The Northern Flicker’s Hidden Beauty in Boulder County, Colorado A single bird can completely stop you in your tracks, and the Northern Flicker is one of those rare birds. Captured beautifully in a Lafayette backyard by award-winning photographer Lenny Lensworth Frieling, today’s Outdoor Picture of the Day showcases a male flicker in extraordinary detail, from […]

If you’re searching for the best hike in Boulder, Royal Arch Trail belongs at the top of the list. Located in the heart of Boulder’s famous Flatirons at Chautauqua Park, this iconic trail consistently ranks among the highest-rated hikes in the area on AllTrails, earning a 4.8-star rating from thousands of hikers. The trail may […]

Lafayette’s Memorial Day: Honoring the Sacrifice Behind America’s Freedom Some mornings in Lafayette feel different. Memorial Day is one of them. The light seems quieter. The streets slow down. Even the Colorado wind, which usually rushes through town with purpose, feels softer and more respectful for a few hours. In Lafayette, Memorial Day has never […]

Few places in America offer quicker access to mountain camping than Boulder. Within an hour of downtown, campers can trade busy streets for pine forests, alpine lakes, rushing creeks, and quiet mountain nights beneath the stars. From developed campgrounds with family-friendly amenities to rugged dispersed camping deep in the national forest, the Boulder area remains […]

Reflections, Flatirons, and Rocky Mountain Magic Fill the Colorado Sky Few sights capture the spirit of Boulder, Colorado quite like a hot air balloon drifting peacefully above a shimmering lake on a perfect Colorado morning. Today’s Outdoor Picture of the Day delivers one of those unforgettable moments that reminds people why Boulder remains one of […]

Rising above Boulder’s western edge, Flagstaff Mountain offers some of the best views in Colorado just minutes from downtown. From scenic overlooks and winding mountain roads to hiking trails and picnic spots beneath towering pines, Flagstaff has become one of Boulder’s most iconic outdoor destinations. At roughly 7,000 feet near the summit, the mountain provides […]

Boulder’s Busiest Worker? This Honeybee Captured by Lenny “Lensworth” Frieling Is Pure Colorado Magic Some of the most incredible moments in Boulder, Colorado don’t happen on mountain peaks or hiking trails. Sometimes they happen just inches above a flower. That’s exactly what legendary Boulder photographer Lenny “Lensworth” Frieling captured in this breathtaking close up image […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]