As a registered Movie Guy, you know I have no problem with movie stars. Part of it is the comforting familiarity of it all, where you know you’re going to get Harrison Ford pointing and being salty, Ryan Gosling screaming, or Tom Cruise – President Hollywood himself – running. Part of the fun is when […]

Mondays have a way of arriving fast. The weekend winds down, inboxes begin to fill, classes resume, and the pace of life quickly picks up. Before diving headfirst into the week, consider taking a few minutes to do something Boulder makes remarkably easy: reconnect with nature. Whether it’s a quiet walk beneath the Flatirons, a […]

There are certain views that instantly tell you exactly where you are, and the view from the top of Mount Sanitas is unmistakably Boulder. Today’s Boulder Picture of the Day captures a perfect summer moment high above the city. A lone hiker stands at the rocky summit, taking in the sweeping panorama below. In the […]

City invites community nominations for new literary ambassador position with $16,000 in total support. Boulder is officially searching for its very first Poet Laureate. The City of Boulder has opened nominations for its inaugural Poet Laureate Program, creating an official literary ambassador who will champion poetry, connect with the community, and help celebrate the city’s […]

Just Minutes from Downtown, Boulder Offers Some of the Finest Outdoor Bouldering on the Planet There are few places in the world where world-class climbing begins just minutes from downtown. Boulder, Colorado, is one of them. The city earned its name from the massive rock formations scattered along Boulder Creek and beneath the Flatirons. Today, […]

Today’s Boulder Dogs of the Day capture pure Colorado happiness: dogs splashing, swimming, and playing in the cool water on a beautiful sunny day with Boulder’s wide-open landscape all around them. For many Boulder dogs, few things beat a day near the water. The second they see the shoreline, the excitement begins. A tennis ball […]

Boulder’s summer soundtrack is in full swing as the Colorado Music Festival celebrates its landmark 50th-anniversary season at historic Chautauqua Auditorium. Running from July 9 through August 9, 2026, the festival brings world-class orchestral performances, chamber music, celebrated guest artists, and contemporary premieres to one of Boulder’s most distinctive cultural settings. With the Flatirons rising […]

From Trailhead to Cup: Boulder’s Best Coffee Spots for Flatirons Hikes, Runs & Rides Boulder’s coffee scene runs on much of the same energy that powers its trails, bike paths, and mountain adventures. At more than 5,400 feet above sea level, even brewing coffee comes with a high-altitude twist. Water boils at a lower temperature […]

Imagine standing in Chautauqua Park on a perfect Boulder summer day—the kind where warm sunshine, blue skies, and mountain air make it almost impossible to leave. A classic wooden fence curves across the foreground, naturally framing one of Colorado’s most recognizable views. Beyond the open meadow, the Flatirons rise dramatically above Boulder, their massive, tilted […]

Imagine standing at the base of the Flatirons just after sunrise, the summer air still cool against your skin. The sky shifts through shades of pink and gold as the first light reaches Boulder’s famous sandstone formations. This is summer in Boulder, where outdoor movement, fresh food, recovery, and time in nature are woven into […]