Zoom in to see the numbered circles that represent festival venue locations by double clicking anywhere on the map or use the + button in the lower left-hand corner. Click and hold to drag the map in any direction. Zoom in until a numbered circle is completely visible and then click on it for additional information. All locations and directions are below.
1.
Bud Werner Memorial Library – Festival Headquarters
1289 Lincoln Avenue (This is US Hwy 40 as it enters downtown Steamboat) Steamboat Springs, CO
- (1) Library Hall
Inside the Bud Werner Memorial Library - (1) Festival Store
Next to Library Hall at the Bud Werner Memorial Library - (1) Information Desk
Next to Library Hall at the Bud Werner Memorial Library - (1) Library Lawn
Outside the Bud Werner Memorial Library - (1) Core Trail (Guided Bird Walk)
Outside the Bud Werner Memorial Library next to the parking lot
2.
Stockbridge Transit Center (shuttles for crane-viewings)
1505 Lincoln Avenue
Steamboat Springs, CO
0.6 mi. west of Bud Werner Memorial Library; Turn left at first light past 13th Street.
3.
Steamboat Lake State Park Marina (Scenic Excursion by Pontoon Boat)
61450 CR 62
Clark, CO
From the Library head northwest on Lincoln Avenue/US Hwy 40 toward 13th St. for 1.3 miles. From Steamboat (Hwy 40), drive North on CR 129/Elk River Rd. Continue to follow CR 129 for 26 miles. Turn left at CR 62. Take the 2nd left into Steamboat Lake State Park (Dutch Hill campground). Continue on this road until you nearly reach the end. Turn left opposite the Laundry building into the lower parking lot. Park close to the swim beach. Meet at the picnic tables in front of the marina store. Allow at least 45-60 minutes from the library. $10/vehicle day use fee or CO State Park Pass required.
4.
The Nature Conservancy’s (TNC) Carpenter Ranch
13250 US Hwy 40
Hayden, CO
Approximately 20 miles west of Steamboat Springs, look for a sign on the north side of US Hwy 40 for “Carpenter Ranch”; turn onto the dirt road and park at the Visitor Center. Drive time is ~25 minutes from the Library.
5.
Yampa River Botanic Park and Trillium House
1000 Pamela Lane
Steamboat Springs, CO
From US Hwy 40/Lincoln Ave turn west on Emerald Park Ln at the Hampton Inn and Suites sign. Continue over the railroad tracks. Turn left into the parking lot. Walk to the park entrance. The park can also be accessed by walking or biking on the Yampa River Core Trail. Trillium House is the Park’s Headquarters and can be found in the southwest corner, at the far end of the Botanic Park. Give about 10 minutes to walk from the parking lot to Trillium house. Drive time is ~10 minutes from the Library.
6.
Mt. Harris (Mt. Harris History and Birds Walk)
Along Hwy 40 west of Steamboat Springs
From Steamboat, take Hwy 40/Lincoln Ave west (toward Milner and Hayden). 6.8 miles past Milner, turn into the pull-off on the south side of the Hwy. There is a historical marker here for Mt Harris and it is directly across Hwy 40 from CR 52. Once you pull off, there will be someone there to direct you to the parking area further down the road. Drive time from Library is ~25 minutes.
7.
Yampa Preserve (Guided Bird Walk)
Along Hwy 40 west of Steamboat Springs
From Steamboat, take Hwy 40/Lincoln Ave west (toward Milner and Hayden) for 18 miles. The Preserve is on the left immediately after you cross the railroad tracks and Yampa River. Park in the pullover on the side of Hwy 40. Drive time from Bud Werner Library is ~25 mins.
8.
Catamount Lake House (Rehder Ranch Bird Walk)
30065 Waters Edge Trail
Steamboat Springs, CO
From US Hwy 40/Lincoln Ave, travel south towards Oak Creek. Turn right onto Hwy 131. Turn left onto CR 18 (it occurs at a bend in the hwy). Go past the 1st entrance to Catamount (Water’s Edge Trail) and turn left into the 2nd Catamount entrance (Water’s Edge Trail). Park in the parking lot. Drive time from Library is about 25 minutes.
9.
Fish Creek Falls (Guided Bird Walk)
34165 Fish Creek Falls Rd.
Steamboat Springs, CO
From US Hwy 40 (Lincoln Ave.) go north on 3rd Street and turn right onto Fish Creek Falls Rd. Continue 4 miles to parking lot. $5/vehicle day use fee.
10.
TS Jost Ranch (Ranch Tour)
12565 County Road 70
Hayden, CO
From Steamboat, take US Hwy 40/Lincoln Ave west toward Hayden. In 18 miles, turn right onto CR 70 immediately before the railroad tracks and bridge over the Yampa River. In 3.5 miles, turn left into Jost Ranch. There are red wagon wheels at the entrance to the ranch. You will be directed on where to park. Drive from Bud Werner Library is ~30 mins.
11.
Steamboat Ski Resort (Guided Nature Walk)
2305 Mt. Werner Circle
Steamboat Springs, CO 80487
From downtown Steamboat: From Steamboat Springs, take Lincoln Ave south and get off the ramp for Mount Werner Road.Turn left at the stop sign crossing under Lincoln Ave (Hwy 40). Mount Werner Road becomes Mount Werner Circle.
Free Parking is available in the UPPER KNOLL LOT on your left. There is a short walk to the base.
For paid parking within walking distance of the gondola continue on Mount Werner Circle to one of 3 options. The LOWER KNOLL PARKING LOT $10 per day) is just east of the upper Knoll Lot, near the round-a-bout. For additional Parking options continue on Mount Werner Circle to the STEAMBOAT SQUARE GARAGE ($15/day) or SKI TIME SQUARE GARAGE ($15/day).
Once you have parked, proceed down the escalator to the entrance to the Steamboat Gondola where the Nature Walk will begin. (For more info on parking at the ski area, click here.)
12.
Loudy-Simpson Park (Guided Bird Walk)
1009 S Ranney Street
Craig, CO
From Steamboat: Head west on Hwy 40 towards Craig. Once in Craig, turn left (south) onto Ranney Street (Hwy 394), go over 2 bridges and just after the 2nd bridge, turn right (west) into the parking lot). Meet at the kid’s playground under the shade trees.
From Craig: From Downtown Craig on Hwy 40, turn south onto Ranney Street (Hwy 394), go over 2 bridges and just after the 2nd bridge, turn right (west) into the parking lot). Meet at the kid’s playground under the shade trees.
13.
West Twin Cinema (film)
29 E Victory Way
Craig, CO
From Steamboat: Head west on Hwy 40 towards Craig. Once in Craig, the cinema will be on your right, just before Hwy 13. The cinema is about 41 miles from downtown Steamboat and drive time is about 1 hour from the Library.
From Craig: The cinema is located just east of Hwy 13 on E Victory Way in downtown Craig. You will need to be traveling west on E Victory Way or be on Russell Street to access the cinema.
14.
Yampa Valley Brewing Hop House
1125 Lincoln Ave
Steamboat Springs, CO
Located across the street from the Bud Werner Memorial Library on the corner of 12th and Lincoln in downtown Steamboat Springs.
