There’s something about dogs at Christmas that cuts straight through the noise of the season. No rush. No expectations. No stress. Just joy — simple, honest, and impossible to fake. Today’s Christmas Dog of the Day captures that perfectly. This dog, standing proudly in the snow with bright red Christmas antlers perched on their head, […]

Christmas Morning in Boulder: Quiet Streets, Snow-Dusted Peaks, and a City at Peace Christmas morning in Boulder feels different. Before the coffee shops open, before the trails fill, before the noise of the day arrives, the city settles into a rare and beautiful stillness. It’s a moment that belongs only to the early risers, the […]

Winter in Boulder doesn’t slow climbers down — it sharpens them. On a cold, clear day, a Boulderite sets down multiple crash pads beneath a weathered boulder, takes a moment to feel the air, and begins to move. This is Faces of Boulder: Climate Edition — Winter Climbing, where preparation, patience, and respect for conditions […]

Before the city of Boulder fully wakes, there is a brief and powerful moment when night releases its grip and morning takes over. From the upper slopes of Mount Sanitas, that moment unfolds in dramatic fashion. On this particular morning, the sky ignites with pink, red, and fiery orange tones, casting a warm glow over […]

Today’s Outdoor Picture of the Day: Mount Sanitas Cliffs on a Perfect Boulder Day On a day like this in Boulder, it’s hard to imagine a more fitting Outdoor Picture of the Day than the rugged cliffs of Mount Sanitas. Rising boldly above North Boulder, Mount Sanitas is one of the city’s most iconic and […]

Christmas in Boulder is about balance—between nature and community, movement and stillness, tradition and simplicity. There’s no need for spectacle here. The season unfolds through glowing lights, snowy foothills, local shops, and small moments that feel grounded and genuine. Here are twelve of the best ways to celebrate Christmas in Boulder this year. 1. Walk […]

When the winds rip through Boulder, it’s not just a loud night or a few knocked-over trash cans. This is a city where wind can arrive fast, hit hard, and bring real consequences—especially power outages that disrupt heat, charging, cooking, and the basic rhythm of daily life. With more people feeling uncertain during these wind […]

Boulder has a long-standing reputation for powerful, sometimes relentless wind. From sudden gusts that race through neighborhoods to sustained wind events that disrupt daily life, these conditions are not unusual here—and they’re not accidental. Boulder’s wind patterns are the result of geography, elevation, and atmospheric dynamics that consistently combine to make the city one of […]

There are moments in Boulder, Colorado, when the familiar becomes extraordinary. Tonight’s Outdoor Picture of the Day captures one of those rare and breathtaking alignments: the iconic Flatirons standing silently beneath a glowing sweep of the Milky Way. By day, the Flatirons define Boulder’s skyline. By night—on the clearest evenings—they become a gateway to the […]

When major wind events hit Boulder, certain locations are known to feel the brunt of it. These areas don’t just feel windy once in a while — they are repeatedly impacted during high-wind patterns because of elevation, exposure, and their position relative to the foothills. While wind conditions vary from event to event, the following […]