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Boulder’s Quiet Foothills Trails: Peaceful Prairie Views and Creekside Solitude

There’s something happening in Boulder right now that feels almost sacred. Mid-February has delivered an unusually gentle stretch of weather. Warm afternoons in the 50s and 60s have softened the foothills, melting snow earlier than expected and revealing open prairie grass, flowing creeks, and …

There’s something happening in Boulder right now that feels almost sacred. Mid-February has delivered an unusually gentle stretch of weather. Warm afternoons in the 50s and 60s have softened the …

There’s something happening in Boulder right now that feels almost sacred. Mid-February has delivered an unusually gentle stretch of weather. Warm afternoons in the 50s and 60s have softened the foothills, melting snow earlier than expected and revealing open prairie grass, flowing creeks, and wide blue skies. While iconic hikes like Mount Sanitas and Chautauqua continue to draw steady traffic, there’s a quieter story unfolding just east and south of town — one that feels more like a meditation than a workout. If you’re looking for a reset, not a summit, this is your moment. Whe…

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Wildfires Caused by Negligence: Understanding Human-Triggered Disasters

Each year, thousands of wildfires sweep across landscapes, consuming forests, grasslands, and communities in their path. While lightning strikes and other natural phenomena account for some of these blazes, a staggering percentage stem from human activity. Among the most preventable yet devastating …

Each year, thousands of wildfires sweep across landscapes, consuming forests, grasslands, and communities in their path. While lightning strikes and other natural phenomena account for some of these b…

Each year, thousands of wildfires sweep across landscapes, consuming forests, grasslands, and communities in their path. While lightning strikes and other natural phenomena account for some of these blazes, a staggering percentage stem from human activity. Among the most preventable yet devastating categories are wildfires caused by negligence. These are fires that begin not from malicious intent, but from carelessness, oversight, or failure to exercise reasonable caution. The Scope of Human-Caused Wildfires According to fire management agencies, humans are responsible for approximately 85% …

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Outdoor Picture of the Day: Bluebird Snowfall Over Boulder’s Front Range

There are mornings in Boulder when the world feels brand new. This Outdoor Picture of the Day captures one of those rare, unforgettable moments—taken from East Boulder just after a fresh snowfall, looking west toward the dramatic skyline of the Front Range of the Rocky Mountains. Through a natu…

There are mornings in Boulder when the world feels brand new. This Outdoor Picture of the Day captures one of those rare, unforgettable moments—taken from East Boulder just after a fresh snowfall, l…

There are mornings in Boulder when the world feels brand new. This Outdoor Picture of the Day captures one of those rare, unforgettable moments—taken from East Boulder just after a fresh snowfall, looking west toward the dramatic skyline of the Front Range of the Rocky Mountains. Through a natural frame of snow-covered trees, the view opens up to a scene that feels almost cinematic. A quiet lake rests in the foreground, reflecting the soft winter light. Beyond it, the iconic Flatirons rise sharply from the earth, their sandstone faces glowing against a brilliant polar-blue sky. To the rig…

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Boulder’s Best Coffee Shops to Start Your Morning

There’s something about a Boulder morning that feels different. The air is crisp. The light rolls across the Flatirons. Pearl Street slowly wakes up. And somewhere, espresso machines begin to hum. In this town, coffee isn’t just caffeine. It’s ritual. It’s comfort. It’s community. If…

There’s something about a Boulder morning that feels different. The air is crisp. The light rolls across the Flatirons. Pearl Street slowly wakes up. And somewhere, espresso machines begin to hum. …

There’s something about a Boulder morning that feels different. The air is crisp. The light rolls across the Flatirons. Pearl Street slowly wakes up. And somewhere, espresso machines begin to hum. In this town, coffee isn’t just caffeine. It’s ritual. It’s comfort. It’s community. If you’re heading out early tomorrow, here’s where to start. OZO Coffee: Boulder’s Precision Roast OZO Coffee has become one of the most respected names in Boulder’s coffee scene. With multiple locations across town, it’s a dependable place to get a perfectly balanced cup every time.…

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The NBA is Broken

It would have been nice to see Steph Curry, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (SGA), or Giannis Antetokounmpo in the All-Star Game this past weekend, but sadly, all were out with injuries. Team World played most of the contest without Nikola Jokic, Luka Doncic, and, of course, SGA and Giannis. In other …

It would have been nice to see Steph Curry, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (SGA), or Giannis Antetokounmpo in the All-Star Game this past weekend, but sadly, all were out with injuries. Team World played …

It would have been nice to see Steph Curry, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (SGA), or Giannis Antetokounmpo in the All-Star Game this past weekend, but sadly, all were out with injuries. Team World played most of the contest without Nikola Jokic, Luka Doncic, and, of course, SGA and Giannis. In other words, Team World was in a World of Hurt. Or did you happen to catch rookie sensation Cooper Flagg in the Rising Stars? Me neither. Plenty of Team Stars and Team Stripes this weekend, but Team Flagg was out with a bad foot. Rising Stars? Or Falling Stars? Lebron James missed his 18th ga…

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Boulder Under Red Flag Warning: What It Means and Why It Matters

What Is a Red Flag Warning? Boulder’s Fire Risk Explained Boulder is currently under a Red Flag Warning — and when the wind starts shaking windows and power flickers, it gets everyone’s attention. But what exactly does a Red Flag Warning mean? And why does it matter so much here in Boul…

What Is a Red Flag Warning? Boulder’s Fire Risk Explained Boulder is currently under a Red Flag Warning — and when the wind starts shaking windows and power flickers, it gets everyone’s attenti…

What Is a Red Flag Warning? Boulder’s Fire Risk Explained Boulder is currently under a Red Flag Warning — and when the wind starts shaking windows and power flickers, it gets everyone’s attention. But what exactly does a Red Flag Warning mean? And why does it matter so much here in Boulder? Let’s break it down clearly and calmly. What Is a Red Flag Warning? A Red Flag Warning is issued by the National Weather Service when weather conditions combine to create critical fire danger. It typically means: Strong winds (often 25+ mph with higher gusts) Very low hu…

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Boulder’s Dog of the Day: The Little Trail Boss with Big Personality

On a beautiful Boulder, Colorado day, under bright blue skies and crisp mountain air, today’s Dog of the Day made his presence known on one of his favorite local trails. Compact, sturdy, and full of character, this little guy carries himself with the confidence of a dog twice his size. His upright…

On a beautiful Boulder, Colorado day, under bright blue skies and crisp mountain air, today’s Dog of the Day made his presence known on one of his favorite local trails. Compact, sturdy, and full of…

On a beautiful Boulder, Colorado day, under bright blue skies and crisp mountain air, today’s Dog of the Day made his presence known on one of his favorite local trails. Compact, sturdy, and full of character, this little guy carries himself with the confidence of a dog twice his size. His upright ears stand tall and alert, and a distinct white stripe running down the center of his face gives him a bold, unforgettable look. With warm tan coloring blended into his coat, he fits perfectly into Boulder’s rugged outdoor backdrop. Mid-walk, he paused, lifted one paw, and looked directly at the …

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Blue morpho butterfly with its wings spread. Boulder's Blue Morpho Victory: Patience Pays Off
Boulder’s Blue Morpho Victory: Patience Pays Off

Boulder's neighboring Westminster Butterfly Pavilion is home to many of the famous and beautiful blue morpho butterflies. These blue beauties are both spectacular and fast!  They simply won't hold still to be photographed. Yesterday was the exception. I set up in a comfortable position, propped …

Boulder's neighboring Westminster Butterfly Pavilion is home to many of the famous and beautiful blue morpho butterflies. These blue beauties are both spectacular and fast!  They simply won't hold…

Boulder's neighboring Westminster Butterfly Pavilion is home to many of the famous and beautiful blue morpho butterflies. These blue beauties are both spectacular and fast!  They simply won't hold still to be photographed. Yesterday was the exception. I set up in a comfortable position, propped on a bench, and waited. I found a spot where the blue butterflies were visiting. And I waited. Then I waited some more Finally I spotted one that had landed. Then I started shooting. After taking a few dozen pictures I picked the sharpest of the photos.  I sat for at least a half hour to get this …

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It’s Hard to Dream, Think, or Build New Systems if You Haven’t Healed

Dream Tank’s Systems Change Lab was supposed to be a build sprint: practical tools, real-world testing, something a city could hold in its hands. Then the tragic events of December 13th happened at Brown University, and the project became deeply relevant. Heidi Cuppari, Dream Tank’s founde…

Dream Tank’s Systems Change Lab was supposed to be a build sprint: practical tools, real-world testing, something a city could hold in its hands. Then the tragic events of December 13th happened …

Dream Tank’s Systems Change Lab was supposed to be a build sprint: practical tools, real-world testing, something a city could hold in its hands. Then the tragic events of December 13th happened at Brown University, and the project became deeply relevant. Heidi Cuppari, Dream Tank’s founder and a Brown alumna, responded the way she often does: with presence, optimism, and an insistence that care is part of the work. She helped our group name what we needed next, which wasn’t another framework. It was fluency in trauma as biology: how stress reshapes the brain, interrupts memory, an…

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Best Egg Rolls in Boulder (2026 Guide)

Egg rolls may seem simple, but in Boulder, they spark real debate. Do you go classic Chinese-American—golden, cabbage-packed, and nostalgic? Or do you lean Vietnamese—lighter, herb-forward, and wrapped in lettuce with dipping sauce? We looked at long-standing local favorites, consistent cu…

Egg rolls may seem simple, but in Boulder, they spark real debate. Do you go classic Chinese-American—golden, cabbage-packed, and nostalgic? Or do you lean Vietnamese—lighter, herb-forward, and…

Egg rolls may seem simple, but in Boulder, they spark real debate. Do you go classic Chinese-American—golden, cabbage-packed, and nostalgic? Or do you lean Vietnamese—lighter, herb-forward, and wrapped in lettuce with dipping sauce? We looked at long-standing local favorites, consistent customer feedback, and current operating status to bring you a fact-checked guide to Boulder’s most reliable egg roll spots. Here’s what still holds up in 2026. China Gourmet – Classic and Crispy If you’re after old-school comfort, China Gourmet on North Broadway remains a longtime …

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The Infinite Bullet

The multiverse has been having a moment lately, particularly in film. In popular culture, the MCU has dug into the concept big time with Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness, Fantastic Four, and most likely the upcoming Avengers: Doomsday. Everything Everywhere All At Once won seven Academy A…

The multiverse has been having a moment lately, particularly in film. In popular culture, the MCU has dug into the concept big time with Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness, Fantastic Four, an…

The multiverse has been having a moment lately, particularly in film. In popular culture, the MCU has dug into the concept big time with Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness, Fantastic Four, and most likely the upcoming Avengers: Doomsday. Everything Everywhere All At Once won seven Academy Awards. It’s an honest to goodness thing. The concept of multiverses is also a poorly understood thing, at least from a narrative perspective. It’s true that filmmakers can go batshit insane with multiple variants of the same character, or drop characters into increasingly bananas alternate di…

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Face of the Sacajawea $1 US coin
Boulder’s Sacajawea: A Coin, A Journey, A Mother, A Daughter, And Lewis And Clark.

Sacajawea is forever tied to Boulder. With a coin face designed by famous sculpture Glenna Goodacre, mother of Boulder's own Jill Goodacre Connick, on the $1.00 coin, Sacajawea was in part guide, in part translator, peacemaker/peacekeeper/, and mother. She had to  walk 5,000 to 6,000 miles. Wages: …

Sacajawea is forever tied to Boulder. With a coin face designed by famous sculpture Glenna Goodacre, mother of Boulder's own Jill Goodacre Connick, on the $1.00 coin, Sacajawea was in part guide, in p…

Sacajawea is forever tied to Boulder. With a coin face designed by famous sculpture Glenna Goodacre, mother of Boulder's own Jill Goodacre Connick, on the $1.00 coin, Sacajawea was in part guide, in part translator, peacemaker/peacekeeper/, and mother. She had to  walk 5,000 to 6,000 miles. Wages: poor? Place in history: huge.  Hours: 24/7. Native American essential.  Multilingual, and willing to walk around the entire Louisiana Purchase land as a portion  of the Lewis and Clark Expedition. Or so her job request might have been written.  I wonder how hard it was to fill that job descript…

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