With all of this rain still coming down, and all of the snow still continuing to melt, Steamboat hasn’t even hit the peak of ‘melting season’. The river is just beginning to reach the top of the grassy banks, as if it is waiting for just the right time to spill out onto the surrounding land and bike path. I can’t wait for the summer to finally arrive; because once it does…we are looking at some very exciting tubing down the Yampa River! With all of this extra water we may be looking at an extra long tubing season.

 

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I wake up on this beautiful Thursday morning to the overwhelming smell of a fresh rain.  I look over the valley and see an extraordinary show of light.  The snow is almost glowing it is so white, the green is so vibrant and the freshly budding trees paint the landscape with an array of colors.  I take in one more deep breath as I prepare to start my day.  My drive to work I can not stop thinking about how this refreshing rain, along with the melting snow is going to produce the most vibrant colors.

 

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Other than springs cleaning, green grass and warm temperatures, springs is the best time of year to take care of home and garden projects. Whether you want to redo your kitchen, add a patio in your backyard or just spruce up your house up with some new finished and details, make sure to stop by the 1st Annual Steamboat Home and Garden Expo this Saturday, May 10th in the Steamboat Grand Resort Hotel from 10-2pm. This event will help you find what you are looking for, get you face to face with the professionals in the area and just see all that we have available in Steamboat. With free food and great vendors, this event could not be more timely or yummy.

 

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One of my favorite things about summer is green grass.  Now, some might think this is odd but for me it takes me back to all those magical summer memories.  I remember the exciting running races, the first time I mowed the lawn, the 500th time I mowed the lawn, the smell of fresh cut grass, laying in the grass with my dog and so many more.  Today, I look out my window and begin to see more and more fresh green grass.  Now, latter in life I can not wait to start building on those magical summer memories.  Mowing my own lawn, playing fetch with the dogs, walking through the grass in bare feet, BBQ’s on the back deck, the unforgettable distinct smell of fresh cut grass and so much more.  As spring is upon us with this record breaking winter season I feel that the green grass will be record breaking in color and don’t forget about our famous wild flowers the will paint our landscape with a rainbow of colors! 

 

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The temperature rising above 70 degrees today in Steamboat Springs is a sure sign that spring is here and summer is soon on its way. In town, where just a few weeks ago there were snow drifts almost 6 feet high, there now is green grass and flowers growing all over the place. The only snow in town is on the ski mountain which will take a while to melt due to our record breaking season of snow fall. This weekend was the real deal. It was my first time playing tennis for the season. A friend and I played at the outside courts at Howelsen Hill on the other side of the Yampa River. We followed our tennis game with a yummy milkshake. If that Saturday afternoon doesn’t sound like spring/summer, I am not sure what does.

 

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April showers bring May flowers, right? With the seasons playing games with us right now in the Yampa Valley (there has been light snow the past two days) I luckily have a daily reminder that spring really is around the corner…it is just taking its time. Here at my office in Steamboat Springs among the newly fallen snow, is a bunch of daffodils that have just bloomed. The are in the back of our office and even though they stand alone they are a beautiful yellow reminder that spring has not forgotten us, it is just taking a few more weeks to get here than usual. Check out this link for this weekends forecast.

 

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I thought it was over.  I just enjoyed some 60+ degree days in shorts and a t-shirt and started to tan my freakishly sun deprived skin.  As I look out my window I see it snowing.  Now let me tell you it is not just snowing, I think I can safely say it is dumping!!  Outside my window there is already about 2 inches of accumulation and we are expecting 3-5 inches.  The snowy weather is not expected to stay long, by Sunday we are looking at temperatures of 58 degrees.  I think this is one of the truly unique qualities about Colorado, one day or even hour it is snowing and the next day it is almost 60 degrees. 

 

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The 27th Annual Steamboat Marathon is coming up quickly, so those avid runners out there better be training hard! There are only 32 days left until the Marathon. Yes, you read that right; it’s not a typo, 32 days left! Those of you reading this wondering if you can still sign up, the answer is yes! Though the Half Marathon is completely full, the Marathon and the 10k Fun Run/Walk are still open.

 

The Marathon course was selected by Runner’s World as one of the “10 Most Scenic Marathons of the Year”; the Course begins at historic Hahns Peak Village, follows a paved road through Elk River Valley, and finishes at the courthouse downtown.

 

If you are interested in something smaller than the full Marathon, the 10k is perfect for you. The 10k starts on 5th Street of downtown and heads up to Maple Street, heads onto Amethyst Drive past the Middle School to Strawberry Park Road. You then follow North Park back towards town. For more information on the 27th Annual Steamboat Marathon check out www.steamboatmarathon.com.

 

If you’re not the running type but want to be apart of the Marathon we are still in need of volunteers. Please contact Kristi White at (970) 875-7006 if you are interested in help out wih this great event.

 

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