In this edition of “Faces of Boulder,” we spotlight a quintessential Boulder couple, embracing the great outdoors in their essence. Cloaked in the unmistakable Patagonia gear that speaks to Boulder’s outdoor spirit, these long-time residents find tranquility and companionship along the serene banks of Boulder Creek. Accompanied by their loyal Labrador Retriever, the scene is […]

Charles Robert Redford Jr. is an American actor and director who was born on August 18, 1936. He has won numerous honors, including the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the Cecil B. DeMille Award, two Golden Globe Awards, the British Academy Film Award, and an Academy Award from four nominations. He was listed among the top […]

The word inflammation is derived from a Latin word meaning “to kindle” or “to ignite”.  Inflammation is part of your immune system,  the body’s attempt at self-protection, and is designed to remove harmful stimuli and begin the healing process.  There are two kinds of inflammation, acute and chronic.  Acute inflammation starts rapidly and quickly becomes […]

Eighty percent of all people use plants as medicine to treat everything from digestive distress and fever to muscle pain and asthma, according to the World Health Organization. Did you know that eating spices like garlic, ginger or paprika can reduce the number of free radicals in your body? Free radicals are organic molecules responsible […]

Looking to earn some points with your main squeeze for thoughtfulness and originality? Take your valentine on a hike this long weekend and make it special with these trips and tips. Snowshoeing Hikes 1. Hessie Trailhead: From the Hessie trailhead you can walk a short ways in to a waterfall or make it a 3 […]

A significant part of the American West, Rocky Mountain National Park is one of the most popular national parks in the United States. Created in 1915, it covers over 1,300 square miles within two states: Colorado and Wyoming. The park has a vast array of geological features, including rock formations, waterfalls, and high plateaus. The […]

Meditation is an ancient practice that trains the mind to observe and regulate its own activity. It has been used for centuries by Hindu and Buddhist practitioners to cultivate attention, insight, and spirituality (1,2). More recently, meditation has been adopted and adapted by Western science and medicine as a way to enhance well-being, reduce stress, […]

  Since the beginning of The Faces of Boulder Project the AboutBoulder photography team has primarily focused our attention on multiple people for every online post, but this edition of the Faces of Boulder will be different because it’s all about one very special person who lives here in Boulder, Shankar Moghe. Travis Bildahl and […]

A recent article in the journal The Conversation, asked the question “Is walking enough exercise?”  Four out of five experts said yes. The one expert who said no, qualified his response by saying that walking is better than no exercise at all. He goes on to point out that, ideally, strength training and higher intensity exercise […]

Everyone who lives or has visited Boulder knows that street performers populate the Pearl Street Mall on a daily basis putting on shows for Boulderite audiences and those who are passing by, but there is one real-life super hero street performer in Boulder who advocates for environmental awareness and enlightens those who pass by him […]