There are mornings in Boulder when the world feels brand new. This Outdoor Picture of the Day captures one of those rare, unforgettable moments—taken from East Boulder just after a fresh snowfall, looking west toward the dramatic skyline of the Front Range of the Rocky Mountains. Through a natural frame of snow-covered trees, the view […]

A Stunning Winter Reflection Beneath the Flatirons Today’s Outdoor Picture of the Day captures a breathtaking winter scene from East Boulder — one that perfectly reflects why this town continues to inspire locals and visitors alike. In this epic photo, the Flatirons rise proudly against a crisp Colorado sky, their rugged faces illuminated with soft […]

Extreme Winds and Low Humidity Could Ignite Rapid Fire Spread Across the Front Range Boulder and much of the Front Range are heading into an unusual and potentially dangerous stretch of weather. The National Weather Service Denver/Boulder office has issued a Fire Weather Watch covering Boulder County below 6,000 feet, portions of Jefferson County, West […]

A Quiet Beginning to Valentine’s Day in Boulder, Colorado Valentine’s Day in Boulder does not begin with candlelight or dinner reservations. It begins with sunrise. Before chocolates are unwrapped. Before flowers are delivered. Before Pearl Street fills with couples and heart-shaped balloons, Boulder wakes gently beneath the Flatirons. At 5:30 in the morning, the city […]

If you’re looking for something different this Valentine’s Night, skip the crowded restaurant and look up instead. Boulder, Colorado offers some of the most beautiful night skies along the Front Range. With the Flatirons rising in silhouette and the city lights glowing below, stargazing can be one of the most romantic (and memorable) ways to […]

High in the rugged alpine terrain west of Boulder, the Arapaho Glacier stands as a quiet witness to both Colorado’s past and its changing future. Long before it became a symbol of climate change, this glacier played a vital role in shaping Boulder’s survival, growth, and identity. Named after the Arapaho people, who lived, hunted, […]

As February rolls into Boulder, romance here doesn’t come wrapped in ribbons—it arrives in gold light, cold air, and wide-open skies. Skip the crowded restaurants and candlelit prix fixes. On Valentine’s Day, the Flatirons offer something far better: quiet trails, shared breath in winter air, and sunsets that turn ordinary moments cinematic. These sandstone giants […]

A Quiet Celebration of Color, Detail, and Life Along the Front Range If you’ve spent any time browsing nature photography on AboutBoulder.com, chances are you’ve paused—maybe without even realizing why—on an image credited to Lenny Lensworth Frieling. His photography has a way of slowing you down. Nowhere is that more true than in his ongoing […]

There’s something special about hitting the trail before the rest of the city wakes up in Boulder. The air is cooler, the trails are quieter, and the rising sun casts a soft glow across the foothills and plains. Morning hikes in Boulder offer more than exercise—they deliver clarity, energy, and a sense of calm that […]

The day begins the way Boulder does best—quiet, intentional, and full of promise. As the sun rises over Mount Sanitas, the light spills gently across the landscape, illuminating the rugged beauty that has made these mountains some of the most beloved in the world. Walking down through the Sanitas Valley Trail, the morning feels personal, […]