Steamboat Pilot & Today

Sleeping Giant Group partner Steve Hofman, middle, speaks with Craig City Council member Don Jones after Thursday night’s community meeting at the Moffat County Fairgrounds, where a proposed casino near Yampa Valley Regional Airport was discussed. Photo by Matt Stensland

These three were seen on Fish Creek Falls Road and Harwig Circle on Thursday morning. Submitted by: Shannon Lukens.

These three were seen on Fish Creek Falls Road and Harwig Circle on Thursday morning. Submitted by: Shannon Lukens.

Horseback riders depart for an afternoon trail ride Thursday at the Vista Verde Guest Ranch. Photo by Scott Franz

Patrons of sunset on the mountain wait for a shuttle to take them down after the gondola closed. Submitted by: Matthew Grasse

Horseback riding is a big draw at the Vista Verde Guest Ranch north of Steamboat Springs. Photo by Scott Franz

Horseback riders practice Thursday at the Vista Verde Guest Ranch. Photo by Scott Franz

Amey Hugg rides Chloe on Thursday at the Vista Verde Guest Ranch north of Steamboat Springs. Photo by Scott Franz

Following an ancient Incan trail on the way down to the village of Lari. Michael Majcherczyk/Courtesy

The expedition team approaches Camp 1 at 16,200 feet after crossing the Continental Divide of the Andes. Michael Majcherczyk/Courtesy

The expedition team stands at the newly confirmed source at the headwaters of the Rio Apacheta. Courtesy photo

Source No. 1 is shown on the Rio Carhuasanta. Michael Majcherczyk/Courtesy

Janet Semerian Pere and Elijah sign their marriage certificate. Courtesy photo

Organizers with Citizens Supporting Property Rights estimated more than 60 people attended a county commissioner candidates forum Monday in Hayden. Courtesy photo

Brothers Past guitarist Tom Hamilton brings his Americana country band to Steamboat Springs. American Babies plays a free show Sunday at Ghost Ranch. Courtesy photo

Trooper takes a nap Thursday as Colleen Russo, left, and Patrick King listen to a horse riding lesson inside the indoor practice arena of the Vista Verde Guest Ranch. The ranch was voted the top winter dude ranch and the top dude ranch for kids on a national website. Photo by Scott Franz

Lemmy waits for Kelly Gilleland to toss a rock into the waters of the Yampa River on Thursday afternoon. Local residents were treated to cooler temperatures Thursday in a sign that fall is just around the corner. Photo by John F. Russell

Plein air painting in Steamboat combines artistic expression and the scenic backdrop of the Yampa Valley. Photo by Nicole Inglis

Bonnie McGee points out nuances in the landscape she aims to capture while plein air painting this summer at the Yampa River. McGee is one of four founding members of a new group, the Steamboat Springs Plein Air Painters, which aims to foster the growth of an outdoor painting culture in Steamboat. The four will present their work at a September art show at the Artists' Gallery of Steamboat. Photo by Nicole Inglis

Submitted by: Josh Tremellen

The Gypsy Lumberjacks, of Minneapolis, blend world sounds with traditional folksy bluegrass. They play a free show at 9:30 p.m. Friday at Old Town Pub. Christopher Shaffner/Courtesy