If you lace up your trail shoes at dawn near Chautauqua Park and head toward the Flatirons, there’s a good chance you’ll share the singletrack with one of the world’s top ultrarunners. Boulder, Colorado, set against the Rocky Mountain foothills at 5,430 feet, has become one of the true epicenters of American ultrarunning culture. The […]

Fresh Local Food, Creekside Vibes, and Seasonal Favorites Return to Boulder Memorial Day Weekend has arrived in Boulder, Colorado, bringing sunshine, backyard barbecues, creekside gatherings, and one of the city’s favorite traditions — the Boulder Farmers Market. Whether you’re planning a picnic for the annual Boulder Creek Festival, hosting friends for a holiday cookout, or […]

Boulder Couple Takes on the Flatirons on a Perfect Colorado Day On a picture perfect day in Boulder, Colorado, a couple could be seen scaling the legendary Flatirons with blue skies overhead, fresh mountain air all around, and the kind of breathtaking scenery that reminds people why Boulder is considered one of the greatest climbing […]

If you’re looking for the best place for your dog to swim in Boulder — and arguably anywhere along Colorado’s Front Range — Coot Lake stands out as a local favorite. Located just north of Boulder near 63rd Street and the Boulder Reservoir area, this peaceful lake has become a go-to destination for dog owners […]

The drive from Boulder to Grand Lake is roughly 108 miles and usually takes between two and two-and-a-half hours, not counting stops. What really changes the experience is which route you choose — the jaw-dropping scenic drive through Rocky Mountain National Park or the more reliable year-round route over Berthoud Pass. Here are the best […]

Spring in Boulder can change in a heartbeat, and this week was the perfect reminder. Just when many residents were planting flowers, opening patio furniture, and preparing for warmer weather, a powerful late-season snowstorm rolled into Boulder County and transformed backyards into scenes that looked more like January than May. Today’s Outdoor Picture of the […]

Even Darwin Regretted Ignoring Beauty Success, ambition, and achievement drive much of life in Boulder. From groundbreaking research at University of Colorado Boulder to elite athletes training beneath the Flatirons, this city thrives on people pushing themselves to be better. But even one of history’s greatest thinkers warned about what can happen when we focus […]

A late-season cold snap is heading into Boulder County, and the National Weather Service has issued a Freeze Watch for parts of northeast Colorado and the I-25 corridor. Overnight temperatures could dip near freezing late Monday night into early Tuesday morning, creating the potential for frost damage across the region. (National Weather Service) Even in […]

Reds, Oranges, and the Magic of a Boulder Evening When the sun begins to dip behind the Rocky Mountains, Boulder, Colorado transforms into one of the most breathtaking sunset destinations in America. In this stunning photograph captured by award-winning photographer Lenny Lensworth Frieling, the sky explodes with brilliant shades of orange, crimson, and glowing gold, […]

Boulder’s mountain lifestyle depends on water: clean creeks, healthy trees, green parks, local businesses, outdoor recreation, and reliable taps at home. In 2026, that water story feels more important than ever. The Colorado River crisis is not just a distant problem for Arizona, Nevada, or California. Boulder is better protected than many communities because of […]