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Remembering Boulder’s Record 104°F Day: The Historic Heat Wave of July 1954

Just over seven decades ago, Boulder experienced the hottest weather ever officially recorded. On July 11, 1954, the temperature reached 104°F, tying the city's all-time record high that had already been set on June 23, 1954. More than 70 years later, those two days remain the hottest ever offic…

Just over seven decades ago, Boulder experienced the hottest weather ever officially recorded. On July 11, 1954, the temperature reached 104°F, tying the city's all-time record high that had alrea…

Just over seven decades ago, Boulder experienced the hottest weather ever officially recorded. On July 11, 1954, the temperature reached 104°F, tying the city's all-time record high that had already been set on June 23, 1954. More than 70 years later, those two days remain the hottest ever officially observed in Boulder according to NOAA climate records. The remarkable summer of 1954 produced one of the most intense heat waves in Boulder history, including four consecutive days of temperatures at or above 100°F. The Historic 1954 Heat Wave Daily high temperatures during the record-se…

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Keep Quiet

As a registered Movie Guy, you know I have no problem with movie stars. Part of it is the comforting familiarity of it all, where you know you’re going to get Harrison Ford pointing and being salty, Ryan Gosling screaming, or Tom Cruise - President Hollywood himself - running. Part of the fun is w…

As a registered Movie Guy, you know I have no problem with movie stars. Part of it is the comforting familiarity of it all, where you know you’re going to get Harrison Ford pointing and being salty,…

As a registered Movie Guy, you know I have no problem with movie stars. Part of it is the comforting familiarity of it all, where you know you’re going to get Harrison Ford pointing and being salty, Ryan Gosling screaming, or Tom Cruise - President Hollywood himself - running. Part of the fun is when stars invert their well-crafted image, such as Dwayne Johnson playing a broken addict in The Smashing Machine or Julia Roberts as an ethically-compromised professor in After The Hunt.  Movie stars rule, but if I’m being honest with you, my heart goes with character actors any day of the we…

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Motivational Monday: Find Your Reset in Boulder Nature

Mondays have a way of arriving fast. The weekend winds down, inboxes begin to fill, classes resume, and the pace of life quickly picks up. Before diving headfirst into the week, consider taking a few minutes to do something Boulder makes remarkably easy: reconnect with nature. Whether it's a quie…

Mondays have a way of arriving fast. The weekend winds down, inboxes begin to fill, classes resume, and the pace of life quickly picks up. Before diving headfirst into the week, consider taking a few …

Mondays have a way of arriving fast. The weekend winds down, inboxes begin to fill, classes resume, and the pace of life quickly picks up. Before diving headfirst into the week, consider taking a few minutes to do something Boulder makes remarkably easy: reconnect with nature. Whether it's a quiet walk beneath the Flatirons, a few peaceful moments beside Boulder Creek, or simply standing barefoot on a patch of cool grass, spending time outdoors can help you reset your mind and begin the week with greater clarity and intention. One of the greatest gifts of living in Boulder is that nature…

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Today’s Boulder Picture of the Day: Summer on Top of Mount Sanitas

There are certain views that instantly tell you exactly where you are, and the view from the top of Mount Sanitas is unmistakably Boulder. Today’s Boulder Picture of the Day captures a perfect summer moment high above the city. A lone hiker stands at the rocky summit, taking in the sweeping pan…

There are certain views that instantly tell you exactly where you are, and the view from the top of Mount Sanitas is unmistakably Boulder. Today’s Boulder Picture of the Day captures a perfect su…

There are certain views that instantly tell you exactly where you are, and the view from the top of Mount Sanitas is unmistakably Boulder. Today’s Boulder Picture of the Day captures a perfect summer moment high above the city. A lone hiker stands at the rocky summit, taking in the sweeping panorama below. In the distance, the distinctive red-tiled roofs of the University of Colorado Boulder campus peek through the green canopy of the city, with the wide-open plains stretching toward the horizon. It’s one of those classic Boulder scenes that perfectly captures everything the city is …

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Boulder Launches Inaugural Poet Laureate Program to Celebrate Literary Arts

City invites community nominations for new literary ambassador position with $16,000 in total support. Boulder is officially searching for its very first Poet Laureate. The City of Boulder has opened nominations for its inaugural Poet Laureate Program, creating an official literary ambassador wh…

City invites community nominations for new literary ambassador position with $16,000 in total support. Boulder is officially searching for its very first Poet Laureate. The City of Boulder has ope…

City invites community nominations for new literary ambassador position with $16,000 in total support. Boulder is officially searching for its very first Poet Laureate. The City of Boulder has opened nominations for its inaugural Poet Laureate Program, creating an official literary ambassador who will champion poetry, connect with the community, and help celebrate the city's rich artistic culture. The selected poet will serve as Boulder's representative for literary arts, bringing poetry to residents through public readings, workshops, appearances at civic ceremonies, and a signature co…

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Bouldering in Boulder: World-Class Climbing Right in Our Backyard

Just Minutes from Downtown, Boulder Offers Some of the Finest Outdoor Bouldering on the Planet There are few places in the world where world-class climbing begins just minutes from downtown. Boulder, Colorado, is one of them. The city earned its name from the massive rock formations scattered al…

Just Minutes from Downtown, Boulder Offers Some of the Finest Outdoor Bouldering on the Planet There are few places in the world where world-class climbing begins just minutes from downtown. Boulder,…

Just Minutes from Downtown, Boulder Offers Some of the Finest Outdoor Bouldering on the Planet There are few places in the world where world-class climbing begins just minutes from downtown. Boulder, Colorado, is one of them. The city earned its name from the massive rock formations scattered along Boulder Creek and beneath the Flatirons. Today, those same boulders have helped transform Boulder into one of the world's premier destinations for bouldering. What makes it even more remarkable is how accessible it is. You don't need a long drive into the mountains or a multi-day expedition. Sim…

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Boulder Dogs of the Day: Making a Splash on a Perfect Colorado Day

Today’s Boulder Dogs of the Day capture pure Colorado happiness: dogs splashing, swimming, and playing in the cool water on a beautiful sunny day with Boulder’s wide-open landscape all around them. For many Boulder dogs, few things beat a day near the water. The second they see the shoreline,…

Today’s Boulder Dogs of the Day capture pure Colorado happiness: dogs splashing, swimming, and playing in the cool water on a beautiful sunny day with Boulder’s wide-open landscape all around them…

Today’s Boulder Dogs of the Day capture pure Colorado happiness: dogs splashing, swimming, and playing in the cool water on a beautiful sunny day with Boulder’s wide-open landscape all around them. For many Boulder dogs, few things beat a day near the water. The second they see the shoreline, the excitement begins. A tennis ball gets tossed, a stick flies through the air, and suddenly the day becomes one giant game of swimming, retrieving, shaking off, and jumping right back in. Boulder is famous for its hiking trails and mountain scenery, but the area also has several popular places…

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Colorado Music Festival Celebrates 50th Season in Boulder

Boulder’s summer soundtrack is in full swing as the Colorado Music Festival celebrates its landmark 50th-anniversary season at historic Chautauqua Auditorium. Running from July 9 through August 9, 2026, the festival brings world-class orchestral performances, chamber music, celebrated guest art…

Boulder’s summer soundtrack is in full swing as the Colorado Music Festival celebrates its landmark 50th-anniversary season at historic Chautauqua Auditorium. Running from July 9 through August 9…

Boulder’s summer soundtrack is in full swing as the Colorado Music Festival celebrates its landmark 50th-anniversary season at historic Chautauqua Auditorium. Running from July 9 through August 9, 2026, the festival brings world-class orchestral performances, chamber music, celebrated guest artists, and contemporary premieres to one of Boulder’s most distinctive cultural settings. With the Flatirons rising behind Chautauqua, the annual festival combines exceptional classical music with a setting found almost nowhere else. A Powerful Opening Weekend at Chautauqua The anniversary season…

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Boulder Coffee Shops for Hikers, Runners and Cyclists

From Trailhead to Cup: Boulder’s Best Coffee Spots for Flatirons Hikes, Runs & Rides Boulder’s coffee scene runs on much of the same energy that powers its trails, bike paths, and mountain adventures. At more than 5,400 feet above sea level, even brewing coffee comes with a high-altitude…

From Trailhead to Cup: Boulder’s Best Coffee Spots for Flatirons Hikes, Runs & Rides Boulder’s coffee scene runs on much of the same energy that powers its trails, bike paths, and mountain ad…

From Trailhead to Cup: Boulder’s Best Coffee Spots for Flatirons Hikes, Runs & Rides Boulder’s coffee scene runs on much of the same energy that powers its trails, bike paths, and mountain adventures. At more than 5,400 feet above sea level, even brewing coffee comes with a high-altitude twist. Water boils at a lower temperature than it does at sea level, creating unique challenges for coffee brewing and extraction. In Boulder, where outdoor culture and coffee culture overlap every morning, the perfect cup is often the first step in a much bigger adventure. During summer, when s…

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Today’s Outdoor Pick: Chautauqua Park’s Epic Flatirons Vista

Imagine standing in Chautauqua Park on a perfect Boulder summer day—the kind where warm sunshine, blue skies, and mountain air make it almost impossible to leave. A classic wooden fence curves across the foreground, naturally framing one of Colorado’s most recognizable views. Beyond the open …

Imagine standing in Chautauqua Park on a perfect Boulder summer day—the kind where warm sunshine, blue skies, and mountain air make it almost impossible to leave. A classic wooden fence curves ac…

Imagine standing in Chautauqua Park on a perfect Boulder summer day—the kind where warm sunshine, blue skies, and mountain air make it almost impossible to leave. A classic wooden fence curves across the foreground, naturally framing one of Colorado’s most recognizable views. Beyond the open meadow, the Flatirons rise dramatically above Boulder, their massive, tilted sandstone faces creating a backdrop unlike anywhere else along the Front Range. On a clear day, the deep blue Colorado sky seems endless, while the broad green lawn invites visitors to slow down, stretch out on the grass, a…

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5 Summer Wellness Rituals Boulder Locals Are Embracing in 2026

Imagine standing at the base of the Flatirons just after sunrise, the summer air still cool against your skin. The sky shifts through shades of pink and gold as the first light reaches Boulder’s famous sandstone formations. This is summer in Boulder, where outdoor movement, fresh food, recovery…

Imagine standing at the base of the Flatirons just after sunrise, the summer air still cool against your skin. The sky shifts through shades of pink and gold as the first light reaches Boulder’s fam…

Imagine standing at the base of the Flatirons just after sunrise, the summer air still cool against your skin. The sky shifts through shades of pink and gold as the first light reaches Boulder’s famous sandstone formations. This is summer in Boulder, where outdoor movement, fresh food, recovery, and time in nature are woven into everyday life. In 2026, wellness does not necessarily mean adding another complicated routine to an already busy schedule. Some of the most appealing practices are surprisingly simple: getting outside early, slowing down the breath, eating seasonally, and recov…

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Will You See an Elk in Boulder, Colorado? What Every Visitor Needs to Know

If you’re visiting Boulder and wondering whether you might spot an elk, you’re not alone. It’s one of the most common wildlife questions visitors ask. The honest answer is: yes, elk do live in Boulder County — but seeing one depends on where you go, when you go, and how quietly you move t…

If you’re visiting Boulder and wondering whether you might spot an elk, you’re not alone. It’s one of the most common wildlife questions visitors ask. The honest answer is: yes, elk do live i…

If you’re visiting Boulder and wondering whether you might spot an elk, you’re not alone. It’s one of the most common wildlife questions visitors ask. The honest answer is: yes, elk do live in Boulder County — but seeing one depends on where you go, when you go, and how quietly you move through the landscape. Boulder sits where the Great Plains rise suddenly into the Rocky Mountain foothills, creating prime habitat for deer, bears, mountain lions, raptors, and elk. Unlike the famous elk of Estes Park, which are often seen near roads, golf courses, and hotels, Boulder’s elk tend…

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