Buying your first home in Boulder has never been easy. A new WalletHub study confirms what many prospective buyers already know: among the 13 Colorado cities included in the rankings, Boulder finished last. The annual study evaluated 300 U.S. cities using 22 different metrics across three categories—affordability, the real estate market, and quality of life. […]

From Southeast Boulder, a Landscape That Defines Colorado Living On a brilliant summer day in Boulder, Colorado, few views capture the spirit of the city quite like the sweeping panorama from Southeast Boulder. Today’s Outdoor Picture of the Day showcases one of those unforgettable moments—a landscape where vibrant green meadows stretch toward the towering Flatirons, […]

Cooling, bright plates made for heat-wave days Boulder summers hit differently. The dry air, intense sunshine, and stretches of 90-degree days make heavy meals feel like extra work. What many people crave instead is something bright, hydrating, and light—salads built around cucumber, ripe tomatoes, fresh herbs, citrus, or other seasonal produce, finished with crisp vinaigrettes […]

Boulder has always shared its foothills, forests, and mountain canyons with black bears. Every summer, residents and visitors begin seeing more of them, but late July marks the beginning of an especially important time of year. As bears prepare for winter, their search for food intensifies, increasing the likelihood of encounters with people. A recent […]

Walker Ranch has a way of reminding you why Boulder is considered one of America’s mountain biking capitals. The moment your tires leave the trailhead and roll onto the rugged singletrack, you’re immersed in a landscape where adventure, fitness, and nature come together in spectacular fashion. Located just southwest of Boulder off scenic Flagstaff Road, […]

Summer in Boulder is filled with simple traditions that never go out of style. A Saturday morning at the farmers market, a hike beneath the Flatirons, an afternoon at Boulder Reservoir, or an evening spent relaxing on the patio all seem to call for one thing—a cold glass of fresh homemade lemonade. With Colorado’s growing […]

When people think of Colorado’s best lakes, they often picture remote alpine destinations tucked high in the mountains. While those lakes are undeniably beautiful, one of the state’s most enjoyable outdoor escapes sits just minutes from downtown Boulder. Boulder Reservoir, affectionately known as “the Rez” by locals, combines mountain scenery, a sandy swim beach, water […]

There are countless places to admire Boulder’s famous Flatirons, but few offer a perspective quite as memorable as the view from the National Center for Atmospheric Research (NCAR) in South Boulder. Today’s Outdoor Picture of the Day captures the unmistakable silhouette of Devil’s Thumb, one of Boulder’s most recognizable rock formations, standing proudly against a […]

Summer in Boulder brings long days, beautiful mountain views, and plenty of opportunities to explore the outdoors with your dog. But when afternoon temperatures climb into the 80s and 90s, even a familiar trail can become much more demanding. Dogs cool themselves less efficiently than people, which means they can overheat quickly during warm-weather hikes. […]

There are sunrises, and then there are Boulder, Colorado sunrises. As the first golden light rises over the eastern plains, it transforms the iconic Flatirons into a breathtaking display of amber, rose, and gold. From favorite vantage points like Chautauqua Park and the Mesa Trail, the city awakens beneath towering sandstone formations that have become […]