Just south of Boulder, tucked inside Eldorado Canyon State Park, lies one of the Front Range’s most rewarding hikes. While many visitors head straight for Chautauqua, Mount Sanitas, or the Flatirons, those looking for a quieter adventure often discover Rattlesnake Gulch Trail—a scenic route that combines dramatic canyon views, fascinating Colorado history, and the unforgettable […]

Another blast of dangerous summer heat is headed for Boulder. The National Weather Service has issued a Heat Advisory for much of Colorado’s Front Range urban corridor, including Boulder, as temperatures climb toward the century mark this weekend. Forecasts call for highs in the upper 90s on Friday, around 100 to 101 degrees on Saturday, […]

Boulder is heading into another dangerously hot stretch. After reaching 104 degrees on Monday—tying the record for the highest temperature measured at Boulder Municipal Airport—the city is expected to approach triple digits again this weekend. Saturday’s forecast calls for temperatures near 100 degrees, followed by another hot day Sunday. That makes hydration, shade, and smart […]

Today’s Outdoor Picture of the Day captures one of Boulder’s most rewarding summit views: Green Mountain with the majestic Continental Divide stretching across the western horizon. From this rocky summit, the rugged peaks of the Indian Peaks Wilderness rise beyond Boulder’s foothills, creating one of the Front Range’s most unforgettable panoramas. It’s the kind of […]

Travel + Leisure recently released its list of the most beautiful place in each U.S. state and Washington, D.C. For Colorado, the magazine made a surprising choice: Garden of the Gods. Instead of Rocky Mountain National Park or the iconic Maroon Bells, it selected Garden of the Gods in Colorado Springs as the state’s most […]

On a beautiful summer afternoon in Boulder, Boulder Creek sparkles beneath a clear blue sky with the Flatirons rising in the distance. Colorful tubes drift with the current as groups of University of Colorado students laugh, splash, and float downstream. It’s one of the most recognizable Faces of Boulder moments—a scene that captures the carefree […]

Welcome to Boulder, Buffs. The Flatirons are impossible to ignore, and your first month on campus is the perfect time to experience why so many students fall in love with this place. Before classes, club meetings, and late nights on the Hill take over your schedule, lace up your shoes and hit the trails. These […]

Spring may get most of the attention for Boulder’s wildflower season, but the colorful display doesn’t disappear when June ends. Throughout July and into early August, open meadows, canyon trails, and high-country landscapes continue to burst with blooms. The secret is knowing where to go and how elevation affects what’s flowering. Whether you’re looking for […]

Some views don’t just impress—they remind you why Boulder remains one of America’s most spectacular places to live and visit. Today’s Outdoor Picture of the Day, captured from the eastern edge of Boulder looking west, showcases an unforgettable panorama of Green Mountain, Bear Peak, the iconic Flatirons, and the distant Continental Divide rising beyond. It’s […]

Where Boulder Dogs Cool Off During Summer Heat (And How to Keep Them Safe) On a scorching August afternoon, the scene at Coot Lake is classic Boulder: wet dogs shaking off the water, tails wagging furiously, and owners laughing as their pups race back into the shallows for another swim. During Colorado’s hottest weeks, these […]