Memorial Day weekend in Boulder always feels like the unofficial start of summer. The patios fill up, grills fire across town, and locals head outdoors to soak up the long holiday weekend. With the Boulder Creek Festival returning and warmer weather finally settling into Colorado, this is the perfect time for simple seasonal food that […]

Thousands of runners will pour into Boulder this Memorial Day weekend for the legendary Bolder Boulder, and for many athletes, the tradition starts long before the starting gun goes off. It starts with pasta. The night before the race has become almost as iconic as the race itself, with runners filling Boulder’s Italian restaurants looking […]

Celebrate the Long Weekend Without the Hangover Memorial Day weekend means backyard grills, mountain sunsets, good friends, and cold drinks on the patio. But in 2026, more people than ever are reaching for non-alcoholic beer while still wanting the full craft beer experience. The good news is today’s NA beers are nothing like the watered-down […]

Few places in America offer quicker access to mountain camping than Boulder. Within an hour of downtown, campers can trade busy streets for pine forests, alpine lakes, rushing creeks, and quiet mountain nights beneath the stars. From developed campgrounds with family-friendly amenities to rugged dispersed camping deep in the national forest, the Boulder area remains […]

Memorial Day weekend in Boulder always feels like the unofficial start of summer. The Flatirons are glowing late into the evening, Boulder Creek fills with people enjoying the sunshine, and the smell of barbecue starts drifting through neighborhoods across town. With the Boulder Creek Festival running May 22–25, 2026, and the iconic BOLDERBoulder race happening […]

Reflections, Flatirons, and Rocky Mountain Magic Fill the Colorado Sky Few sights capture the spirit of Boulder, Colorado quite like a hot air balloon drifting peacefully above a shimmering lake on a perfect Colorado morning. Today’s Outdoor Picture of the Day delivers one of those unforgettable moments that reminds people why Boulder remains one of […]

Rising above Boulder’s western edge, Flagstaff Mountain offers some of the best views in Colorado just minutes from downtown. From scenic overlooks and winding mountain roads to hiking trails and picnic spots beneath towering pines, Flagstaff has become one of Boulder’s most iconic outdoor destinations. At roughly 7,000 feet near the summit, the mountain provides […]

Your Go-To Plan for Food, Fun, Music, and Meaningful Remembrance in Boulder Memorial Day Weekend in Boulder brings together everything that makes the city special: community gatherings, outdoor adventure, live music, local food, and meaningful moments of remembrance. From the return of the Boulder Creek Festival to the iconic BOLDERBoulder 10K and Memorial Day Tribute, […]

The Secret to Perfect Cookies at 5,430 Feet Baking chocolate chip cookies in Boulder comes with its own unique challenges. At more than 5,400 feet above sea level, cookie dough behaves differently than it does at lower elevations. Cookies spread faster, dry out more quickly, and can easily turn flat without the right adjustments. Fortunately, […]

Boulder’s Busiest Worker? This Honeybee Captured by Lenny “Lensworth” Frieling Is Pure Colorado Magic Some of the most incredible moments in Boulder, Colorado don’t happen on mountain peaks or hiking trails. Sometimes they happen just inches above a flower. That’s exactly what legendary Boulder photographer Lenny “Lensworth” Frieling captured in this breathtaking close up image […]