Colorado roads tell a complicated story. Between Denver’s rapid population growth, its geography, and the unpredictable Front Range weather patterns that can turn a clear highway into a sheet of ice in under an hour, car accidents in the metro area happen at a rate that surprises most people who have not looked at the […]

Spring in Boulder can change in a heartbeat, and this week was the perfect reminder. Just when many residents were planting flowers, opening patio furniture, and preparing for warmer weather, a powerful late-season snowstorm rolled into Boulder County and transformed backyards into scenes that looked more like January than May. Today’s Outdoor Picture of the […]

One of the dominant stories in twenty-first century America is the story of the side hustle. Practically, it exists to give you a little extra income. Emotionally, though, the side hustle is the place where dreams can exist.* If you grind as an influencer, a content creator, a writer, or a crypto investor, you live […]

Even Darwin Regretted Ignoring Beauty Success, ambition, and achievement drive much of life in Boulder. From groundbreaking research at University of Colorado Boulder to elite athletes training beneath the Flatirons, this city thrives on people pushing themselves to be better. But even one of history’s greatest thinkers warned about what can happen when we focus […]

A late-season cold snap is heading into Boulder County, and the National Weather Service has issued a Freeze Watch for parts of northeast Colorado and the I-25 corridor. Overnight temperatures could dip near freezing late Monday night into early Tuesday morning, creating the potential for frost damage across the region. (National Weather Service) Even in […]

Reds, Oranges, and the Magic of a Boulder Evening When the sun begins to dip behind the Rocky Mountains, Boulder, Colorado transforms into one of the most breathtaking sunset destinations in America. In this stunning photograph captured by award-winning photographer Lenny Lensworth Frieling, the sky explodes with brilliant shades of orange, crimson, and glowing gold, […]

Boulder’s mountain lifestyle depends on water: clean creeks, healthy trees, green parks, local businesses, outdoor recreation, and reliable taps at home. In 2026, that water story feels more important than ever. The Colorado River crisis is not just a distant problem for Arizona, Nevada, or California. Boulder is better protected than many communities because of […]

Boulder’s neighbor, the Denver Zoo Big Horn sheep framed by the rock keyhole in the sheep habitat at the Denver Zoo. This habitat is close, easy, and spectacular.      Lenny “Lensworth” Frieling Photographer | Storyteller | Visual Guide “Shared knowledge is power.” Capturing moments. Teaching vision. Seeing what others miss. If you’re looking to […]

Spring Brings the First Signs of Tubing on Boulder Creek As temperatures begin to rise in Boulder, the first signs of tubing season are starting to appear along Boulder Creek. While peak conditions are still a bit away, locals are already eyeing the water, preparing for those first float-worthy days. This photo captures that early […]

Meet Addie: The Happy Boulder Pup Stealing Hearts One Stair at a Time There’s something special about a dog that knows how to work the camera, and Addie has clearly mastered the art. Today’s Dog of the Day is none other than Addie, the cheerful Boulder pup who loves hanging out on the stairs and […]