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The Yampa River flows 250 miles (400 km) through northwestern Colorado, United States. Rising in the Rocky Mountains, it is a tributary of the Green River and a major part of the Colorado River system. The Yampa is one of the few free-flowing rivers in the western United States, with only a few small dams and diversions.
The Yampa (Yapudttka, Yampadttka, Yamparka, Yamparika) [citation needed] lived in the Yampa River Valley area and north of White River of the present-day state of Colorado [1] [2] near the Parianuche who lived to the south. They were called "root eaters". [2]
Yampa River State Park provides 13 access points for boaters along 134 miles (216 km) of the Yampa River from Hayden to the eastern boundary of Dinosaur National Monument. [2] Walkways and hiking trails explore the river's canyons and riparian zones , surrounding rock formations , and natural habitats .
Hayden is located near the Yampa Valley Regional Airport, by which Hayden is one of the smallest communities in the U.S. to have mainline passenger jet service provided by American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Southwest Airlines and United Airlines on a scheduled basis.
Steamboat Springs – known colloquially as "The Boat" – is located in the upper valley of the Yampa River, along U.S. Highway 40, just west of the Continental Divide and Rabbit Ears Pass. It is located approximately 150 miles northwest of Denver , and sits approximately 45 miles south of the Wyoming border. [ 11 ]
At this time, KQZR broadcast on 102.5 FM (often recalled as "Zee-one oh two!") 24 hours per day and provided a fully staffed full-time news department with roving reporters, one of which was the well-known political reporter Sarah McClendon. Ms.
Yampa Valley Airport Regional covers 671 acres (272 ha) at an elevation of 6,606 feet (2,014 m). Its asphalt runway, 10/28, is 10,000 by 150 feet (3,048 by 46 m). [1]In 2018 the airport completed an expansion of the apron that added a seventh aircraft parking position; in 2020 the terminal was being expanded to add a seventh gate and expanded ticketing area.
Elk Mountain is a summit in Routt County, Colorado.The mountain lies to the northwest of Steamboat Springs and is easily seen from the city, especially from along Lincoln Avenue (U.S. Route 40), Steamboat's main street.