steamboat springs of granby?

the 18th is my first wedding anniversary and my wife and I want to get away for a short weekend. maybe stay saturday night somewhere.
I would like to do some fishing while we are up there. I know granby well and places to fish there, but don't know much about the lodging and need some recommendations.
We have camped on the lake up there and had a good time doing that. she is almost 6 months pregnant now, so I am kinda guessing camping is out of the question this time.
so other activities would be great as well. let me know what you guys have done or recommend.

as for steamboat, she would like to go there and I have stayed there a few times in a hotel and went to the hot springs there.
fishing would be nice as well. river or lake would be fine.
activities and lodging info would be nice as well!

any other places you guys can think of within 3 hours or so of denver would be nice as well.

We definitely want to get somewhere, at least 1 night on saturday, if not 2 on friday and saturday.

thanks for the info!

We like to go to Estes Park every fall and stay in a cabin for a couple nights. We always go to Rock Mount Cottages, but they may be booked. Very nice cabins/cottages, but also very popular. http://www.rockmountcottages.com/ Don't know anything about Steamboat Springs.

How much do you want to spend? Fancy or casual lodging?

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We like to go to Estes Park every fall and stay in a cabin for a couple nights. We always go to Rock Mount Cottages, but they may be booked. Very nice cabins/cottages, but also very popular. http://www.rockmountcottages.com/ Don't know anything about Steamboat Springs.

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we have actually stayed with them!

we have been to estes a lot and want to find something new to explore. pretty much something new within a few hour drive and nothing to terribly expensive. we have talked a little bit about what we want to do, but it will ultimately just fall on me to make the decisions and make it happen, so I am looking for any and all options!

Well, never stayed there, but there's a resort of some kind in Hot Sulphur Springs on US40, before you get to Kremmling. And there's a really nice unmanned public range just a few miles past there, between HSS and Parshall. http://www.hotsulphursprings.com/

Look at vrbo.com vaction rentals by owner, We stayed in a killer place in Stemaboat for 275. per night.
Fished the Yampa, played some golf.

Fishing in the rivers by Steamboat is a little challenging right now due to the Yampa and Elk river both above flood stage. With the high rivers the fish really spread out and there is very fast current. Look into Stagecoach reservoir or Steamboat lake. There is also some trout ponds in town.

Hey live a little take a float tube you can whitewater while trolling, very fast.

I like Granby, you can always head up through Beyers to hit the range too [Beer]

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How much do you want to spend? Fancy or casual lodging?

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casual

all rivers in the mountains are up.
eagle is 4'+
White is 6'+

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Originally Posted by Byte Stryke

all rivers in the mountains are up.
eagle is 4'+
White is 6'+

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guess panning for gold might not be the greatest idea then!

What about Glenwood Springs? Not sure about the fishing there but I am sure the wife would be happy. [Beer]

We went to Glenwood for Memorial day weekend, rafting was great think it was a good weekend for it as the water hadn't peaked to max flow.
Hot springs, massages, great food.

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What about Glenwood Springs? Not sure about the fishing there but I am sure the wife would be happy. [Beer]

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umm I am here in GS and its full of oompah coaches and granola chompin tree huggers...


and water

both rivers are trying to breech their banks

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umm I am here in GS and its full of oompah coaches and granola chompin tree huggers...

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And you know of a mountain town where these things don't exist? [Coffee]

A wife that's 6 mos. preggers probably ain't too interested in whitewater rafting.....just my guess.

Steamboat is a long ass dregs haul, isnt it? Estes should'nt be too bad, cept for weekends getting up there with all the idiots and nuts that pass on a double yellow.

the Swiss Village,lodge (forgot) is sort of rustic woody, but new and clean. Ah, you missed the off season though.

Id go for those cabins if they aren't all booked.

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Steamboat is a long ass dregs haul,

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3 hours from my house in northglenn
and they are working on the eastbound lower levels in the canyon, so its down to 1 lane each way and 40mph, if you are lucky

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We went to Glenwood for Memorial day weekend, rafting was great think it was a good weekend for it as the water hadn't peaked to max flow.
Hot springs, massages, great food.

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She would like all of it except the rafting. 6 months pregnant!
I think that may be a good idea.

I talked her into camping last night but now I am questioning it. We have cots and nice sleeping bags and a hood tent with a heater so it would be comfortable but not sure how smart it is on my part.
is there any decent camping close to glenwood?

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A wife that's 6 mos. preggers probably ain't too interested in whitewater rafting.....just my guess.

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Nailed it!

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3 hours from my house in northglenn
and they are working on the eastbound lower levels in the canyon, so its down to 1 lane each way and 40mph, if you are lucky

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Yeah that seals re deal that steamboat is a no-go.

I think glenwood is the spot. Now I just need yo figure out the details.

Restaurant ideas? Camping or lodging? Activites fit for a preggo wife?

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Well, never stayed there, but there's a resort of some kind in Hot Sulphur Springs on US40, before you get to Kremmling. And there's a really nice unmanned public range just a few miles past there, between HSS and Parshall. http://www.hotsulphursprings.com/

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+1 for this area. The river maybe blown out for a while though. Plenty of fishing from the road. Might consider staying here: http://www.allingtoninn.com/ in Kremmling.

Congrats! the first 10 years are the hardest...

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Yeah that seals re deal that steamboat is a no-go.

I think glenwood is the spot. Now I just need yo figure out the details.

Restaurant ideas? Camping or lodging? Activites fit for a preggo wife?

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Glenwood Canyon Brewing Company, usually have to wait a little but great food and great beer.
Juicy Lucy's Steak house great too. all on the same road.
Doc Holidays has great burgers and everyone liked their meal there as well.
There is a new seafood place at the west end of town but always had a wait so we bypassed it till the fervor dies down.

Glenwood Springs - ride the tramway up to the top of the mountain. There's a nice little amusement park up there, you'll dig the mountain coaster thing but she probably can't ride it. The Caverns is a nice tour, and a chance to get out of the heat into the coolness. There's even a decent restaurant up there.

Oh, the pool is cool too, but stinky because of the minerals.

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Glenwood Canyon Brewing Company, usually have to wait a little but great food and great beer.
Juicy Lucy's Steak house great too. all on the same road.
Doc Holidays has great burgers and everyone liked their meal there as well.
There is a new seafood place at the west end of town but always had a wait so we bypassed it till the fervor dies down.

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awesome thanks for the ideas

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Glenwood Springs - ride the tramway up to the top of the mountain. There's a nice little amusement park up there, you'll dig the mountain coaster thing but she probably can't ride it. The Caverns is a nice tour, and a chance to get out of the heat into the coolness. There's even a decent restaurant up there.

Oh, the pool is cool too, but stinky because of the minerals.

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We were told the tramway was pretty cool and we definitely want to hit the caverns up.

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+1 for this area. The river maybe blown out for a while though. Plenty of fishing from the road. Might consider staying here: http://www.allingtoninn.com/ in Kremmling.

Congrats! the first 10 years are the hardest...

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that doesn't seem too bad. Was $92/night at one at $110 at the other.

What about camping? I still haven't made a final decision on whether or not to suck it up and buy the room or to take my chances and camp it out and hope things go smooth. she has been camping before so it isn't a big deal, but if there is a designated camp ground with some facilities that would be nice for her.

anyone have an idea what the temps get down to at night in those areas?

JMHO, but camping with a pregnant woman seems to me like a sure recipe for unhappiness. I'd bet she'd be much happier with a comfy bed, nice shower, and cool AC. But that's just how I think, what do I know.....

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JMHO, but camping with a pregnant woman seems to me like a sure recipe for unhappiness. I'd bet she'd be much happier with a comfy bed, nice shower, and cool AC. But that's just how I think, what do I know.....

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I consider that, but my cheapness is what is holding me back. I did try to bid on some hotels up there but didn't score for the price that I wanted. damn weekends are always harder to get good deals on.
I am sure I will end up sucking it up and paying the money. I just like to save whenever I can. I am paying for her masters right now to keep from her getting any more student loans which ultimately are mine as well. I grew up never taking on any debt and I don't have any in my name other than my house which unless I could do what I wanted and take drastic measures I would not do as well. I would be content saving money while living on a few acres in a trailer with a well and a outhouse, but that is just me. I'll just work extra hard to get out from under a house and truly have some freedom!

anyways, back to the 18th! yeah I am sure I will get a hotel. something in town would be best, under $70 for the night would be awesome, but whatever it takes I guess.

I do think we will do the cavern and tram tour. looks like $22/each for the day. anyone know of a coupon or cheaper rates?

that will probably be our saturday. now we just need to figure out a nice dinner spot for saturday and some activity to do on sunday morning and a spot for lunch, then head home after that.

Scored a hotel for a price I was happy with so we are up here now! At the top of the tram ride now waiting on our majestic cavern tour!

Although I did figure out my aides care is due for a brake job. Rotors are warped...apparently she has done a good job on them driving downtown for her masters so those are getting done this week.

Thanks for the help and ideas

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Although I did figure out my aides care is due for a brake job.

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