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Your First Colorado 14er: A CU Buff’s Guide

Standing on a Colorado summit above 14,000 feet is one of those experiences you never forget. The air is thin, the horizon seems endless, and for a few minutes everything below feels very far away. For CU Boulder students, especially freshmen experiencing Colorado for the first time, climbing a f…

Standing on a Colorado summit above 14,000 feet is one of those experiences you never forget. The air is thin, the horizon seems endless, and for a few minutes everything below feels very far away. …

Standing on a Colorado summit above 14,000 feet is one of those experiences you never forget. The air is thin, the horizon seems endless, and for a few minutes everything below feels very far away. For CU Boulder students, especially freshmen experiencing Colorado for the first time, climbing a fourteener can become one of those defining Buff experiences: a big goal, an unforgettable day with friends, and an introduction to just how powerful the Colorado high country can be. Colorado is home to 58 named peaks above 14,000 feet, although 53 meet the traditional 300-foot prominence standar…

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Best Moose Viewing Spots Near Boulder, Colorado

There’s something unforgettable about seeing a moose in the Colorado high country. These massive, surprisingly quiet animals are the largest members of the deer family, and their numbers have expanded dramatically across Colorado in recent decades. For Boulder residents, the good news is tha…

There’s something unforgettable about seeing a moose in the Colorado high country. These massive, surprisingly quiet animals are the largest members of the deer family, and their numbers have exp…

There’s something unforgettable about seeing a moose in the Colorado high country. These massive, surprisingly quiet animals are the largest members of the deer family, and their numbers have expanded dramatically across Colorado in recent decades. For Boulder residents, the good news is that you don’t have to cross the state to find them. Some excellent moose habitat begins practically in Boulder’s backyard, especially in the higher country west of town where wetlands, willow bottoms and alpine lakes create ideal conditions. Safety First: Give Moose Plenty of Room Moose may look…

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Boulder Outdoor Picture of the Day: NCAR in Summer

On a beautiful summer day in Boulder, the National Center for Atmospheric Research rises dramatically above the city from its home on Table Mesa. With blue skies overhead, green foothills surrounding it, and the Colorado plains stretching toward the horizon, NCAR looks less like a conventional labor…

On a beautiful summer day in Boulder, the National Center for Atmospheric Research rises dramatically above the city from its home on Table Mesa. With blue skies overhead, green foothills surrounding …

On a beautiful summer day in Boulder, the National Center for Atmospheric Research rises dramatically above the city from its home on Table Mesa. With blue skies overhead, green foothills surrounding it, and the Colorado plains stretching toward the horizon, NCAR looks less like a conventional laboratory and more like a monument carved directly from the landscape. Today’s Outdoor Picture of the Day captures one of Boulder’s most unusual and recognizable buildings—a landmark where architecture, science, and nature meet. The Vision of Architect I. M. Pei The Mesa Laboratory was design…

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First-Week Mental Health Toolkit for New CU Buffs

The first week at the University of Colorado Boulder can feel like several weeks packed into a few days. Move-in boxes are barely unpacked, Fall Welcome events are filling the calendar, classes are approaching, and students are learning to live with people they may have met only hours earlier. Th…

The first week at the University of Colorado Boulder can feel like several weeks packed into a few days. Move-in boxes are barely unpacked, Fall Welcome events are filling the calendar, classes are ap…

The first week at the University of Colorado Boulder can feel like several weeks packed into a few days. Move-in boxes are barely unpacked, Fall Welcome events are filling the calendar, classes are approaching, and students are learning to live with people they may have met only hours earlier. That combination can be exciting, exhausting and emotionally overwhelming. Homesickness, social pressure, fear of missing out and moments of wondering, “Did I make the right choice?” are all common during a major transition. Even confident, outgoing students can feel unsettled when familiar rou…

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Elizabeth, Colorado: One of America’s Fastest-Growing Towns

Boulder and the surrounding Front Range remain among the most desirable places to live in Colorado. They are also among the most expensive. Housing costs, limited inventory, and increasing density have changed the equation for many residents, even as the appeal of Colorado’s outdoor lifestyle r…

Boulder and the surrounding Front Range remain among the most desirable places to live in Colorado. They are also among the most expensive. Housing costs, limited inventory, and increasing density …

Boulder and the surrounding Front Range remain among the most desirable places to live in Colorado. They are also among the most expensive. Housing costs, limited inventory, and increasing density have changed the equation for many residents, even as the appeal of Colorado’s outdoor lifestyle remains as strong as ever. People still want access to trails, open space, strong communities, and the quality of life that has long defined places like Boulder. Increasingly, some are simply looking farther out to find it. That trend came into focus when Outside published its list of the faste…

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How Boulder Families Can Make Weekend Camping Easier

For Boulder and Front Range families, weekend camping is easy to understand. The mountains are close, and a short drive can take a family from city streets to pine forests, lakeside sites, or mountain valleys. Children get a break from screens, while adults step away from work emails. What shapes…

For Boulder and Front Range families, weekend camping is easy to understand. The mountains are close, and a short drive can take a family from city streets to pine forests, lakeside sites, or mountain…

For Boulder and Front Range families, weekend camping is easy to understand. The mountains are close, and a short drive can take a family from city streets to pine forests, lakeside sites, or mountain valleys. Children get a break from screens, while adults step away from work emails. What shapes the trip is not only how far the campsite is from home or how long the packing list looks. The key question is whether the family can quickly create a camp space that feels clear, practical, and easy to manage. Many mountain campgrounds around Boulder involve higher elevation, cooler evenings, and …

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Boulder to Silverton: Colorado Adventure Escape

Boulder has the Flatirons, world-class trails and an outdoor culture that is difficult to beat. But every once in a while, even the most dedicated Buff needs to point the car toward another corner of Colorado. Silverton should be high on that list. Tucked into the San Juan Mountains at 9,318 f…

Boulder has the Flatirons, world-class trails and an outdoor culture that is difficult to beat. But every once in a while, even the most dedicated Buff needs to point the car toward another corner of …

Boulder has the Flatirons, world-class trails and an outdoor culture that is difficult to beat. But every once in a while, even the most dedicated Buff needs to point the car toward another corner of Colorado. Silverton should be high on that list. Tucked into the San Juan Mountains at 9,318 feet, Silverton is a former mining town with a year-round population of only about 700. Its historic downtown is designated a National Historic Landmark, and the town remains surrounded by some of the most dramatic high-country terrain in Colorado. For Boulder adventurers accustomed to looking at …

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Sober Buffs 101: A CU Boulder Freshman Guide

Welcome to Boulder, new Buffs. The Flatirons are waiting, the trails are calling, and campus is about to hit full volume. For many incoming freshmen, college social life can seem automatically connected to drinking and partying. It doesn’t have to be. At the University of Colorado Boulder…

Welcome to Boulder, new Buffs. The Flatirons are waiting, the trails are calling, and campus is about to hit full volume. For many incoming freshmen, college social life can seem automatically conn…

Welcome to Boulder, new Buffs. The Flatirons are waiting, the trails are calling, and campus is about to hit full volume. For many incoming freshmen, college social life can seem automatically connected to drinking and partying. It doesn’t have to be. At the University of Colorado Boulder, students looking for another path have something valuable already waiting for them: SoberBuffs. What Is SoberBuffs? SoberBuffs is a CU Boulder student organization that celebrates sober and healthy living while hosting substance-free social events for the university community. And here’s an…

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Long Lake Near Ward: Boulder’s Alpine Escape

Outdoor Picture of the Day: Long Lake Near Ward—Boulder’s Quiet Mountain Neighbor There is a special kind of summer day in Colorado’s high country when the light hits just right and the entire world seems to slow down. That is the feeling captured in today’s Outdoor Picture of the Day fr…

Outdoor Picture of the Day: Long Lake Near Ward—Boulder’s Quiet Mountain Neighbor There is a special kind of summer day in Colorado’s high country when the light hits just right and the entire …

Outdoor Picture of the Day: Long Lake Near Ward—Boulder’s Quiet Mountain Neighbor There is a special kind of summer day in Colorado’s high country when the light hits just right and the entire world seems to slow down. That is the feeling captured in today’s Outdoor Picture of the Day from Long Lake, just beyond the tiny mountain town of Ward, Colorado. Mirror-like water reflects the surrounding forest and rugged Indian Peaks, creating the sense that you have slipped into a completely different corner of Boulder County. Ward is one of Boulder’s closest mountain neighbors—nea…

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Critic & Son – Spider-Man: Brand New Day

A few weeks ago, I had no reason to think about Spider-Man. The priority was a trip with my beloved family to Central Europe. Time was well spent experiencing the faded glory of Vienna, discovering all that Munich had to offer, exploring the cobblestoned streets of Prague, and seeing what kind of tr…

A few weeks ago, I had no reason to think about Spider-Man. The priority was a trip with my beloved family to Central Europe. Time was well spent experiencing the faded glory of Vienna, discovering al…

A few weeks ago, I had no reason to think about Spider-Man. The priority was a trip with my beloved family to Central Europe. Time was well spent experiencing the faded glory of Vienna, discovering all that Munich had to offer, exploring the cobblestoned streets of Prague, and seeing what kind of trouble we could get into in Krakow, Poland’s intellectual and artistic capital.  But before all that was the Spider-Man of it all. That’s because I discovered that the day before our flight left, the critic’s screening of Spider-Man: Brand New Day, the latest installment in the Marvel Cinem…

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Motivational Monday: A Message for CU Boulder Freshmen

You’ve made it. The boxes are mostly unpacked. The mini-fridge is humming. Your parents have left—or they’re about to. Somewhere between the last trip to the car and your first night in a residence hall, it hits you: This is real. You’re a Buff now. And if your stomach is doing that…

You’ve made it. The boxes are mostly unpacked. The mini-fridge is humming. Your parents have left—or they’re about to. Somewhere between the last trip to the car and your first night in a res…

You’ve made it. The boxes are mostly unpacked. The mini-fridge is humming. Your parents have left—or they’re about to. Somewhere between the last trip to the car and your first night in a residence hall, it hits you: This is real. You’re a Buff now. And if your stomach is doing that strange little dance somewhere between excitement and nervousness, you’re probably not alone. Thousands of students are arriving on campus, meeting roommates, learning new names and trying to figure out where they fit. Here’s the most important thing to remember on your first Motivational Mo…

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Sewall Hall: CU Boulder’s Historic Heart

Outdoor Picture of the Day: Sewall Hall, CU Boulder’s Historic Heart Look at that classic CU Boulder sandstone and red-tile roof glowing beneath the Flatirons. Sewall Hall isn’t simply another residence hall—it is one of the university’s most recognizable buildings and a living piece of Buf…

Outdoor Picture of the Day: Sewall Hall, CU Boulder’s Historic Heart Look at that classic CU Boulder sandstone and red-tile roof glowing beneath the Flatirons. Sewall Hall isn’t simply another re…

Outdoor Picture of the Day: Sewall Hall, CU Boulder’s Historic Heart Look at that classic CU Boulder sandstone and red-tile roof glowing beneath the Flatirons. Sewall Hall isn’t simply another residence hall—it is one of the university’s most recognizable buildings and a living piece of Buff history. Completed in 1934 as a women’s dormitory, Sewall Hall has remained in continuous use ever since, making it CU Boulder’s longest-serving purpose-built residence hall. Nearly a century later, students still call this architectural landmark home. Charles Klauder’s Campus Masterpiec…

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