In the eastern sky, there’s a bright, distinctly red point of light that emerges soon after sunset. You’ve probably guessed it—it’s Mars! This year, Mars is particularly bright for good reason. On January 16, 2025, it will reach opposition, the best time to see it in over three years. What is Opposition? Opposition happens when […]

As the year winds down and holiday festivities ramp up, the night sky is preparing its own dazzling displays. December 2024 promises brilliant planetary sightings, meteor showers, and special opportunities to catch the Moon playing “hide and seek” with neighboring celestial bodies. Whether you’re watching from your backyard, gathering virtually with family, or venturing to […]

Boulder is in the center of world for many things. Denver lies 40 minutes to our South-East. To the immediate North-West, about the same distance away, lies Rocky Mountain National Park: a gem by which the sparkle of all other gems is measured. Once upon a time, before COVID-19, getting out of the park was […]

Sometimes the pictures speak for themselves. Words are superfluous! Educationally, discussing pollen, pollinators, honey bees, and more, while important and interesting, are perhaps less important than the visual images alone. I see these bee pics as falling in that category. Honey bees are essential pollinators, playing a critical role in the ecosystem and agriculture. These […]

While the saying “it’s about the journey, not the destination” is definitely a good one to take to heart, it’s not always 100% true; especially when the destination is a waterfall. We’ve found five waterfall hikes near Boulder that will really make you excited about the destination. 5. Alberta Falls Located in Rocky Mountain National […]

October is upon us and change is in the air. It is officially fall in Colorful Colorado and once the aspens start to transform, we have a short window to get up to the mountains to experience the beauty of the season and see layers of aspens covered in shades of green, gold, orange and […]