As the calendar turns, Boulder doesn’t rush forward. It doesn’t shout resolutions or chase reinvention. Instead, the city pauses — takes a breath — and settles into its natural rhythm. That rhythm defines Boulder in 2026. Rather than focusing on becoming something new, the year ahead feels rooted in strengthening what already works. Less pressure. […]

“Go confidently in the direction of your dreams. Live the life you have imagined.” — Henry David Thoreau January 2 arrives without the noise. The fireworks are over. The bold declarations of New Year’s Eve have settled. What remains is a quieter moment — one that feels more honest. Less about promises. More about direction. […]

There are moments in Boulder when the landscape feels perfectly aligned, and this epic outdoor picture of the day captures one of them. Seen from Green Mountain, the rugged profile of Bear Peak rises dramatically across the foothills, both peaks dusted with fresh snow and framed in crisp winter light. It’s a perspective that highlights […]

What the First Meal of the Year Really Looks Like in Boulder January 1st in Boulder doesn’t arrive loudly. There’s no rush to prove anything and no pressure to reinvent yourself before breakfast. The morning feels quieter. The air feels softer. Coffee comes first, plans come later. This is a town that understands something many […]

Boulder’s rapidly changing colors of a winter sunrise justify the chill of going outside to snap a few pictures. The glorious splendor of the reds and yellows, with the orange accents distracts from the cold. The rapid color changes are enough to distract me from the cold, and there is a reason that flannel was […]

New Year, New Boulder You Every January, the same promises resurface: get fit, slow down, be happier, do better. And every February, many of those resolutions quietly fade. But Boulder is different. Here, resolutions don’t need to be extreme or dramatic. They work best when they’re woven into daily life — shaped by trails, open […]

High above the city of Boulder, where the foothills rise toward the Flatirons and the plains stretch endlessly east, the National Center for Atmospheric Research—better known as NCAR—stands as one of the most striking and meaningful landmarks in Colorado. This epic outdoor photo captures NCAR in its natural setting: dramatic, quiet, and deeply connected to […]

  “Nothing is softer or more flexible than water, yet nothing can resist it.” — Lao Tzu Boulder Creek is one of the quiet constants in this town. It doesn’t announce itself. It doesn’t demand attention. It simply flows—day after day, season after season—shaping the landscape and the rhythm of life around it. That’s why […]

As 2025 comes to a close, Boulder, Colorado offered a quiet reminder that progress does not always arrive with noise. It often shows up in smaller moments — a familiar trail, an evening walk, a shared smile, or a routine that grounds us. This past year wasn’t defined by extremes or spectacle. Instead, it reflected […]

As 2025 comes to a close, Boulder’s food scene tells a clear story. This was not a year defined by flash or over-the-top trends. Instead, Boulder leaned into consistency, comfort, and foods that fit seamlessly into everyday life. Locals gravitated toward meals that supported active mornings, long walks, and familiar routines. Food became less about […]