The Best Homemade Fourth of July Desserts for Your Boulder BBQ Nothing completes a Fourth of July barbecue quite like a homemade dessert. After burgers come off the grill and everyone has enjoyed Colorado sweet corn, watermelon, and ice cream, it’s time for something sweet. Fortunately, July is one of the best months to take […]

While Boulder is once again celebrating an Independence Day without a city fireworks show, there’s one tradition that’s burning brighter than ever—barbecue. With wildfire concerns keeping fireworks off the schedule, locals are gathering around picnic tables instead of pyrotechnics, enjoying neighborhood cookouts, brewery patios, rooftop parties, and family get-togethers beneath the Flatirons. And if there’s […]

Boulder’s Fourth of July weekend is all about celebrating the community, enjoying the outdoors, and making the most of Colorado’s spectacular summer weather. While the city no longer hosts a traditional fireworks display, the holiday weekend is packed with local traditions, live music, outdoor adventures, and family-friendly events that capture everything people love about Boulder. […]

Best Stargazing Near Boulder, Colorado With its 5,400-foot elevation, dry climate, and easy access to the mountains, Boulder is one of Colorado’s best destinations for stargazing. While the city has moderate light pollution, a drive of just 15 to 60 minutes opens the door to remarkably dark skies where thousands of stars—and on the right […]

There’s something magical about a Colorado summer afternoon when towering storm clouds begin to gather over the mountains. Today’s Outdoor Picture of the Day captures that moment perfectly at Coot Lake, where calm waters reflect the rugged Front Range as dark clouds roll in, creating one of Boulder County’s most dramatic natural scenes. Located just […]

Where to Hike When Boulder Heats Up When summer temperatures climb in Boulder, locals know one of the best ways to stay cool is to head toward the water. Fortunately, Boulder offers an incredible collection of trails that follow creeks, pass waterfalls, circle lakes, and wind through shaded canyons. The combination of flowing water, cooler […]

  The Yellow Barn on North Broadway near the Greenbriar is a wonderful subject. This is sketched and then AI rendered and then, to come, a painting of this AI rendering.  I wanted to share my process. It’s only partially magic red barns and yellow barns. The Yellow Barn offers all types of activities for […]

Lunch in Boulder has always reflected the city’s active lifestyle. Whether it’s a morning hike at Chautauqua Park, a bike ride along Boulder Creek Path, or a busy day on the University of Colorado campus, locals want meals that provide lasting energy without weighing them down. That’s one reason power bowls have exploded in popularity. […]

Boulder summers have a rhythm all their own. Sunrise hikes beneath the Flatirons, afternoons lingering on sunny patios, evenings filled with fresh local food, and weekends spent wandering the Boulder Farmers Market. Just last week we celebrated one of the season’s biggest culinary trends — colorful heirloom tomato flights overflowing with local flavor. Now another […]

Some people see Boulder Creek as a peaceful place to take a walk. Others see it as nature’s ultimate playground. Every spring and early summer, as snowmelt rushes down from the Rocky Mountains, Boulder Creek transforms into one of Colorado’s most exciting urban whitewater runs. For kayakers, it’s more than just fast-moving water—it’s an opportunity […]