“Look deep into nature, and then you will understand everything better.” — Albert Einstein Boulder has always been a place where nature is more than a backdrop—it’s a teacher. From the Flatirons rising at sunrise to quiet trails that wind through foothills and forests, nature here has a way of slowing people down and helping […]

Today’s Epic Outdoor Picture of the Day captures a striking daytime moment in Erie, Colorado, one of Boulder’s most scenic neighbors and a quiet favorite for open-sky adventures. Photographed by award-winning Colorado photographer Lenny Lensworth Frieling , this image freezes the raw energy behind hot air ballooning—the powerful flames firing upward as the balloon is […]

Mornings in Boulder have a rhythm all their own. The Flatirons glow as the sun comes up, the air feels crisp and clear, and coffee shops and diners begin to fill with locals fueling up for hikes, classes, workdays, and weekend adventures. Breakfast here isn’t rushed — it’s part of the lifestyle. From longtime diners […]

In Colorado, entertainment usually comes second to everything else. Outdoor time, work, family, and community tend to set the schedule. Entertainment fills whatever time is left. That order matters. Instead of planning evenings around screens, many Coloradans look for entertainment that fits into the day they already have. If it feels demanding or rigid, it […]

There are sunsets—and then there are Boulder sunsets. Tonight’s Outdoor Picture of the Day captures one of those rare moments when the entire Front Range seems to exhale at once. The sky above Boulder glows with deep yellows, molten oranges, and streaks of red as the sun sinks behind the mountains. The light washes gently […]

On a classic Boulder, Colorado afternoon, the lake becomes the ultimate playground for dogs who live for water, freedom, and friendship. Today’s Boulder’s Dogs of the Day captures that magic perfectly: two best friends charging into their favorite swimming spot, both locked onto the same oversized floating log, paddling side by side without a care […]

December 26 in Boulder has a feel all its own. Christmas is officially behind us, the pressure is gone, and the city wakes up without an agenda. No gift lists. No timelines. No expectations. Just crisp winter air, quiet streets, and one simple question: What sounds good to eat this morning? The day after Christmas […]

Outdoor Picture of the Day: An Aerial Look at Boulder on a Perfect Colorado Day On a clear Colorado day like this, Boulder reveals itself in layers — natural, historic, and alive — all captured in one sweeping aerial view. This Outdoor Picture of the Day offers a rare, elevated perspective of Boulder, showing how […]

There’s something about dogs at Christmas that cuts straight through the noise of the season. No rush. No expectations. No stress. Just joy — simple, honest, and impossible to fake. Today’s Christmas Dog of the Day captures that perfectly. This dog, standing proudly in the snow with bright red Christmas antlers perched on their head, […]

Christmas Morning in Boulder: Quiet Streets, Snow-Dusted Peaks, and a City at Peace Christmas morning in Boulder feels different. Before the coffee shops open, before the trails fill, before the noise of the day arrives, the city settles into a rare and beautiful stillness. It’s a moment that belongs only to the early risers, the […]