Two Smiling Runners, One Legendary Boulder Tradition Every Memorial Day, the streets of Boulder transform into one giant celebration of community, creativity, fitness, and fun during the legendary BOLDERBoulder. And sometimes the best part of the race is not the finish line. It is the people. This year’s Faces of Boulder photo captures two happy […]

More than 1,000 miles from the nearest ocean, Boulder might seem like the last place you would expect to find exceptional oysters. Yet for more than three decades, Jax Fish House & Oyster Bar has been quietly changing people’s minds one shell at a time. Opened in 1994 by restaurateur Dave Query, Jax became Boulder’s […]

If you’re searching for the best hike in Boulder, Royal Arch Trail belongs at the top of the list. Located in the heart of Boulder’s famous Flatirons at Chautauqua Park, this iconic trail consistently ranks among the highest-rated hikes in the area on AllTrails, earning a 4.8-star rating from thousands of hikers. The trail may […]

The BOLDERBoulder is unlike any other race in America. On a perfect Boulder, Colorado day, the streets come alive with energy, costumes, music, laughter, and thousands of runners soaking in one of the most unique events in the country. While some people come to chase personal records, others come simply to enjoy the unforgettable atmosphere […]

Lafayette’s Memorial Day: Honoring the Sacrifice Behind America’s Freedom Some mornings in Lafayette feel different. Memorial Day is one of them. The light seems quieter. The streets slow down. Even the Colorado wind, which usually rushes through town with purpose, feels softer and more respectful for a few hours. In Lafayette, Memorial Day has never […]

I’ve come to a point where I largely don’t care about Star Wars. I should, since it looms large for me as a movie geek. Star Wars was the first movie I ever saw.* I thrilled to The Empire Strikes Back. I thought Return of the Jedi was…pretty good. For a while, that was it, […]

Fresh Farmers Market Favorites for Backyard BBQs, Boulder Creek Days, and Colorado Summer Gatherings Memorial Day weekend in Boulder, Colorado, always feels like the official start of summer. The Flatirons glow deep orange at sunset, Boulder Creek fills with people enjoying the warm weather, and backyard BBQs take over neighborhoods across town. From post-hike picnics […]

Monday mornings in Boulder have a different kind of energy. The sun rises over the Flatirons, runners hit the trails before work, and the entire city seems fueled by movement, possibility, and fresh mountain air. Few events capture that spirit better than the legendary BOLDERBoulder. Every Memorial Day weekend in Boulder, tens of thousands of […]

Tomorrow, on Memorial Day, May 25, 2026, the streets of Boulder will once again come alive with one of America’s greatest running traditions: the . Founded in 1979, the race has grown from a community event into a world-class spectacle that draws more than 50,000 participants and tens of thousands of spectators each year. Long […]

Every Memorial Day, as thousands of runners flood the streets during the BOLDERBoulder, one of the race’s most unforgettable traditions comes alive on Folsom Hill. Amid exhausted runners, cheering crowds, and pounding footsteps, the belly dancers take over the hill with swirling skirts, jingling coin belts, and nonstop energy that transforms one of the toughest […]