Boulder & Kathmandu: Sister Cities Bridging Mountains and Cultures Boulder, Colorado, and Kathmandu, Nepal, are cities worlds apart geographically yet bound by a sister-city relationship that bridges the Rockies and the Himalayas. This unique partnership, established in 1983, celebrates shared values of environmental stewardship, cultural exchange, and a deep connection to the mountains that define […]

  Sun Sets, Temps Drop! A Catamaran Off Key West At Sunset                             pic Lensworth Sun sets, temps drop! Keys call! Key West beckons! On Key West, the “temp drop” might be to a mere 70° F, 21° C. Key West is […]

Boulder’s neighbor, Mexico, includes Mexico City, the country’s capital. Mexico City sits at 7,350 feet, 2500 meters in altitude. That puts it right in the same range as many of our mountain towns. Perched  2000′, 600 meters, higher than the City of Boulder and 1000′ or 300 meters below Nederland, Mexico City is the capital […]

Of course the honor is again Boulder’s! The oldest County Fair in Colorado dates back to 1869.  To cool us down let’s chat about Ferris’s Wheel.  since they are so cool and fascinating! Our County Fair pre-dates Ferris’s Wheel by almost 30 years. Since then the wonderful wheels have appeared sporadically in the County. Ferris’s […]

 A Scenic Journey: Driving from Nederland to Central City, Colorado The drive from Nederland, Colorado, to Central City along the Peak to Peak Highway is a scenic adventure through the heart of the Rockies. This route is not just a drive; it’s a journey through Colorado’s vibrant history, breathtaking landscapes, and diverse attractions.  Starting Point: […]

In Boulder and anywhere else a great meal starts with a sparkling clean kitchen! Right up 11th Ave. Denver, from the haunted Patterson Hotel, TORO, TORO Food Concepts, offers a variety of globally inspired dishes such as bowls, salads, and burritos. The menu reflects an eclectic mix of flavors from regions like the Caribbean, Italy, […]

  This  harbor pilot boat is approximately 50 feet (15 meters) and is one of the moving pieces in the chess game in which ALL of the pieces move at once Impact on Colorado and Boulder from the Loss of the Key Bridge in Baltimore Boulder and Colorado will experience the impact on our supply […]

When I travel from Boulder to our our local mountain casinos or to ones in distant destinations,  I like slot machines. I’m prefer the mechanical ones over of the electronic video ones. On my recent visit to the Miami Hard Rock Casino I encountered slot machines which were  video on the side as an option. […]

This is Lensworth At Large, bringing you misinformation from the four corners and seven edges of the Earth. I come to you today to share our visit to the Hard Rock Casino in Florida. As I prepare to depart to return to the sunny snowy skies of home in Boulder, I’m taking this time to […]

    Driving outside of Boulder is hazardous. Some, not all, but some of the drivers on my warm-weather escape are a tad challenging. Truth be told, it can be downright terrifying to navigate the highways outside of our home in Boulder. Perhaps the best way to adapt to this different style of driving is […]