New Year, New Boulder You Every January, the same promises resurface: get fit, slow down, be happier, do better. And every February, many of those resolutions quietly fade. But Boulder is different. Here, resolutions don’t need to be extreme or dramatic. They work best when they’re woven into daily life — shaped by trails, open […]

High above the city of Boulder, where the foothills rise toward the Flatirons and the plains stretch endlessly east, the National Center for Atmospheric Research—better known as NCAR—stands as one of the most striking and meaningful landmarks in Colorado. This epic outdoor photo captures NCAR in its natural setting: dramatic, quiet, and deeply connected to […]

  “Nothing is softer or more flexible than water, yet nothing can resist it.” — Lao Tzu Boulder Creek is one of the quiet constants in this town. It doesn’t announce itself. It doesn’t demand attention. It simply flows—day after day, season after season—shaping the landscape and the rhythm of life around it. That’s why […]

As 2025 comes to a close, Boulder, Colorado offered a quiet reminder that progress does not always arrive with noise. It often shows up in smaller moments — a familiar trail, an evening walk, a shared smile, or a routine that grounds us. This past year wasn’t defined by extremes or spectacle. Instead, it reflected […]

As 2025 comes to a close, Boulder’s food scene tells a clear story. This was not a year defined by flash or over-the-top trends. Instead, Boulder leaned into consistency, comfort, and foods that fit seamlessly into everyday life. Locals gravitated toward meals that supported active mornings, long walks, and familiar routines. Food became less about […]

There’s nothing quite like watching a dog run free across green grass in Boulder—and Kaia does it with pure joy. On a beautiful Boulder day filled with sunshine and blue skies, Kaia is exactly where she belongs: moving freely, soaking in the fresh air, and enjoying every moment outdoors. This is what Boulder Dogs of […]

Epic Outdoor Picture of the Day: Farrand Field and the Heart of CU Boulder Few places capture the spirit of Boulder quite like Farrand Field on a clear Colorado day. In today’s Epic Outdoor Picture of the Day, Farrand Field stands front and center—wide open, sunlit, and framed perfectly by the iconic Flatirons rising dramatically in […]

In 2025, Boulder didn’t chase fitness trends—it refined them. While much of the country cycled through workout crazes and high-intensity fads, Boulder leaned into something quieter, more sustainable, and deeply rooted in how people actually want to live. The year marked a clear shift away from performative fitness and toward long-term health, daily movement, and […]

Boulder has always been a town with a strong sense of place — and an equally strong pull toward exploration. In 2025, that travel spirit became especially clear in where Boulder residents chose to go. Rather than chasing crowded hotspots or trend-driven destinations, Boulder travelers continued to favor places that offered nature, space, culture, and […]

On rare, crystal-clear days in Boulder, the horizon opens up and reveals something special — a distant, snow-capped summit rising high above the Front Range. That peak is James Peak, standing tall at 13,294 feet, quietly watching over Boulder from the Continental Divide. While Boulder is famous for its close-up mountain drama — the Flatirons, […]