There’s an old Taoist teaching known as the Inner Smile, a gentle yet powerful practice that ancient masters believed could transform both the body and the mind. The idea is simple: by turning a smile inward — not toward the world, but toward yourself — you activate a subtle wave of healing energy that can […]

Faces of Boulder: Climbing Edition On a perfect Boulder day, a group gathers at the base of the iconic Flatirons, ready to learn the art of climbing. The air is crisp, the rock is warm, and their instructor—an experienced local climber—guides each movement with patience and precision. As the students look on, they’re not just […]

Sweet Finish: Warm Apple Crisp with Salted Caramel & Vanilla Ice-Cream There’s something about a warm apple crisp that feels like a hug from the inside out. As Boulder’s evenings turn cooler, locals find comfort in the aroma of baked apples, cinnamon, and a buttery oat topping that fills the kitchen with cozy nostalgia. This […]

Lafayette’s Autumn Storm: Lenny Lensworth Frieling Captures Nature’s Wild Beauty It was one of those unforgettable Front Range afternoons — the kind where the sky turns copper, the air thickens, and every tree in Colorado seems to let go at once. Driving through Lafayette, near the aptly named Autumn Ash Park, award-winning photographer Lenny Lensworth […]

You don’t have to look far in City of Boulder Dog Parks or the county’s guidance for Dogs in Open Space to find joy in motion. Today’s Dog of the Day captures it perfectly—four playful pups, the “Fearsome Foursome,” charging through the shallows in a friendly game of keep away. The black dog leads with […]

Motivational Monday: Turning Back the Clock, Moving Forward in Boulder When daylight saving time ends, most people think about an extra hour of sleep. But in Boulder, Colorado, where the mountains meet motivation, that hour can mean something much bigger — a chance to realign your energy and reset your rhythm for the season ahead. […]

Boulder’s Coziest Comfort Foods for a Sunday Night When Sunday night rolls around in Boulder, there’s one thing everyone can agree on — it’s time to slow down, warm up, and dig into something delicious. As the chill of the season settles over the Flatirons, comfort food becomes more than a craving — it’s a […]

In a town surrounded by the Flatirons and filled with people chasing clarity through climbing, yoga, and quiet mornings on the trail, Boulder has long been a magnet for those walking their own path. And maybe that’s exactly why staying single here isn’t a curse — it’s a kind of freedom that philosophers like Marcus […]

Boulder’s Brightest Mornings: The Rise of the Smoothie Bowl Craze In Boulder, mornings shine a little brighter — and not just because of the Flatirons. The city that built its reputation on outdoor adventure and mindful living has found a delicious new way to start the day: smoothie bowls. What began as a campus idea […]

As daylight saving time ends and Boulder falls back an hour, the rhythm of the city changes. The mornings arrive brighter, the evenings fade sooner, and just like that, the sun dips behind the Flatirons before dinner. Yet, what feels like lost time is actually a beautiful shift in perspective — a moment when Boulder’s […]