With patience, butterflies at the Butterfly Pavilion in Westminster will land on you. Calm patience helps. The butterflies with the big “eye” on the outside are blue morphos.   The Blue Morpho is one of the most famous and recognizable butterflies in the world. Many people are surprised to learn that when its wings are […]

As far as I know, the proverb “For Want of a Nail” was originally written in the 1600s by the poet George Herbert. Benjamin Franklin, in the 1758 edition of “Poor Richard’s Almanack,” wrote a longer version: For want of a nail the shoe was lost; for want of a shoe the horse was lost; […]

How One Small Step Can Rewrite Your Entire Story Monday has a way of making us reflect on where we are and where we want to go. For some, it arrives with excitement and possibility. For others, it brings uncertainty, unfinished goals, and the weight of challenges still waiting to be overcome. The good news […]

A beautiful Boulder day, a wide-open dog park, and the stunning Rocky Mountains rising in the background created the perfect setting for today’s Dog of the Day, Farah. With a happy expression, tongue hanging out, and plenty of energy to spare, Farah looked right at home enjoying everything that makes Boulder one of the most […]

Few wildlife encounters in Colorado are as thrilling as spotting a moose in the wild. Towering above most other animals in the Rocky Mountains, moose can weigh more than 1,000 pounds and stand over six feet tall at the shoulder. Their size, beauty, and relative rarity make every sighting feel special. Over the past several […]

June arrives in Boulder with rainbow flags, community gatherings, and a month-long celebration of inclusion, visibility, and community. Throughout Boulder County, Pride Month brings together residents, visitors, families, and allies for events that highlight the values of acceptance and belonging that have helped define the region for decades. From Longmont to Boulder and beyond, June […]

Boulder may be famous for its hiking trails, craft coffee, and breathtaking Flatirons views, but the city’s sandwich scene deserves plenty of attention as well. Whether you’re grabbing lunch after a morning on the trails, fueling up before a day on Pearl Street, or looking for a satisfying meal between classes at CU Boulder, the […]

Boulder’s connection to nature runs deep, and thanks to a growing network of live webcams, you can experience that beauty from anywhere in the world. From osprey nests filled with newly hatched chicks to Boulder Creek flowing through downtown and sweeping views of the Flatirons, these live nature cams offer a real-time glimpse into the […]

Last night, May 28, 2026, the members of Combinations came together at Stone Cottage Recording Studio in Boulder for an unforgettable evening of music, creativity, and collaboration. The band recorded sample tracks for a half dozen original songs, and the energy in the studio was electric from the very first note. Surrounded by Boulder’s vibrant […]

A Beautiful Day on the Grass at the Heart of CU Boulder On a perfect Colorado afternoon, the lawn outside Norlin Library becomes one of the most peaceful and iconic gathering spots on the campus of University of Colorado Boulder. Students spread out blankets, open laptops, toss Frisbees, study for finals, or simply lean back […]