Steamboat Pilot & Today

The sun sets on Sleeping Giant on Saturday evening. Sunshine and mild temperatures in the 50s and low 60s are forecast for the first part of the week. Photo by Matt Stensland

Bouncer at Elks Tavern in Oak Creek. Submitted by: Jeff Hall

Two successful fishermen. Submitted by: Johnny Fisher

Here is part of the crowd of more than 60 people that attended the Home Ranch fishing derby to benefit the North Routt Community Charter School. More than 90 fish were caught, and hundreds of dollars were raised for the school. One of the four fish tagged worth $50 was caught, as well. Submitted by: Johnny Fisher

Fish Creek Falls on Saturday. Submitted by: Torre Wilkinson

Sky at Fish Creek Falls on Saturday. Submitted by: Torre Wilkinson

The players on Hayden's sideline erupt as Jordan Ferrier returns an interception for a touchdown late in the second quarter of Saturday's playoff game against Akron. The play gave the Tigers the chance to tie, but a quick touchdown on the Rams' ensuing possession meant the return was as close as Hayden would get to pulling off the upset. Photo by Joel Reichenberger

Akron’s Levi Hottinger runs past Hayden’s Jordan Ferrier on Saturday. Hottinger was one leg of a varied offensive attack that eventually overran the Tigers, 44-28, and ended their season. Photo by Joel Reichenberger

Ranch gate and snow capped peaks near Walden. Submitted by: Jeff Hall

Water is sprayed on a wildfire Aug. 3 near the Hayden Station power plant. Not accounting for numerous small lightning-caused fires in Routt National Forest, there were 51 wildfires in Routt County that burned an estimated 1,091 acres, Routt County Emergency Management Director Bob Struble said. Photo by Matt Stensland

Runners come down Amethyst Drive during the Girls on the Run 5-kilometer running event Saturday. The run started at Steamboat Springs Middle School. Photo by Matt Stensland