There’s nothing quite like watching Abbie charge into the water, yellow tennis ball locked in her mouth, eyes bright and tail wagging like she owns the place. In Boulder, Colorado, dogs like Abbie don’t just get a walk—they get an adventure. With crystal-clear creeks, wide-open lakes, and mountain-backed reservoirs, Boulder is one of the best […]

Quiet Trails, Big Views, and Springtime Solitude Crowds stacking up at Chautauqua this time of year can take away from what makes Boulder hiking so special. The good news is you do not have to go far or long to find that same beauty without the congestion. These under-the-radar hikes all come in under five […]

The Small Venue That Made Big History Long before sold-out shows at Red Rocks and global tours, some of music’s biggest legends played in a gritty, intimate bar on University Hill in Boulder, Colorado. Tulagi — known to locals as “The Tule” — wasn’t fancy. It wasn’t polished. But it was real. Located at 1129 […]

Why Buffets Still Win in Boulder Boulder isn’t known for being cheap. Between rising food costs and a large student population at CU Boulder, finding a meal that’s both filling and affordable can feel like a challenge. That’s where buffets quietly continue to shine. All-you-can-eat spots across Boulder offer something rare in 2026: variety, flexibility, […]

Captured by Lenny Lensworth on a perfect Colorado morning Boulder, Colorado delivers again—and this sunrise proves why early mornings here are worth every second. In today’s Outdoor Picture of the Day, award-winning photographer Lenny Lensworth Frieling captures a powerful moment as the sky comes alive in deep reds, glowing oranges, and soft gold stretching across […]

Do these camera’s really work? Appearing on Amazon under a number of names this miniature camera really works. I’ve tried it on macro pictures with good results. Mechanically I’ve had problems so I can’t speak to it long term. Short term, the macro shots of flowers are surprisingly good. Notice the pollen on the white […]

Why Dogs (and Their Humans) Love Boulder’s Beautiful Green Spaces There’s something special about a happy dog sprinting across fresh green grass, and in Boulder, Colorado, that moment feels even more magical. Today’s Dog of the Day captures exactly that feeling — pure joy, wide-open space, and the kind of freedom that makes tails wag […]

Fresh Finds, Flatirons Views, and the Perfect Boulder Morning Spring in Boulder hits differently. Pearl Street starts glowing with color, foothills turn that electric green, and the air carries that fresh, just-woke-up-for-the-season energy. Early April is the sweet spot—and one of the best ways to experience it is simple: a farmers market haul followed by […]

From the Summit: Boulder in Full View At 8,144 feet above sea level, the summit of Green Mountain delivers one of the most complete and rewarding views in all of Boulder. From this vantage point, the entire landscape unfolds in front of you. The Flatirons rise sharply to the southeast. Downtown Boulder stretches out below. […]

A lifetime of watching movies has taught me many lessons. Among them are: If you are in the military, never tell the people you’re serving with that you can’t wait to get home to your family, because you will be immediately killed. Mysterious loud noises are usually just a cat. Taking off your glasses makes […]