A Timeless View from East Boulder to the Continental Divide Some photographs don’t just show a place — they reveal its soul. Today’s Epic Outdoor Picture of the Day does exactly that. Captured in striking black and white from East Boulder, this image stretches across the plains toward the dramatic silhouette of the Flatirons, rising […]

Winter Magic: Where Boulder’s Sunrises Shine Brightest Winter mornings in Boulder have a special kind of quiet. The air is sharper, the skies are often clearer, and the rising sun paints the Flatirons and foothills in soft pinks, golds, and deep blues. While summer sunrises can feel rushed, winter rewards those who slow down, layer […]

There are certain places in Boulder that feel almost secret in the winter—places that locals quietly return to when the crowds thin out and the season slows everything down. Wonderland Lake is one of those places. Tucked into North Boulder beneath the foothills, this short, scenic loop transforms into something special once winter arrives, offering […]

January arrives gently in Boulder. After the holidays fade and the calendar opens up, the city settles into a slower, quieter rhythm. There is no rush to impress, no packed social schedule, and no pressure to be anywhere other than where you are. Boulder breathes out, and that collective pause is what makes January one […]

As the calendar turns, Boulder doesn’t rush forward. It doesn’t shout resolutions or chase reinvention. Instead, the city pauses — takes a breath — and settles into its natural rhythm. That rhythm defines Boulder in 2026. Rather than focusing on becoming something new, the year ahead feels rooted in strengthening what already works. Less pressure. […]

There are moments in Boulder when the landscape feels perfectly aligned, and this epic outdoor picture of the day captures one of them. Seen from Green Mountain, the rugged profile of Bear Peak rises dramatically across the foothills, both peaks dusted with fresh snow and framed in crisp winter light. It’s a perspective that highlights […]

Epic Outdoor Picture of the Day: Farrand Field and the Heart of CU Boulder Few places capture the spirit of Boulder quite like Farrand Field on a clear Colorado day. In today’s Epic Outdoor Picture of the Day, Farrand Field stands front and center—wide open, sunlit, and framed perfectly by the iconic Flatirons rising dramatically in […]

On rare, crystal-clear days in Boulder, the horizon opens up and reveals something special — a distant, snow-capped summit rising high above the Front Range. That peak is James Peak, standing tall at 13,294 feet, quietly watching over Boulder from the Continental Divide. While Boulder is famous for its close-up mountain drama — the Flatirons, […]

Boulder is no stranger to dramatic weather shifts. Sitting at the meeting point of the Rocky Mountains and the open plains, the city regularly experiences powerful winds, rapid drops in humidity, and fast-changing conditions that elevate wildfire risk—especially along the Front Range. During periods of high winds and low humidity, fire danger rises quickly. These […]

Epic Outdoor Picture of the Day: A December Sunrise Over East Boulder There are moments in Boulder when the day begins not quietly, but boldly—and this December sunrise over East Boulder is one of those moments. Captured by award-winning Boulder photographer Lenny Lensworth Frieling, this image freezes a fleeting instant when the sky ignites and […]