Outdoor Picture of the Day: Royal Arch Rise Over Boulder There are moments in Boulder when nature offers a reminder of why this city continues to inspire climbers, hikers, students, and adventurers from all walks of life. Today’s Outdoor Picture of the Day captures one of those moments — a breathtaking look at the Royal […]

On a picture-perfect Boulder afternoon, today’s Faces of Boulder: Climbing Edition features a dedicated climber scaling one of the city’s iconic routes, framed by blue skies and the sculpted sandstone that has shaped Boulder’s outdoor culture for more than a century. Boulder’s climbing scene is legendary, drawing everyone from first-time adventurers to elite athletes, thanks […]

Boulder Sunrise Over the Flatirons: A Chautauqua Park Masterpiece There are sunrises… and then there are Boulder sunrises. The kind that stop you in your tracks, crack open your chest a little, and make you feel grateful to be alive on this planet. This epic aerial view over Chautauqua Park captures one of those mornings—where […]

Boulder’s Best Winter Hikes: Where the Locals Go When the Snow Falls When fresh snow settles on the Flatirons, Boulder’s hiking community doesn’t slow down. Winter is one of the best times of year to explore the city’s trail system thanks to crisp air, quiet paths, and clear mountain views. With the government shutdown keeping […]

East Boulder lit up the entire sky tonight, the kind of scene that makes you stop mid-step and stare because the colors don’t even look real. In this Outdoor Picture of the Day, the horizon stretches wide and open, glowing with deep reds, molten oranges, and soft Colorado blues that blend together over the distant […]

Autumn Reflections: A Golden Day at Walden Ponds in Boulder, Colorado On a crisp fall afternoon, Walden Ponds Wildlife Habitat in Boulder, Colorado, transforms into a mirror of color and calm. The cottonwoods shimmer in gold and amber hues, perfectly reflected across the still surface of the ponds. This peaceful retreat, framed by the distant […]

Boulder’s Outdoor Picture of the Day: Autumn Splendor at the Flatirons and Chautauqua Park As fall graces Boulder, the Flatirons stand tall in their timeless beauty—those iconic sandstone slabs glowing with golden light against a backdrop of crisp blue skies and green grass. This week’s Outdoor Picture of the Day captures that magical seasonal contrast […]

Walker Ranch hits you with that unmistakable Boulder energy the moment your tires drop onto the trail. Tucked just southwest of town, the loop blends rugged terrain, pine forests, steep canyon walls, and some of the most rewarding climbs in the foothills. It’s such a standout spot that Boulder County Parks & Open Space officially […]

Some sunsets stop you. Boulder’s sunsets freeze you in your tracks. In this epic lakeside moment, the sky explodes with oranges, reds, and deep glowing color as the surface of the water mirrors every bit of it. Tall reeds rise from the lake like slender brushstrokes, adding texture to the glass-still reflection. It’s the kind […]

Boulder’s Best Dog Hikes: Trails Where Tails Wag In Boulder, Colorado, where one in three residents has a dog, the trails are as welcoming to four-legged adventurers as they are to their humans. Whether it’s a sunrise trot along Mount Sanitas, a splash at Coot Lake, or a leisurely stroll down the Boulder Creek Path, […]