On a picture-perfect Boulder afternoon, today’s Dog of the Day spotlight shines on Squirt, a cheerful pup whose joy is as contagious as the Colorado sunshine. With the Rocky Mountains stretching across the background, Squirt spent his day doing exactly what he loves most—hanging out with his favorite pack of dog friends and guarding his […]

Boulder, Colorado, offers some of the most breathtaking sunsets in the country, thanks to its distinctive geographical setting and atmospheric conditions. Positioned against the foothills of the Rocky Mountains, Boulder creates a natural amphitheater where the setting sun washes the sky in dramatic color. The contrast of mountain silhouettes with bold streaks of orange, pink, […]

Today’s Outdoor Picture of the Day captures one of the most electrifying, pulse-pounding moments you’ll find anywhere in Boulder Canyon — a climber in bright red shorts and a short-sleeve top, backpack secured tight, suspended over a raging stretch of Boulder Creek. It’s a shot that blends grit, balance, and raw natural beauty into a […]

Thanksgiving week in Boulder brings a special kind of magic — crisp air, glowing foothills, and a sunrise that feels like a reset button before the feast ahead. Whether you’re hiking before the holiday rush or just taking in a quiet moment of gratitude, Boulder offers some of the most breathtaking sunrise vantage points anywhere […]

As Sunday night settles over Boulder, there’s a familiar shift in the air — a quiet pause before one of the most meaningful weeks of the year. Thanksgiving week in Boulder is a blend of crisp mornings, golden-hour afternoons, and a warm sense of community that shows up in small ways everywhere you look. Tonight’s […]

A Striking Capture by Award-Winning Boulder Photographer Lenny Lensworth Frieling Today’s Outdoor Picture of the Day takes us deep into the rugged heart of Eldorado Canyon State Park, presented through the lens of award-winning Boulder photographer Lenny Lensworth Frieling. This is one of those photographs that stops you in your tracks — not because it’s […]

There’s something undeniably magical about watching the sunrise in Boulder, Colorado, especially at Boulder Reservoir, a peaceful setting showcased by the City of Boulder Parks & Recreation and highlighted by Colorado Tourism as one of the state’s premier morning views. With its calm water, mountain backdrop, and wide-open shoreline, the reservoir offers a moment of serenity […]

There’s a gentle calm that settles over you the moment you step onto the trail at Wonderland Lake. With its open skies, reflective water, and wide sense of space, this peaceful loop offers a rare kind of reset. It’s an escape from noise and hurry—a place where you can walk, breathe, and unwind without effort. […]

Thanksgiving morning in Boulder carries its own kind of magic—the quiet trails, the crisp air, and the golden light that makes the Flatirons glow. While the rest of the country wakes slowly, Boulder begins the holiday with movement. A pre-feast hike has become a tradition for locals, students home for break, and visitors hoping to […]

Some landscapes in Boulder have a way of stopping you in your tracks, even if you’ve hiked past them a hundred times. Today’s Outdoor Picture of the Day captures one of those moments—a blazing sunrise lighting up Devil’s Thumb, the rugged rock formation rising above South Boulder like a sentinel carved from time itself. This […]