Boulder Open Spaces and Mountain Parks offers a sprawling 145 miles of trails to the avid hiker, and up to 90% of those trails are open to dogs. This includes the Chautauqua Meadow, Mt. Sanitas, NCAR trails, Bear Canyon, the Table Mesa Trails and much, much, more. But, before heading into the great outdoors with […]

One lucky Boulder resident saw a stunning Western Tanager perched on their backyard Neptune statue. Amazingly, he managed to snap a picture of the Western Tanager and Neptune chatting it up. Western Tanager males are bright yellow and black, with orange-red heads. The majority of the plumage is yellow, with dark tails and two wing-bars […]

Boulder is a picturesque city situated at the foothills of the Rocky Mountains. The natural beauty of the area makes it a perfect spot for outdoor enthusiasts, and for those who love fishing, Boulder is a paradise. People come from all over the world to experience the abundance of fish in the area and to […]

The Blue Jay, once a bird of the eastern United States, has steadily expanded its range westward and is now a common blue bird in Colorado. The Blue Jay prefers open areas with scattered trees, shrubs, and other densely forested vegetation. The top of these medium-sized blue birds is grayish blue, with bright arctic blue […]

“I drive around neighborhoods find children who want ice cream. I don’t take tips, but some people really insist on it, so I keep it separate because there are usually kids that come up that don’t have money, or can’t afford what they want, so I just use that money for them.” – Terry

The desire to adventure, to see the world, to meet the people who reside on far away landscapes, is something that lives in all of us. It is an inherent, instinctual drive that pushes us out of our comfort zone; it is the force that carries us up mountains, the force that wakes you up […]

Photo credit: Sherrie Stille

This photo, taken from an elevation of 10,396 feet, offers a glimpse of the scenic landscape above Brainard Lake. The view includes Long Lake and extends towards the majestic Continental Divide. The image showcases a tranquil setting with calm waters, lush surroundings, and impressive peaks, inviting observers to appreciate the natural beauty of the area. […]