January in Boulder has a way of inviting fresh starts. Clear air, snowy peaks, long walks, and a community that already leans health-conscious make this month a natural fit for Veganuary—the global challenge to eat fully plant-based for 31 days. If the idea excites you but also feels intimidating, you’re not alone. The good news […]

A Look at Today’s Boulder Real Estate Market The Boulder real estate market continues to move forward with a calm, intentional pace. The intensity of recent years has eased, but the core demand that defines Boulder has not. Buyers are making more deliberate decisions, sellers are approaching pricing with greater discipline, and transactions are being […]

Once again the neighboring Butterfly Pavillion in Westminster has proven to be a rich source of knowledge and beauty.  The White Morph visiting with a Big Eye Butterfly at the pavillion provides a great contrast. The “big eyes” provide protection by convincing predators that the Big Eye Butterfly is larger than it actually is. I […]

After Tyler Hoop’s field goal attempt sailed to the right, the NFL playoff matchups were finally ready to go. The Seattle Seahawks (14-3) and Denver Broncos (14-3) secured the number one seeds and a first-round bye. The Eagles (11-6), Chargers (11-6), and Packers (9-7-1) all rested their starters as they positioned themselves for the playoffs. […]

A Timeless View from East Boulder to the Continental Divide Some photographs don’t just show a place — they reveal its soul. Today’s Epic Outdoor Picture of the Day does exactly that. Captured in striking black and white from East Boulder, this image stretches across the plains toward the dramatic silhouette of the Flatirons, rising […]

Winter Magic: Where Boulder’s Sunrises Shine Brightest Winter mornings in Boulder have a special kind of quiet. The air is sharper, the skies are often clearer, and the rising sun paints the Flatirons and foothills in soft pinks, golds, and deep blues. While summer sunrises can feel rushed, winter rewards those who slow down, layer […]

There are certain places in Boulder that feel almost secret in the winter—places that locals quietly return to when the crowds thin out and the season slows everything down. Wonderland Lake is one of those places. Tucked into North Boulder beneath the foothills, this short, scenic loop transforms into something special once winter arrives, offering […]

To say I’m a movie guy is an understatement. Since I was roughly as tall as E.T., I’ve been into them. That passion brought me into a career as a film critic, as well as a career as a screenwriter.* I want to watch the damn things and make the damn things as much as […]

“Do not wait until the conditions are perfect to begin. Beginning makes the conditions perfect.” — Alan Cohen The start of a new year often brings pressure to have everything figured out. Plans, goals, timing, clarity. This quote is a quiet reminder that progress rarely begins with perfection. It begins with movement. Alan Cohen’s words […]

The Boulder Butterfly Series continues just outside the city limits, where tropical color thrives year-round. At the Butterfly Pavilion in neighboring Westminster Colorado the Heliconius melpomene—commonly known as the Postman Butterfly—offers a striking reminder that even on dark days, nature finds a way to shine. The Postman Butterfly is known for its deep black wings […]