Steamboat Pilot & Today

Yampa Valley Feeds owner Tammie Delaney said she is closing her retail store to focus on promoting the Hayden Granary as a community gathering place. The barn on her property continues to host dances, weddings, fundraisers and other gatherings. Photo by Scott Franz

Farmer Jason (Jason Ringenberg) performs a children's concert Tuesday at the Strings Music Pavilion. Farmer Jason delivered his high-energy show to entertain the large crowd. Photo by John F. Russell

Farmer Jason (Jason Ringenberg) jokes with the audience while performing a children's concert Tuesday afternoon at the Strings Music Pavilion. Photo by John F. Russell

Farmer Jason (Jason Ringenberg) brings his own blend of humor and music to the crowd Tuesday while performing a children's concert at Strings Music Pavilion. Photo by John F. Russell

Farmer Jason (Jason Ringenberg) performs a children's concert Tuesday at the Strings Music Pavilion. Farmer Jason delivered his high-energy show to entertain the large crowd. Photo by John F. Russell

Farmer Jason (Jason Ringenberg) brings his own blend of humor and music to the crowd Tuesday while performing a children's concert at the Strings Music Pavilion. Photo by John F. Russell

Sunset shot from the West Condos looking toward Sleeping Giant. Shot in early July. Submitted by: Matt Helm

From the Top of the World looking toward Emerald Mountain on July 24. Submitted by: Matt Helm

Campers Grace Alfone, standing, and Charley Lodwick take part in the wheelbarrow race during the second annual Camp Olympics at Soda Creek Elementary School on Tuesday afternoon. Several summer camp programs took part in the Camp Olympics, which included a variety of events including the cookie races, wheelbarrow races, obstacle courses and a water balloon launch. Photo by John F. Russell

Campers Grace Alfone, right, and Charley Lodwick get splashed by a water balloon during the second annual Camp Olympics at Soda Creek Elementary School on Tuesday afternoon. Photo by John F. Russell

Caroline Gilchrist attempt to move a cookie from her forehead to her mouth during the second annual Camp Olympics at Soda Creek Elementary School on Tuesday afternoon. Several summer camp programs took part in the Camp Olympics, which included a variety of events including the cookie races, wheelbarrow races, obstacle courses and a water balloon launch. Photo by John F. Russell

Elena Mather prepares to get soaked by a water balloon during the second annual Camp Olympics at Soda Creek Elementary School on Tuesday afternoon. Photo by John F. Russell

Steamboat Springs swimmer Blake Worsley competes in the 800-meter freestyle relay Tuesday. Worsley was competing for Team Canada, which finished 14th. Swimming Canada Communications/courtesy

I had to get a little distance before I took photos of a bear who appeared right across the Elk River, then swam to my side. Submitted by: Steve Moos

I had to get a little distance before I took photos of a bear who appeared right across the Elk River, then swam to my side. Submitted by: Steve Moos

I had to get a little distance before I took photos of a bear who appeared right across the Elk River, then swam to my side. Submitted by: Steve Moos

I had to get a little distance before I took photos of a bear who appeared right across the Elk River, then swam to my side. Submitted by: Steve Moos

I had to get a little distance before I took photos of a bear who appeared right across the Elk River, then swam to my side. Submitted by: Steve Moos

I had to get a little distance before I took photos of a bear who appeared right across the Elk River, then swam to my side. Submitted by: Steve Moos

I had to get a little distance before I took photos of a bear who appeared right across the Elk River, then swam to my side. Submitted by: Steve Moos

I had to get a little distance before I took photos of a bear who appeared right across the Elk River, then swam to my side. Submitted by: Steve Moos

I had to get a little distance before I took photos of a bear who appeared right across the Elk River, then swam to my side. Submitted by: Steve Moos

I had to get a little distance before I took photos of a bear who appeared right across the Elk River, then swam to my side. Submitted by: Steve Moos

I had to get a little distance before I took photos of a bear who appeared right across the Elk River, then swam to my side. Submitted by: Steve Moos

I had to get a little distance before I took photos of a bear who appeared right across the Elk River, then swam to my side. Submitted by: Steve Moos

Just above the first bridge on Sarvis Creek. Submitted by: Jerry Jackson

The winners of the Bald Eagle Lake Open Water Swim Series celebrate after Monday's finale. Ruth Abate, from left, Tyler Terranova, Samantha Terranova and Scott Weir were crowned champions. Courtesy photo

From left, South Routt County’s Jace Logan, 11, and Eric Logan, 14, pose for a photo after winning a world championship in ribbon roping at the Little Britches National Finals Rodeo in Pueblo. Jeannie Jo Logan / Courtesy