A Flash of Color in the Foothills Spring in Boulder brings a quiet kind of magic, and few sights capture it better than the sudden appearance of the western tanager. With its fiery red head, golden-yellow body, and jet-black wings, this bird doesn’t just blend into the landscape—it electrifies it. Right now, during peak migration […]

Outdoor Picture of the Day Every spring, right about the time you think Boulder can’t possibly get any better, the lilacs show up and prove you wrong. This one came straight out of the backyard, which right now is doing a pretty convincing impression of a full-on botanical garden. The colors are popping, the air […]

Big Views, No Long Commitment Time is tight, but that doesn’t mean you have to miss out on Boulder’s incredible scenery. Some of the most rewarding views in Boulder don’t require long miles or steep climbs. In fact, a handful of short trails deliver the kind of experience people travel across the country for — […]

A Trail Painted in Yellow: Spring Comes Alive in Eldorado Canyon Eldorado Canyon State Park is hitting peak spring form, and this scene says it all. A winding trail cuts through the canyon, lined with vibrant yellow wildflowers that brighten the landscape beneath towering sandstone cliffs. With South Boulder Creek flowing below and fresh green […]

Boulder mornings have a rhythm all their own. As the first light hits the Flatirons, the city shifts from quiet stillness to energized movement—runners on trails, cyclists on the roads, and locals stepping out to take in one of Colorado’s best daily shows. Spring is an especially rewarding time to experience it. Cooler mornings, softer […]

Quiet Trails, Big Views, and Springtime Solitude Crowds stacking up at Chautauqua this time of year can take away from what makes Boulder hiking so special. The good news is you do not have to go far or long to find that same beauty without the congestion. These under-the-radar hikes all come in under five […]

Captured by Lenny Lensworth on a perfect Colorado morning Boulder, Colorado delivers again—and this sunrise proves why early mornings here are worth every second. In today’s Outdoor Picture of the Day, award-winning photographer Lenny Lensworth Frieling captures a powerful moment as the sky comes alive in deep reds, glowing oranges, and soft gold stretching across […]

Fresh Finds, Flatirons Views, and the Perfect Boulder Morning Spring in Boulder hits differently. Pearl Street starts glowing with color, foothills turn that electric green, and the air carries that fresh, just-woke-up-for-the-season energy. Early April is the sweet spot—and one of the best ways to experience it is simple: a farmers market haul followed by […]

From the Summit: Boulder in Full View At 8,144 feet above sea level, the summit of Green Mountain delivers one of the most complete and rewarding views in all of Boulder. From this vantage point, the entire landscape unfolds in front of you. The Flatirons rise sharply to the southeast. Downtown Boulder stretches out below. […]

Boulder’s Airport Delivers One of Colorado’s Most Unique Landing Views After highlighting some of the world’s most beautiful airport landings—from Aspen to Telluride—one question kept coming up: what about Boulder? The answer is right here. Boulder Municipal Airport (KBDU) is a quiet but powerful part of the local landscape, offering one of the most scenic […]