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Why Boulder Neighborhoods Can Feel 17 Degrees Cooler

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As Boulder wakes up to another scorching summer Sunday, the official temperature tells only part of... Continue Reading

Ralphie Shines at Folsom Field in Boulder

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Boulder’s Outdoor Picture of the Day: Ralphie Shines at Folsom Field Some landmarks tell you... Continue Reading

Boulder’s Cool-Down Food Tour for the Summer Heat

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Boulder is emerging from one of its hottest Julys on record, complete with prolonged stretches in... Continue Reading

CU Boulder Move-In Survival Guide 2026: What to Expect the Day You Arrive

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Move-in is almost here. First-year and returning residence hall students will arrive by appointment... Continue Reading

Boulder Dog of the Day: Senior Water Dog’s Favorite Log at the Lake

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Today's Boulder Dog of the Day – Log Edition Some dogs chase tennis balls. Others are obsessed... Continue Reading

5 Wellness Essentials Every Boulder Resident Should Own

John Mali Health & Wellbeing

Nestled against the Flatirons, Boulder has always had this reputation, and honestly, it's... Continue Reading

Rattlesnake Gulch Trail: Boulder’s Hidden Gem with the Historic Crags Hotel Ruins

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Just south of Boulder, tucked inside Eldorado Canyon State Park, lies one of the Front Range's most... Continue Reading

Boulder Heat Wave Returns: Near 100° This Weekend

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Another blast of dangerous summer heat is headed for Boulder. The National Weather Service has... Continue Reading

Boulder Heat Wave: Cool Drinks and Hydration Recipes

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Boulder is heading into another dangerously hot stretch. After reaching 104 degrees on... Continue Reading

Outdoor Picture of the Day: Green Mountain and Colorado’s Continental Divide

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Today’s Outdoor Picture of the Day captures one of Boulder’s most rewarding summit views: Green... Continue Reading

Garden of the Gods: A Perfect Day Trip from Boulder

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Travel + Leisure recently released its list of the most beautiful place in each U.S. state and... Continue Reading

Faces of Boulder: Tubing Edition – CU Students on a Perfect Summer Afternoon

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On a beautiful summer afternoon in Boulder, Boulder Creek sparkles beneath a clear blue sky with... Continue Reading
5 Easy Boulder Hikes Every CU Freshman Should Try

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Welcome to Boulder, Buffs. The Flatirons are impossible to ignore, and your first month on... Continue Reading

Best Places to See Summer Wildflowers Around Boulder Right Now

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Spring may get most of the attention for Boulder’s wildflower season, but the colorful display... Continue Reading

Epic Outdoor Picture of the Day: The Continental Divide Towering Above Boulder

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Some views don't just impress—they remind you why Boulder remains one of America's most... Continue Reading

Boulder’s Best Dog Swimming Spots to Beat the Heat

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Where Boulder Dogs Cool Off During Summer Heat (And How to Keep Them Safe) On a scorching August... Continue Reading
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Boulder’s Cool-Down Food Tour for the Summer Heat

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Boulder is emerging from one of its hottest Julys on record, complete with prolonged stretches in the 90s and several triple-digit days. Then came a... Continue Reading

DIY Boulder Granola: Purely Elizabeth-Inspired Recipe for Under $10

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There's something undeniably Boulder about a great jar of granola. Not the ultra-processed kind that tastes more like dessert than breakfast. The... Continue Reading

Boulder’s Sweetest Spots: 7 Must-Try Donut and Bakery Destinations in Boulder County

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Boulder County is a paradise for pastry lovers, offering everything from colorful, over-the-top doughnuts to elegant European-style pastries and... Continue Reading
Best Mac and Cheese in Boulder: 5 Comfort Food Favorites (2026)

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Not every meal has to be light, healthy, or packed with kale. Sometimes, after a hike through Chautauqua, an afternoon exploring Pearl Street, or a... Continue Reading

Boulder’s Best Summer Salads: Fresh, Healthy & Delicious

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Cooling, bright plates made for heat-wave days Boulder summers hit differently. The dry air, intense sunshine, and stretches of 90-degree days make... Continue Reading

Boulder’s Best Ice Cream & Gelato for the Heat Wave

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When summer temperatures climb into the 90s and beyond, Boulder locals know exactly where to go for relief. After a morning hike beneath the... Continue Reading
Best Healthy Restaurants in Boulder to Beat the Summer Heat (2026)

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As Boulder moves through another stretch of intense summer heat, heavy comfort food can quickly lose its appeal. This is the season for cold smoothie... Continue Reading

Boulder’s Best Farm-to-Table Restaurants in 2026: Where Local Food Truly Begins

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Farm-to-table isn't just a dining trend in Boulder—it's part of who we are. For decades, local chefs, farmers, ranchers, and food artisans have... Continue Reading

Best Smoothies in Boulder, Colorado: Local Juice Bars, Açaí and Fresh Blends

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Boulder and smoothies are a natural match. In a city built around hiking, running, cycling, climbing, yoga, and long days outdoors, a cold fruit... Continue Reading
A Perfect Boulder Mexican Food Crawl: 3 Must-Try Stops

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Boulder has no shortage of places to eat, but sometimes the best way to experience the city’s food scene is not to settle in at one table for the... Continue Reading
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Boulder Real Estate

Boulder’s Most Attainable Neighborhoods for First-Time Homebuyers in 2026

For decades, Boulder has ranked among the most desirable places to live in the United States. With its spectacular Flatirons backdrop, miles of open... Continue Reading

Boulder Ranks Last in Colorado for First-Time Homebuyers

Buying your first home in Boulder has never been easy. A new WalletHub study confirms what many prospective buyers already know: among the 13... Continue Reading

Best Neighborhoods in Boulder, Colorado (2026)

Boulder, Colorado, is known for its stunning Flatirons views, outdoor lifestyle, thriving university culture, and strong sense of community. While... Continue Reading
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Movie Reviews from Boulder Based Critic

Groundhog Thanksgiving

Tim Brennan Movies

If you are a person who a) watches movies and b) is alive, you have seen a time-loop movie. It feels like they’ve been around forever, and while... Continue Reading

Look Homeward

Tim Brennan Movies

As best we can figure, Homer wrote “The Odyssey” somewhere between 725 and 675 B.C.. If you wanted to experience it, you couldn’t buy a print... Continue Reading
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Local Musicians

Colorado Music Festival Celebrates 50th Season in Boulder

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Boulder’s summer soundtrack is in full swing as the Colorado Music Festival celebrates its... Continue Reading

Boulder Bevy Of Bands Prepping For A Studio Session

Lenny Frieling Music

Last night, May 28, 2026, the members of Combinations came together at Stone Cottage Recording... Continue Reading
Famous Bands of Tulagi: Boulder’s Legendary Dive That Launched Rock Stars

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The Small Venue That Made Big History Long before sold-out shows at Red Rocks and global tours,... Continue Reading

Why Boulder Produces So Many Musicians: Boulder Music Scene 2026

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Boulder, Colorado has never been just another college town. Set against the Flatirons and powered... Continue Reading
“FACE” A Cappella Music Postponed!!! Wind Wins Tonight

Lenny Frieling Music

The WIND is the Boulder story today, and sadly not "FACE," the Boulder-based a cappella band. The... Continue Reading

“FACE” Boulder Theater Reminder: Wind Reschedule! To 12-19-2025

Lenny Frieling Music

Tonight's HOPEFULLY The Boulder Night For The Rescheduled "FACE" Concert at the Boulder Theater!... Continue Reading
The “FACE” Concert Rescheduled for Friday: 40% Off Remaining Tickets

Lenny Frieling Music

Face was to perform last night, Tuesday, at the Boulder Theater. At the request of the Boulder... Continue Reading

Face Rocks The Halls Everywhere From The Boulder Theater To Nissis To The Paramount!!!

Lenny Frieling Music

Face is ready for these holiday shows! Be prepared for a great treat. The holidays are back in... Continue Reading
Jorma Kaukonen Near Boulder: Celebrating 85 Years of Genius at the Paramount

Lenny Frieling Music

Lensworth here! Still buzzing with Jorma magic! What a show! Next to Boulder, 30 minutes up the... Continue Reading

Arlo Guthrie & Judy Collins: Boulder Theater and Newport Roots

Lenny Frieling Music

Alice’s Restaurant Just in Time for THANKSGIVING! One good turkey deserves another. As it... Continue Reading
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Local Artists

Boulder Launches Inaugural Poet Laureate Program to Celebrate Literary Arts

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City invites community nominations for new literary ambassador position with $16,000 in total... Continue Reading

Boulder’s Palette: Where Creativity Meets the Mountains

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Imagine an artist's palette splashed with vibrant colors, a well-used paintbrush resting nearby,... Continue Reading

Boulder’s Barns: Red and Yellow Barns Are Iconic!

Lenny Frieling Lensworth’s Pic of the Day

The Yellow Barn on North Broadway near the Greenbriar is a wonderful subject. This is... Continue Reading
Boulder’s Iconic Red Barn Comes to Life in Lenny “Lensworth” Frieling’s First Barn Painting

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A Classic Boulder Barn Framed by the Snow-Capped Continental Divide Some scenes simply define... Continue Reading

Boulder Arts Week 2026: 5 Instagrammable Spots & Free Events Starting Tomorrow

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Spring has officially arrived in Boulder, Colorado—and with it comes one of the city’s most... Continue Reading

Boulder’s Lensworth: The Judge Who Teaches You How to See

Lenny Frieling Photography

A Lifetime of Stories, Now Shared Through the Camera In Boulder, some... Continue Reading
Boulder’s Backyard on Canvas: Landscape Artist Jay Moore

Reid Friedenberg Arts

Boulder residents know the magic of Colorado's mountain landscapes—the way light hits the... Continue Reading

Through My Eye: Lensworth’s First Book and Book Signing

Lenny Frieling Arts

Lenny “Lensworth” Frieling is thrilled to announce the release of his very first book, a... Continue Reading

Kelly Angelovic, Boulder Artist: Owning Beauty, Showing Up, Living True

Kate Galt Arts

In the heart of Boulder lives an artist whose life and work embody a deep reverence for integrity,... Continue Reading
Why Boulder Deserves the Title of America’s Most Artistic Town

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Boulder, Colorado: America’s Most Artistic Town Boulder, Colorado isn’t just a mountain town... Continue Reading
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Empowering Youth

Our Stories

A couple weeks ago, I found myself wandering down Santa Fe, moving slowly, almost aimlessly, pulled along by color, by texture, by the quiet... Continue Reading

The Boulder Before Boulder

My grandma laughs when she describes the Boulder she arrived in. There were things she and my grandpa Joe were used to buying back East: prosciutto,... Continue Reading

It’s Hard to Dream, Think, or Build New Systems if You Haven’t Healed

Dream Tank’s Systems Change Lab was supposed to be a build sprint: practical tools, real-world testing, something a city could hold in its... Continue Reading
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Faces of Boulder

Faces of Boulder: A Summit Worth Every Step at Bear Peak

One of Boulder's most unforgettable adventures ends at the summit of Bear Peak. Standing approximately 8,461 feet above sea level, Bear Peak ranks... Continue Reading

Faces of Boulder: A Perfect Day Hiking the Flatirons at Chautauqua Park

Rising dramatically above Chautauqua Park, these striking sandstone formations have become the city's defining landmark and one of Colorado's most... Continue Reading

Faces of Boulder: Walker Ranch Mountain Biking Adventure

Walker Ranch has a way of reminding you why Boulder is considered one of America's mountain biking capitals. The moment your tires leave the... Continue Reading
Faces of Boulder: Family Fun Fills Pearl Street on a Perfect Colorado Day

Some of Boulder’s best moments aren’t found on a hiking trail or mountaintop—they happen on the iconic Pearl Street Mall. Today’s Faces of... Continue Reading

Faces of Boulder: Flatirons Float — Finding Peace One Paddle Stroke at a Time

Some Faces of Boulder capture adventure. Others capture joy. Today's photo captures something even more meaningful—peace. Our featured paddler... Continue Reading

Faces of Boulder: Classic Tubing & Rafting Fun on Boulder Creek This Summer

Boulder summers come alive on Boulder Creek, where glacier-fed waters create the perfect setting for classic tubing and rafting. Locals and visitors... Continue Reading
Faces of Boulder: Tubing & Tails on a Hot Summer Day Along Boulder Creek

On a scorching summer day in Boulder, few places capture the spirit of the city quite like Boulder Creek. As temperatures climb, the creek... Continue Reading

Faces of Boulder: Hammock Edition

The View That Hits Different There’s something special about finding the perfect place to slow down with the Front Range stretching out in the... Continue Reading

Faces of Boulder: The Spirit of Kayaking on Boulder Creek

Some people see Boulder Creek as a peaceful place to take a walk. Others see it as nature's ultimate playground. Every spring and early summer, as... Continue Reading
Faces of Boulder: Tubing Edition

Boulder Creek: Where Summer Comes Alive Today's Face of Boulder is one of pure joy—a smiling tuber floating through the cool waters of Boulder... Continue Reading
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Featured Boulder Lodging

Boulder’s Premier Hotel: The Ultimate Guide to Experiencing Luxury

When it comes to experiencing the epitome of luxury in Boulder, Colorado, the St Julien Hotel and Spa stands out as the ultimate destination. Nestled... Continue Reading

Boulder’s Historic Gem: Stepping Back in Time at the Hotel Boulderado

Nestled in the heart of Boulder, Colorado, the Hotel Boulderado stands as a timeless testament to the city's rich history and charm. Stepping into... Continue Reading

Uncovering the Twin Lakes Inn: Local’s Top Hidden Gem Go To

For travelers seeking a charming and off-the-beaten-path destination in Boulder, Colorado, the Twin Lakes Inn is a top-rated affordable hidden gem... Continue Reading
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