If you’re visiting Boulder and wondering whether you might spot an elk, you’re not alone. It’s one of the most common wildlife questions visitors ask. The honest answer is: yes, elk do live in Boulder County — but seeing one depends on where you go, when you go, and how quietly you move through the […]

On a scorching summer day in Boulder, few places capture the spirit of the city quite like Boulder Creek. As temperatures climb, the creek corridor comes alive. Tubes bounce through the current, dogs splash in the shallows, families gather beneath shady trees, and cyclists and runners cruise along the Boulder Creek Path. It is one […]

Boulder and smoothies are a natural match. In a city built around hiking, running, cycling, climbing, yoga, and long days outdoors, a cold fruit smoothie can hit the spot after just about any summer adventure. Add Boulder’s strong wellness culture and large student population, and it is easy to see why smoothies, juices, and açaí […]

Boulder County has a bee story unlike almost anywhere else in Colorado. More than a century ago, the region was known for commercial honey production and a growing network of serious beekeepers. Today, Boulder County is equally remarkable for something very different: an extraordinary diversity of wild bees. From the agricultural fields of the eastern […]

There’s something instantly heartwarming about today’s Boulder Dog of the Day—a fluffy little puppy rolling around on a lush green lawn, his prized blue-and-orange ball right by his side, tongue happily hanging out like he’s living his best life. It’s a scene that feels right at home in Boulder, where dogs are part of the […]

Boulder has no shortage of places to eat, but sometimes the best way to experience the city’s food scene is not to settle in at one table for the entire afternoon. Instead, make an experience out of it. This three-stop Mexican food crawl moves from an elevated wood-fired kitchen in downtown Boulder to a longtime […]

There is something unforgettable about watching the first light of day arrive over Bear Peak. Rising to approximately 8,461 feet above sea level, the rugged summit forms one of the most recognizable landmarks on Boulder’s southern skyline. At sunrise, the mountain can appear almost theatrical. Deep reds, oranges, pinks, and golds spread across the eastern […]

The View That Hits Different There’s something special about finding the perfect place to slow down with the Front Range stretching out in the distance. A hammock, a quiet mountain view, fresh Colorado air, and nowhere else you need to be. Sometimes the best moments in Boulder are the simplest ones. The Setup A hammock […]

On a brilliant summer day in Boulder, Colorado, today’s Outdoor Picture of the Day captures one of the city’s most recognizable sights: the red-tiled rooftops of the University of Colorado Boulder campus beneath blue skies and the dramatic backdrop of the Flatirons. The scene is unmistakably Boulder. Across campus, warm red-orange roofs rise above green […]

Boulder, Colorado, is famous for the Flatirons, hiking trails, and sunny outdoor lifestyle. But some of Boulder’s most fascinating stories are found in its lakes, reservoirs, and historic water systems. From an Ice Age lake high in the mountains to pioneer irrigation ditches and the beloved Boulder Reservoir, local water tells a story of geology, […]