Boulder’s Best Fall Escape Just a short, scenic drive from Boulder lies one of Colorado’s most magical autumn destinations — Caribou Ranch Open Space, near Nederland. When the air turns crisp and the leaves ignite in shades of gold, orange, and red, this spot becomes an irresistible fall getaway. Whether you’re a local looking for […]

Today’s Outdoor Picture of the Day captures one of Colorado’s most breathtaking alpine gems—Brainard Lake, located just west of Boulder in the Indian Peaks Wilderness. Award-winning photographer Lenny Lensworth Frieling delivers yet another masterpiece, freezing a moment that seems both timeless and surreal. In this stunning photograph, a pair of adventurers sit perched on a […]

This morning’s sunrise in Boulder, Colorado was nothing short of breathtaking—a living canvas brushed with color and light. The calm surface of a quiet Boulder lake perfectly mirrored the glowing sky, creating a scene so vivid it felt like nature itself was showing off. Every shade of gold, pink, and lavender rippled across the water, […]

The photograph, taken during what many locals are calling the “peak color week,” is a visual love letter to Boulder — a reminder of why autumn here feels like nature’s encore performance before winter’s quiet arrival. The vibrant palette spills across the foothills, weaving its way through the cottonwoods along Boulder Creek, and exploding across […]

Fall mornings in Boulder carry their own kind of magic. The air is crisp, the Flatirons glow golden with the sunrise, and the rhythm of the town feels a little slower yet deeply intentional. As the leaves turn and the semester rolls on, Boulderites lean into morning rituals that balance movement, mindfulness, and community. Here’s […]

Outdoor Picture of the Day: Waneka Lake’s Fall Splendor Colorado’s autumn is a season of fire and reflection, and nowhere is that more apparent than in this epic Outdoor Picture of the Day. Captured by Lenny Lensworth Frieling, the image showcases Waneka Lake in Lafayette, just minutes from Boulder, framed by the majesty of the […]

Do Snakes Hibernate in Boulder, Colorado? The Truth About Winter Brumation As the crisp days of fall give way to snowy mornings in Boulder, the city’s familiar snakes seem to vanish. Hikers along Boulder Creek, climbers at Eldorado Canyon, and families wandering Chautauqua Park all wonder the same thing: where did the snakes go? Do […]

A Morning Masterpiece in Boulder This morning’s epic outdoor photo of the day captures Boulder, Colorado at its most breathtaking—sunrise washing across the Flatirons from the vantage point of Chautauqua Park. The Flatirons are already an icon of Boulder, but when the first light of day strikes their rugged faces, they transform into a canvas […]

The Peak to Peak Highway, stretching from Estes Park through Nederland and down toward Black Hawk, is one of Colorado’s most stunning scenic byways. For those beginning in Boulder, this highway offers an immediate sense of escape—trading city streets for winding roads lined with golden aspens, towering evergreens, and snow-dusted mountain peaks. Today’s outdoor picture […]

Boulder Creek is more than just a ribbon of water cutting through town—it’s a living, breathing part of Boulder’s identity. Today’s Faces of Boulder edition celebrates a timeless summer tradition: tubing along the glacier-fed waters of Boulder Creek. In this photo of the day, you can almost feel the cool spray and the joyful energy […]