Colorado has never needed anyone else’s approval to be interesting. Yet when a recent national roundup of America’s quirkiest small towns skipped the Centennial State entirely, it overlooked some of the most colorful communities in the West. From coffin races and cryogenic legends to spiritual retreats, dinosaur-themed streets, and historic mining camps, Colorado is packed […]

Today’s Outdoor Picture of the Day captures one of Boulder’s most distinctive foothills scenes: the rugged Red Rocks formations viewed from Sanitas Valley Trail. Rising above the surrounding landscape, the warm sandstone fins create a dramatic contrast against the trees, open sky, and softer slopes of Mount Sanitas. While Boulder’s Flatirons receive most of the […]

Fall in Boulder is beautiful. Fall in the mountains just west of town can feel almost unreal. For a few brief weeks, the hillsides turn brilliant gold, the Continental Divide rises above the changing forest, and the cooler air makes every hike feel more invigorating. Best of all, you do not need to cross Colorado […]

Look closely at the photograph. Two people are moving steadily up one of Boulder’s iconic Flatirons, side by side against an enormous sweep of tilted sandstone. The rock rises sharply behind them, the city stretches far below, and there are no ropes in sight. It is an extraordinary image—and a powerful reminder that the Flatirons […]

Directly across South Boulder Creek from the Bastille stands one of Eldorado Canyon’s most recognizable and photogenic rock formations: Wind Tower. Rising approximately 300 feet above its base, this dramatic sandstone landmark greets visitors shortly after they enter the inner canyon. Its walls glow in warm shades of amber, rust and gold, changing character as […]

7 Boulder Bites Freshmen Find Too Late Welcome to Boulder, new Buff. You’ve got the Flatirons in your camera roll, a brand-new CU hoodie and a meal plan that may start feeling repetitive by week three. Campus dining will keep you fed, but some of Boulder’s most memorable meals are waiting beyond the dining halls. […]

Boulder has always understood something science is only beginning to explain. Whether it’s camping beneath the stars in the Indian Peaks Wilderness, waking up to the sounds of Rocky Mountain National Park, or spending a long weekend in Colorado’s backcountry, many people return home feeling calmer, clearer, and surprisingly refreshed. Now, research suggests there’s a […]

Motivational Monday: You’re Not Just Starting College—You’re Joining a Place That Changes People Good morning, Boulder. This week, thousands of new students will step out of cars, unload boxes and look up at the Flatirons for the first time. They think they are simply starting college. They are not. They are stepping into a place […]

When summer heat settles over Boulder and temperatures climb into the 90s, locals have something many cities can only dream about: cold mountain water flowing right through town. Boulder Creek is the star of the show, winding out of Boulder Canyon and through the heart of the city beneath towering cottonwoods. But it isn’t the […]

Today’s Boulder Dog of the Day captures a moment every dog lover knows: a happy pup hanging out, watching the world, and patiently waiting for his friends to arrive. He may look relaxed, but those alert eyes are following everything around him. A familiar voice, approaching footsteps, or the sight of another dog could instantly […]