Home to recreation, national forest land, and a scenic waterfall, the Fish Creek Basin in Steamboat Springs hosts a variety of interests and land uses. This project will explore the environmental history of Fish Creek and the relationship between the various land users.

Fish Creek Basin is a part of the 2.9 million acres of the Medicine Bow- Routt National forest. This massive land area covers an expanse from Central Colorado all the way to northeastern Wyoming. One of the largest projects the USFS works on is managing the Mountain Pine Beetle infestation. Although the majority of Steamboat’s… Read more

Today, Fish Creek is known for its recreation and accessibility. The main waterfall overlook trail is wheelchair accessible and features and educational tour of the flora and fauna of the region for hikers. Trail #1102 or the “Long Lake Trail” is the direct trail to the iconic bridge where hikers and kayakers alike meet to… Read more