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South Boulder Creek: Eldorado Canyon’s Summer Gold

There is something about a clear summer day in Eldorado Canyon that stops you in your tracks. Golden sandstone walls rise dramatically above South Boulder Creek as the water catches the sunlight, tumbles over rocks, and moves through willows along the canyon floor. It is pure Front Range summer—wa…

There is something about a clear summer day in Eldorado Canyon that stops you in your tracks. Golden sandstone walls rise dramatically above South Boulder Creek as the water catches the sunlight, tumb…

There is something about a clear summer day in Eldorado Canyon that stops you in your tracks. Golden sandstone walls rise dramatically above South Boulder Creek as the water catches the sunlight, tumbles over rocks, and moves through willows along the canyon floor. It is pure Front Range summer—water, stone, and sky coming together in one unforgettable scene. South Boulder Creek begins high along the Continental Divide near Rogers Pass, where snowmelt and alpine runoff collect in the mountains west of Boulder. The creek flows east through rugged terrain before reaching Gross Reservoir, a …

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Boulder Heat Wave: Trail and Dog Safety Guide

Boulder is rewriting the record books this summer—and not in the fun way. As of mid-August 2026, Boulder had recorded 23 days at or above 95 degrees, setting a new calendar-year record. The city had also reached 100 degrees six times, tying the annual record set in 1954, while 40 days at or abo…

Boulder is rewriting the record books this summer—and not in the fun way. As of mid-August 2026, Boulder had recorded 23 days at or above 95 degrees, setting a new calendar-year record. The city …

Boulder is rewriting the record books this summer—and not in the fun way. As of mid-August 2026, Boulder had recorded 23 days at or above 95 degrees, setting a new calendar-year record. The city had also reached 100 degrees six times, tying the annual record set in 1954, while 40 days at or above 90 degrees had already accumulated. The most startling number came on August 3, when the Boulder Municipal Airport climate site reached 104 degrees. That tied the location’s all-time high and established a new August record. The latest totals were compiled by BoulderCAST from local climate o…

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Literary Boulder: Famous Writers and Books Tied to the City

Boulder is famous for the Flatirons, its extensive trail system, and an unmistakably independent spirit. Less widely recognized is the city’s surprisingly influential literary history. Major American writers have lived here, taught here, or transformed Boulder into a setting for memorable fiction …

Boulder is famous for the Flatirons, its extensive trail system, and an unmistakably independent spirit. Less widely recognized is the city’s surprisingly influential literary history. Major America…

Boulder is famous for the Flatirons, its extensive trail system, and an unmistakably independent spirit. Less widely recognized is the city’s surprisingly influential literary history. Major American writers have lived here, taught here, or transformed Boulder into a setting for memorable fiction and nonfiction. The result is a city that has quietly punched above its weight in American letters for more than a century. Allen Ginsberg, Naropa and Boulder’s Beat Legacy The most consequential chapter began in 1974, when Allen Ginsberg and Anne Waldman founded the Jack Kerouac School of Di…

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14 Quirky Colorado Small Towns National Lists Somehow Missed

Colorado has never needed anyone else's approval to be interesting. Yet when a recent national roundup of America's quirkiest small towns skipped the Centennial State entirely, it overlooked some of the most colorful communities in the West. From coffin races and cryogenic legends to spiritual re…

Colorado has never needed anyone else's approval to be interesting. Yet when a recent national roundup of America's quirkiest small towns skipped the Centennial State entirely, it overlooked some o…

Colorado has never needed anyone else's approval to be interesting. Yet when a recent national roundup of America's quirkiest small towns skipped the Centennial State entirely, it overlooked some of the most colorful communities in the West. From coffin races and cryogenic legends to spiritual retreats, dinosaur-themed streets, and historic mining camps, Colorado is packed with destinations that celebrate their unique personalities. Whether you're planning a quick escape from Boulder or a longer mountain road trip, these 14 towns prove that quirky is alive and well in Colorado. 1. Neder…

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Boulder’s Red Rocks Rise Above Sanitas Valley

Today’s Outdoor Picture of the Day captures one of Boulder’s most distinctive foothills scenes: the rugged Red Rocks formations viewed from Sanitas Valley Trail. Rising above the surrounding landscape, the warm sandstone fins create a dramatic contrast against the trees, open sky, and softer slo…

Today’s Outdoor Picture of the Day captures one of Boulder’s most distinctive foothills scenes: the rugged Red Rocks formations viewed from Sanitas Valley Trail. Rising above the surrounding lands…

Today’s Outdoor Picture of the Day captures one of Boulder’s most distinctive foothills scenes: the rugged Red Rocks formations viewed from Sanitas Valley Trail. Rising above the surrounding landscape, the warm sandstone fins create a dramatic contrast against the trees, open sky, and softer slopes of Mount Sanitas. While Boulder’s Flatirons receive most of the attention, Red Rocks offers its own remarkable display of Front Range geology. The formations belong to the Fountain Formation, the same ancient rock unit that created the Flatirons and other famous Colorado landmarks. The sedi…

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Boulder’s Perfect Fall Getaway: Peak to Peak Gold

Fall in Boulder is beautiful. Fall in the mountains just west of town can feel almost unreal. For a few brief weeks, the hillsides turn brilliant gold, the Continental Divide rises above the changing forest, and the cooler air makes every hike feel more invigorating. Best of all, you do not need …

Fall in Boulder is beautiful. Fall in the mountains just west of town can feel almost unreal. For a few brief weeks, the hillsides turn brilliant gold, the Continental Divide rises above the changi…

Fall in Boulder is beautiful. Fall in the mountains just west of town can feel almost unreal. For a few brief weeks, the hillsides turn brilliant gold, the Continental Divide rises above the changing forest, and the cooler air makes every hike feel more invigorating. Best of all, you do not need to cross Colorado to experience it. The classic Boulder fall getaway combines the Peak to Peak Scenic Byway with Brainard Lake, Fourth of July Trailhead, or Caribou Ranch Open Space. Add a warm meal in Nederland, and you have one of Colorado’s best autumn days. When to See the Fall Colors The…

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In-Home vs. Center-Based ABA Therapy for Kids Across Colorado’s Largest Cities: A Detailed Comparison to Help Parents Decide

Colorado’s most populous cities—Denver, Colorado Springs, Aurora, Fort Collins, Lakewood, Thornton, Arvada, Westminster, Greeley, and Pueblo—account for the bulk of families seeking Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) for children with autism. The CDC estimates roughly 1 in 31 eight-year-old child…

Colorado’s most populous cities—Denver, Colorado Springs, Aurora, Fort Collins, Lakewood, Thornton, Arvada, Westminster, Greeley, and Pueblo—account for the bulk of families seeking Applied Beha…

Colorado’s most populous cities—Denver, Colorado Springs, Aurora, Fort Collins, Lakewood, Thornton, Arvada, Westminster, Greeley, and Pueblo—account for the bulk of families seeking Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) for children with autism. The CDC estimates roughly 1 in 31 eight-year-old children are identified with ASD. Early, intensive, individualized intervention produces the strongest gains in communication, adaptive skills, and daily functioning. Colorado’s Health First Colorado (Medicaid) covers medically necessary ABA for children under 21 through EPSDT at no cost when authorize…

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Faces of Boulder: Two Boulderites Solo the Flatirons

Look closely at the photograph. Two people are moving steadily up one of Boulder’s iconic Flatirons, side by side against an enormous sweep of tilted sandstone. The rock rises sharply behind them, the city stretches far below, and there are no ropes in sight. It is an extraordinary image—and …

Look closely at the photograph. Two people are moving steadily up one of Boulder’s iconic Flatirons, side by side against an enormous sweep of tilted sandstone. The rock rises sharply behind them, t…

Look closely at the photograph. Two people are moving steadily up one of Boulder’s iconic Flatirons, side by side against an enormous sweep of tilted sandstone. The rock rises sharply behind them, the city stretches far below, and there are no ropes in sight. It is an extraordinary image—and a powerful reminder that the Flatirons must always be approached with respect. Seeing two people climbing together without ropes is unusual. Soloists generally move alone, while roped parties are a more familiar sight across the popular east faces. These people appear calm, deliberate, and comple…

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Broncos, Bo, and Barely Betting the Over

According to MGMBet, the Denver Broncos win total has been set at 9.5 for the 2026 NFL season. On the surface, the number seems a little low for a team that went 14-3 last season and would have made the Super Bowl if Bo Nix hadn’t been nixed for the backward-throwing backup, Jarret Stidham. …

According to MGMBet, the Denver Broncos win total has been set at 9.5 for the 2026 NFL season. On the surface, the number seems a little low for a team that went 14-3 last season and would have mad…

According to MGMBet, the Denver Broncos win total has been set at 9.5 for the 2026 NFL season. On the surface, the number seems a little low for a team that went 14-3 last season and would have made the Super Bowl if Bo Nix hadn’t been nixed for the backward-throwing backup, Jarret Stidham. But after just squeaking by the New York Jets (13-11), New York Giants (33-32), Washington Commanders (27-26 in OT), and others, Vegas is betting that a tough schedule and a quarterback coming off a fractured right ankle have 9.5 wins priced accordingly. I’ll take the over. While the schedul…

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Wind Tower: Eldorado Canyon’s Sandstone Landmark

Directly across South Boulder Creek from the Bastille stands one of Eldorado Canyon’s most recognizable and photogenic rock formations: Wind Tower. Rising approximately 300 feet above its base, this dramatic sandstone landmark greets visitors shortly after they enter the inner canyon. Its walls…

Directly across South Boulder Creek from the Bastille stands one of Eldorado Canyon’s most recognizable and photogenic rock formations: Wind Tower. Rising approximately 300 feet above its base, t…

Directly across South Boulder Creek from the Bastille stands one of Eldorado Canyon’s most recognizable and photogenic rock formations: Wind Tower. Rising approximately 300 feet above its base, this dramatic sandstone landmark greets visitors shortly after they enter the inner canyon. Its walls glow in warm shades of amber, rust and gold, changing character as sunlight moves across the rock. From the nearby bridge, Wind Tower creates one of the defining views of Eldorado Canyon State Park. Wind Tower is composed of Fountain Formation sandstone, the same ancient rock unit responsible fo…

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7 Boulder Bites Freshmen Find Too Late

7 Boulder Bites Freshmen Find Too Late Welcome to Boulder, new Buff. You’ve got the Flatirons in your camera roll, a brand-new CU hoodie and a meal plan that may start feeling repetitive by week three. Campus dining will keep you fed, but some of Boulder’s most memorable meals are waiting be…

7 Boulder Bites Freshmen Find Too Late Welcome to Boulder, new Buff. You’ve got the Flatirons in your camera roll, a brand-new CU hoodie and a meal plan that may start feeling repetitive by week th…

7 Boulder Bites Freshmen Find Too Late Welcome to Boulder, new Buff. You’ve got the Flatirons in your camera roll, a brand-new CU hoodie and a meal plan that may start feeling repetitive by week three. Campus dining will keep you fed, but some of Boulder’s most memorable meals are waiting beyond the dining halls. These are the pizza counters, neighborhood cafés and longtime institutions that upperclassmen eventually learn to rely on—sometimes after spending an entire semester walking right past them. Discover these seven Boulder favorites early, and you’ll be eating like a loca…

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Three Nights in Nature May Improve Creative Thinking

Boulder has always understood something science is only beginning to explain. Whether it's camping beneath the stars in the Indian Peaks Wilderness, waking up to the sounds of Rocky Mountain National Park, or spending a long weekend in Colorado's backcountry, many people return home feeling calme…

Boulder has always understood something science is only beginning to explain. Whether it's camping beneath the stars in the Indian Peaks Wilderness, waking up to the sounds of Rocky Mountain Nation…

Boulder has always understood something science is only beginning to explain. Whether it's camping beneath the stars in the Indian Peaks Wilderness, waking up to the sounds of Rocky Mountain National Park, or spending a long weekend in Colorado's backcountry, many people return home feeling calmer, clearer, and surprisingly refreshed. Now, research suggests there's a reason. A landmark study by researchers from the University of Kansas and the University of Utah found that people who spent several days immersed in nature without phones, computers, or other electronic devices performed…

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