Yampa Valley. Learn how these tiny lagomorphs survive the high country, and how to help. Finally, a wildlife survey that squeaks back, with crisp air, mellow miles, and bragging rights.
🤝 Fathers, Friends, & Flow @ lululemon (Steamboat Springs) | Saturday (6/20) at 8:30 AM – Whether you can hold crow pose or mostly identify as 'person who once tried stretching,' this all-levels flow is a low-pressure way to celebrate Father’s Day weekend and the International Day of Yoga. Expect mindful movement, dad jokes optional, community vibes, and post-class smugness.
🐴 Northwest Colorado Equine Seminar @ Routt County Fair & Fairgrounds (Hayden) | Saturday (6/20) at 9:00 AM – Continuing ed for horse folks who prefer facts to folklore, hands-on in the morning, emergencies after, and a complimentary lunch. Body scoring, smarter feeding, hay tests, farm safety, pasture planning, plus ration balancing if you bring feed tag; Adults $30, 18 and under $15.
💃 Steamboat Springs Dance Festival @ The Depot Art Center - 1001 13th Street, Steamboat Springs, CO, United States, Colorado 80477 | Sunday (6/21) at 12:00 PM – Steamboat's dance fest offers master classes, from yoga for dancers, ballet, and modern at every level. Dust off ski legs, point a toe, and pretend you remember your center. No leotard required, just a sense of humor.
🎸 Brian Smith Band @ Snow Bowl Steamboat (Steamboat Springs) | Sunday (6/21) at 5:00 PM – Nothing beats Sunday at Snow Bowl when the Brian Smith Band fires up, and the cover charge is zero. The free bus, a walk, or a bike ride gets you there, and arriving early means bites and a quick victory lap on the lanes.
🎿 Bay 1: Biathlon @ Routt County Rifle Club (Steamboat Springs) | Sunday (6/21) – Cardio meets calm at a biathlon that pairs distance running or skiing with rifle marksmanship, and the clock is not your only opponent. Miss a target, take a penalty lap, and learn that around here grit, breath control, and dry humor beat raw speed. Live music & entertainment:
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06 — The Routt County report Weather forecastToday — High: 86°F — Low: 44°F — Precip: 14%
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms between noon and 3pm. Sunny, with a high near 86. South southwest wind 0 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph. Later: Partly cloudy, with a low around 44. Southwest wind 0 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph.
Tomorrow — High: 79°F — Low: 43°F — Precip: 3%
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