When cold weather sweeps into Boulder, people naturally reach for something warm, comforting, and nourishing. This year, one dish has quietly become the unofficial favorite lunch around town: roasted butternut squash soup. It’s simple, clean, colorful, and exactly the kind of wholesome bowl Boulderites crave once temperatures drop below freezing. Butternut squash soup fits Boulder’s […]

Winter in Boulder brings some of the most beautiful sunrises of the entire year. With crisp air, clear horizons, and colorful gradients stretching across the plains, December mornings offer the perfect conditions for early-morning hikes. If you’re looking to start your day with peace, beauty, and a burst of color, these are the sunrise trails […]

Prom season is a big deal in Boulder—from Boulder High to Fairview, Monarch, and the many private schools in the area. But one question comes up every year: How much does a prom dress actually cost in Boulder, Colorado? Whether you’re shopping along Pearl Street, checking out Denver boutiques, or hunting online deals, Boulder students […]

When winter settles over Boulder and the Flatirons fade into soft morning shadows, people across town start bringing the outdoors inside. With colder days, early sunsets, and dry air, indoor gardens have become one of Boulder’s biggest trends of the season. From CU dorm rooms to family homes in North Boulder, houseplants are transforming spaces […]

If you walked outside in Boulder this week and said, “What just happened?” you weren’t alone. After days of warm sunshine, bike shorts, runners on the Creek Path, and people walking around feeling like summer was trying to make a comeback, Boulder suddenly woke up to a sharp, biting chill. The temperature drop was fast, […]

Today’s sunset is pure Boldorado magic, captured by award-winning photographer Lenny Lensworth Frieling, one of Boulder’s most celebrated visual storytellers. From the historic Hotel Boulderado, Lenny snapped this fresh, glowing masterpiece — a sweeping canvas of deep oranges, fiery reds, and the unmistakable black-diamond silhouette of Mount Sanitas rising cleanly above the city. The shot […]

I don’t care about mainstream sports. Football doesn’t matter, basketball is a nonissue, and baseball is met with a shrug.* Despite my father’s repeated attempts to raise an all-American son who loved to toss around the ol’ pigskin and would cheer lustily for the home team, what he got was someone who could talk at […]

Boulder has always been a magnet for people seeking beauty, balance, and a deeper connection to the natural world. As winter approaches and the temperatures cool, the city’s timeless dedication to wellness becomes even more visible. From restorative winter hikes to sound-healing studios and mindful food culture, Boulder continues to stand out as Colorado’s true […]

A Boulder Backyard Masterpiece Today’s Outdoor Picture of the Day features a stunning photograph by Lenny Lensworth Frieling, capturing one of the true crown jewels of the Front Range — Brainard Lake. Sitting just above Boulder, this alpine gem feels like the city’s elevated backyard… the place where locals go when they want that instant […]

On a crisp fall morning in Boulder, Colorado, North Boulder Park comes alive with quiet movement and intentional breath. Golden leaves scatter across the grass, the air is cool enough to feel fresh on the skin, and the early sunlight casts long shadows across a group of dedicated yogis flowing through their poses. This is […]