Few Places Welcome the Morning Like Boulder Few places in America greet the day quite like Boulder. As the first rays of sunlight strike the Flatirons each summer morning, the sandstone glows in shades of gold, pink, and amber, creating one of Colorado’s most unforgettable natural spectacles. During June and July, sunrise arrives around 5:30–5:45 […]

A Classic Boulder Barn Framed by the Snow-Capped Continental Divide Some scenes simply define Boulder. A weathered red barn standing quietly beneath the towering peaks of Colorado’s Front Range is one of them. Add the snow-covered Continental Divide rising behind it—even in the middle of summer—and you have a landscape that feels timeless. That is […]

A Transformational Win for Boulder When Boulder was selected as the future home of the Sundance Film Festival beginning in 2027, it was widely viewed as a major victory for the city. The agreement includes approximately $34 million in public support over a ten-year period and is expected to bring international attention, winter tourism, and […]

Few places celebrate a summer morning quite like Boulder, Colorado. As the first light washes over the Flatirons, the sky turns that unmistakable deep Colorado blue while the city’s signature red-tiled roofs glow beneath the sunshine. It’s a view that never gets old and one that reminds both residents and visitors why Boulder is one […]

Why Everyone Ends Up at CU Boulder’s University Memorial Center BOULDER, Colo. — If there’s one place that captures the spirit of the University of Colorado Boulder, it’s the University Memorial Center, better known simply as the UMC. Whether students are grabbing lunch between classes, studying with friends, meeting for a club event, or simply […]

There’s something about a great burger that never goes out of style. In Boulder, where locals embrace everything from farm-to-table cuisine to post-hike comfort food, one burger has been steadily winning fans across Colorado: the green chile smash burger. It combines two beloved traditions—the crispy-edged smash burger and the smoky, fire-roasted flavor of green chiles. […]

As summer arrives in Boulder, thousands of residents and visitors head outdoors to enjoy the area’s incredible trails, open spaces, and scenic foothills. Whether you’re hiking, trail running, mountain biking, or walking your dog, there’s one native resident worth knowing about: the prairie rattlesnake. The good news? Encounters are relatively uncommon, and rattlesnakes generally want […]

Happy Pup and Proud Owner Soak Up Sunshine with Stunning Front Range Views BOULDER, Colo. — Some photos capture exactly why people love living in Boulder. Today’s Dog of the Day features a happy bandanna-wearing pup and its proud owner enjoying a beautiful afternoon in East Boulder, surrounded by wide-open skies, sunshine, and spectacular views […]

After a hike beneath the Flatirons, a bike ride along Boulder Creek, or an evening spent soaking up the sunshine on Pearl Street, few comfort foods hit the spot quite like a basket of perfectly crispy onion rings. Golden brown on the outside, sweet and tender on the inside, onion rings have become one of […]

Boulder’s stunning summer days are hard to resist. With blue skies, warm temperatures in the 80s and 90s, and iconic outdoor destinations like the Flatirons, Chautauqua, Boulder Creek Path, and Mount Sanitas, it’s no wonder residents and visitors spend so much time outside. But Boulder’s beauty comes with a hidden challenge: dehydration. At 5,430 feet […]