Boulder’s Olympic Connection Runs Through CU As the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan–Cortina get underway, Boulder’s presence on the world stage is once again represented through athletes from the University of Colorado Boulder. The Buffs have long been known for developing elite winter athletes, and the 2026 Games continue that tradition with competitors representing multiple […]

When Snow, Sky, and the Front Range Align There are sunsets—and then there are winter sunsets in Boulder. This panoramic scene captured in East Boulder, with the Front Range of the Rocky Mountains stretching across the horizon, is one of those rare moments when everything comes together perfectly. Snow on the ground. Crisp winter air. […]

As winter settles into Boulder, food cravings naturally shift. Lighter, seasonal meals give way to richer, warmer flavors that feel comforting and familiar. And year after year, one trend consistently rises to the top during the colder months: chocolate-covered comfort foods. Whether enjoyed as a simple treat or a special indulgence, chocolate has a way […]

A February Ritual That Defines Boulder’s Beer Culture Every February in Boulder, something familiar and comforting returns. The days are cold, the mountains are dusted with snow, and locals gather around dark, warming beers poured from chalkboard tap lists that change daily. This is Stout Month, and for more than three decades, it has been […]

There’s something about waffles that just works in Boulder. Maybe it’s the mountain mornings, maybe it’s the balance of indulgence and comfort, or maybe it’s just that waffles photograph beautifully while tasting even better. Whatever the reason, waffles have quietly become one of Boulder’s most crave-worthy breakfast staples. Based on local reviews, menus, and current […]

In Boulder, winter has a particular kind of light: bright enough to make you feel hopeful, sharp enough to make you feel honest.  That was the container I was in during  Dream Tank’s two-week Systems Change Lab, where a cohort of Brown University students and a circle of mentors convened to prototype a toolkit cities […]

A Classic Snow Day Moment in Boulder, Colorado There’s something timeless about a snowy day in Boulder, Colorado—especially when it’s paired with a happy dog and a bright yellow ball. Today’s Boulder’s Dog of the Day captures that perfect winter moment: fresh snow blanketing the ground, crisp mountain air, and one joyful pup completely locked […]

There’s something different in Boulder right now, and it’s noticeable to anyone who spends time here regularly. It isn’t loud or dramatic, and it doesn’t announce itself with headlines or signs. Instead, it shows up in the small, everyday moments that locals experience without necessarily talking about them. You feel it in the way mornings […]

There are few places in Boulder, Colorado where the relationship between campus and landscape feels as powerful as it does at Norlin Quadrangle. This winter scene, captured from the heart of the University of Colorado Boulder, looks west toward the Flatirons and the Front Range of the Rocky Mountains, revealing a view that feels both […]

Grilled cheese had its well-deserved run in Boulder. It’s warm, nostalgic, and always reliable. But Boulder’s lunch scene has quietly moved beyond it, leaning into comfort meals that still feel familiar—just with more variety, texture, and substance. From pressed sandwiches to soup-and-sandwich classics, these are the comfort lunches Boulder locals actually order when they want […]