Boulder, Colorado, isn’t just a city — it’s a playground for climbers of all levels. With its dramatic sandstone formations, sun-drenched faces, and an outdoor culture that breathes adventure, Boulder offers some of the best beginner climbing routes in the country. For those ready to tie in, chalk up, and discover the thrill of climbing, […]

Each fall, Boulder, Colorado becomes a sky-high highway for thousands of migrating birds traveling the Central Flyway. The shifting light, crisp mornings, and quiet wetlands set the perfect stage for one of nature’s most spectacular journeys. From waterfowl gliding across Walden Ponds to songbirds fluttering through the foothills, Boulder is a paradise for bird-watchers eager […]

When autumn arrives in Boulder, Colorado, the city transforms into a living masterpiece of gold, amber, and deep green. The epic panoramic view featured in today’s Outdoor Picture of the Day captures the full sweep of Boulder’s natural splendor — from Green Mountain and Bear Mountain to the iconic Flagstaff Mountain rising proudly above the […]

In today’s Outdoor Photo of the Day, Boulder photographer Lenny Lensworth Frieling captures a radiant fall sunflower alive with both a bee and a moth—an elegant duet of pollination that late-season blooms make possible. Why this matters is simple: the U.S. Forest Service explains how bees and moths keep ecosystems thriving as daylight wanes, and […]

On crisp autumn mornings, few places capture the spirit of Boulder, Colorado, quite like the Boulder County Farmers Market on 13th Street. The air carries the aroma of roasted peppers and hot cider, the trees shimmer in gold along the creek path, and the sounds of laughter, music, and conversation blend together under the soft […]

Boulder Awakens: Gold & Rose on the Front Range There’s something magical about a sunrise in Boulder — especially when the Flatirons, NCAR, and Devil’s Thumblight up along the Front Range of the Rocky Mountains. As the first rays of morning spill across the sandstone peaks, the sky glows in pinks and golds, and the […]

Walker Ranch: Boulder’s Untamed Outdoor Treasure Today’s Outdoor Picture of the Day features Walker Ranch, one of Boulder’s most breathtaking open spaces where ridgelines, meadows, and South Boulder Creek weave together into a spectacular natural playground. Just west of town off Flagstaff Road, the Walker Ranch Loop Trail stretches about 7.8 miles and offers a […]

Outdoor Picture of the Day: Devil’s Thumb, Boulder, Colorado Each morning as the sun climbs above the Front Range, an unmistakable silhouette rises over Boulder’s skyline — Devil’s Thumb. This jagged rock formation, perched high above the city on the shoulder of Bear Peak, captures the raw spirit of Boulder’s outdoor life. Today’s Outdoor Picture […]

The Perfect Fall Day in Boulder There’s something magical about autumn in Boulder, Colorado. The air feels crisp, the Flatirons glow gold in the morning light, and the scent of roasted coffee drifts through downtown. It’s the time of year when locals and visitors alike fall in love all over again with this mountain town […]

Outdoor Picture of the Day  There’s something magical about the first snowfall of the season in Boulder, Colorado—especially when it happens in October. This epic outdoor picture captures the moment when the Flatirons, those world-famous sandstone slabs rising above the city, transform under a fresh layer of snow. What makes this photo extraordinary is the […]