Some people don’t just live in Boulder — they reflect it. Adrienne Markey is one of those people. A Boulder-based writer, editor, and University of Colorado Boulder alumna (Class of 2025), Adrienne represents a new generation shaped by curiosity, empathy, and a deep belief in the power of language. An honors scholar who earned her […]

On the University of Colorado Boulder campus, tucked among academic halls and tree-lined walkways, stands a quiet tribute to one of America’s most enduring literary voices: Robert Frost. Captured in bronze, the Robert Frost sculpture invites passersby to pause, reflect, and remember that Boulder has long been a place where ideas, creativity, and contemplation thrive. […]

On one of the coldest mornings Boulder has seen this winter, a single image captured everything locals know all too well: resilience, humor, and a refusal to let the cold win. The photo shows a Boulderite standing tall, University of Colorado gear on full display, his beard completely frozen solid — a natural sculpture formed […]

A Winter Face of Boulder Winter in Boulder, Colorado, reveals a different side of climbing. The crowds thin, the air sharpens, and the rock feels more honest. On a clear winter afternoon, a gentleman pads quietly across packed dirt, crash pad strapped to his back, breath visible in the cold. He is not chasing grades […]

You don’t see the face in this photo — and that’s the point. Along Boulder Creek at sunset, the person becomes part of the landscape rather than the subject. Cold air settles in, the light softens, and the creek keeps moving the way it always has. In moments like this, Boulder shows its face through […]

Boulder has always had a certain electricity after dark. It’s the kind of town where a random weeknight can turn into a live-music memory, where the crowd leans in close, and where a band can build a real following long before the rest of the country catches on. If there’s one group that proves Boulder […]

Some people move through the world collecting things. Others collect moments, sounds, textures, and stories. Reid Friedenberg belongs firmly in the second group. A creative shaped as much by curiosity as by intention, Reid is a graduate of the University of Colorado Boulder, where he earned a BSBA in Marketing and Entrepreneurship with a minor […]

Winter in Boulder brings out a quieter, more reflective side of family life. On clear cold days, families bundle up and step outside together, framed by snow-dusted trails, golden foothills, and the unmistakable rise of the Flatirons. These winter moments capture the heart of Boulder living—shared time outdoors, fresh air, and a deep connection to […]

Winter in Boulder doesn’t slow climbers down — it sharpens them. On a cold, clear day, a Boulderite sets down multiple crash pads beneath a weathered boulder, takes a moment to feel the air, and begins to move. This is Faces of Boulder: Climate Edition — Winter Climbing, where preparation, patience, and respect for conditions […]

Today’s Face of Boulder: Panorama Point Some places don’t just show you Boulder — they explain it. Panorama Point on Flagstaff Mountain is one of those rare viewpoints where geography, history, and natural beauty come together in a single, unforgettable sweep. Standing here, Boulder doesn’t feel like a city. It feels like a moment suspended […]