Steamboat Pilot & Today

Submitted by: Kevin Marsden

Submitted by: Kevin Marsden

Submitted by: Kevin Marsden

Submitted by: Kevin Marsden

Submitted by: Kevin Marsden

Tubers Ashtyn Franks and Landon Pollock wade into the waters of the Yampa River on Thursday to escape the heat in Steamboat Springs. Colorado Parks and Wildlife and city of Steamboat Springs officials Thursday afternoon asked everyone to stay out of the Yampa as it continues to flow below 85 cubic feet per second. Photo by John F. Russell

Local cycling advocate Corey Piscopo was uninjured, but his bike was severely damaged after a collision involving another cyclist Wednesday evening on Spring Creek Trail. Courtesy photo

Officials say the fire conditions in Routt County are the most severe they’ve seen in years. The conditions have led state officials to enact even tighter fire restrictions. Photo by John F. Russell

The University of Colorado’s Tesla Quartet, the new quartet-in-residence at Strings Music Festival, will kick off Music on the Green’s free lunchtime concert series Thursday. Courtesy photo

Andres Cardenes, left, and Monique Mead, right, are the music directors of Strings Music Festival. The festival opens its 25th season Saturday with the Opening Night Orchestra. Cristin Frey / Courtesy

A new Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage store will open in Steamboat and occupy about 12,000 square feet in the former David Chase Furniture and Rugs store at 355 Lincoln Ave. Nelson Harvey/Glenwood Springs Post Independent

Blackberry Smoke, a Southern rock band fresh off a tour with Eric Church, will play at 9:30 p.m. Friday at Ghost Ranch. The show costs $10. Courtesy photo

Butterfly sits on a lilac plant. Submitted by: Sam Huff

Members of the Steamboat Swim Team celebrate after competing in Grand Junction during the weekend. Courtesy photo

Steamboat Springs resident Dave Meissner packs up at Orange Peel Bicycle Service in downtown Steamboat Springs after taking a pit stop in the town while riding in the Tour Divide mountain bike race. Meissner was in 19th place as of Thursday evening. Photo by Joel Reichenberger