Storm Peak Brewery

Personally, we're getting into Scottish beer now, but let's take it back to Colorado for a second. There's been a huge shift towards craft breweries in Colorado in the past few years - apparently the state is home to almost 230 breweries and is responsible for more than 10% of the nation's craft breweries. Hooray! Steamboat isn't missing out on this trend either, with two breweries: Butcherknife Brewing Company and Storm Peak Brewing Company.

We hung out at Storm Peak a few times this summer and it was so much fun - you can try small glasses of their beers (or have a big one!), there's a popcorn machine for snacks, dogs are welcome and there are big picnic tables where you can sit and hang out with friends.

A few other perks: the building faces the sun and gets the sun all day long. They have corn hole, which you can drag out into the driveway and play with friends. And there's a tiny Mexican restaurant, Taco Cabo, right across the street so if you get hungry you can run out and grab a few tacos to go and bring them back to your picnic table to snack on.

 On September 5th, they're celebrating their one year anniversary, so stop by if you're in Steamboat that weekend!

PS - The photos are by my friend Danielle, a Steamboat-based photographer, who can make even beer look beautiful! If you need any photos, definitely check her out.

Steamboat Spot: Bella Vista Estate

The other night, my friend Danielle and I had a chance to go up to Bella Vista Estate to watch the sunset and take a few pictures.

Bella Vista is a vacation rental, used for fun events like weddings and family reunions and it's so beautiful up there. It's on Rabbit Ears pass and has the best views of Steamboat down below. If you're thinking of doing a big group vacation or family reunion in Steamboat, it would be the perfect spot. The property is surrounded by wildflowers and there are so many neat spots to sit outside with a drink or for dinner - including a hammock overlooking the lake below!

 And how amazing is the pool?! They also have an incredible hot tub and a fire pit where it would be so fun to make S'mores and watch the sun set...

Thanks for having us, Bella Vista! The 3rd and 4th beautiful photos are by Danielle.

PS - What to do in Steamboat in the summer and our favorite Steamboat happy hour.

A Summer Weekend in Steamboat

Have you ever been to Steamboat Springs? We're lucky enough to live here in the summers and I've grown to love it. There's a really relaxed, laid back vibe here (perfect for summer) and there is so much to do, for everyone. Here's what we'd recommend for a weekend in Steamboat: