Outdoor Picture of the Day: A Quiet Escape at Gross Reservoir Just outside Boulder, beyond the city’s most frequented trails and viewpoints, lies one of the region’s most striking and often overlooked natural settings. Gross Reservoir offers a quiet alternative to the more crowded destinations, where expansive water meets rugged cliffs and dense pine forests. […]

America’s Top Dogs vs. Boulder’s Trail-Ready Companions Boulder’s trails, lakes, and wide-open spaces don’t just shape the people who live here—they shape the dogs we see every day. The latest list of America’s most popular dog breeds tells one story. Boulder tells another. Some breeds fit perfectly into the Boulder lifestyle. Others? Not quite built […]

When the Heat Hits, Boulder Knows How to Cool Down Hot days in Boulder call for a different kind of dining experience. When the sun is high and the trails are buzzing, people are not reaching for heavy meals. They want something refreshing, energizing, and satisfying without slowing them down. That is where Boulder’s food […]

Experience Boulder at Its Most Colorful This Spring Spring in Boulder, Colorado transforms the Flatirons and surrounding foothills into one of the most vibrant landscapes in the country. From late March through early June, wildflowers blanket the trails in shades of purple, yellow, white, and blue, creating a short but unforgettable season. This is the […]

Where to Find the Best Ribs, Brisket, and Pulled Pork In and Around Boulder Warm weather in Boulder brings longer days, more time outside, and one thing that always sounds right this time of year: barbecue. That slow-smoked flavor, the smell of hickory in the air, and plates stacked with ribs and brisket just hit […]

Something powerful is waking up in Boulder—and it’s not just spring. As temperatures rise along the Front Range, black bears across Boulder County are beginning to emerge from hibernation. For locals and visitors alike, this marks the unofficial start of bear season, a time when sightings increase and awareness becomes essential. Bears Are Waking Up […]

Spring in Boulder arrives with flavor, flair, and a full glass on Sunday, March 29, 2026. One of the city’s most anticipated culinary events returns to Pearl Street, turning downtown into a walkable feast that blends food, drinks, art, and community into one unforgettable afternoon. Event Overview: Mark Your Calendar The 13th annual Taste of […]

“All of humanity’s problems stem from man’s inability to sit quietly in a room alone.” Blaise Pascal The Power of Silence When was the last time you truly sat in silence? No phone. No TV. No noise. No scrolling. No distractions. Just you. That question hits hard today because so few people allow themselves to […]

Spring has a way of waking everything up in Boulder, Colorado, and for dogs, that feeling often starts at the water’s edge. Today’s Dog of the Day captured that energy perfectly with one epic leap into a favorite Boulder lake under bright blue skies and a beautiful Colorado day. There is something special about watching […]

Boulder’s Vegan Scene Is Changing Fast—Here’s What’s Really Happening Boulder built its reputation as one of the most plant-based cities in America. But right now, the vegan scene looks different. Not gone—but clearly evolving. Fewer Fully Vegan Restaurants Walk around Boulder today and you’ll notice it quickly—there aren’t as many fully vegan restaurants as there […]