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Boulder’s Dog of the Day: Lily and the Best Smile in Town

Some dogs have a way of stopping people in their tracks, and Lily is one of them. Known for having one of the best smiles in Boulder, Lily doesn’t just walk into a space, she lights it up. Whether she’s cruising down a trail or relaxing in the grass, her joyful expression is impossible to miss a…

Some dogs have a way of stopping people in their tracks, and Lily is one of them. Known for having one of the best smiles in Boulder, Lily doesn’t just walk into a space, she lights it up. Whether s…

Some dogs have a way of stopping people in their tracks, and Lily is one of them. Known for having one of the best smiles in Boulder, Lily doesn’t just walk into a space, she lights it up. Whether she’s cruising down a trail or relaxing in the grass, her joyful expression is impossible to miss and even harder to forget. There’s something special about a dog’s smile. It’s not just about their open mouth or wagging tongue, it’s about energy. Dogs like Lily have a natural ability to reflect pure happiness, and that shows up in their faces. Scientists and dog lovers alike often poin…

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Faces of Boulder: Tubing Edition – Spring Flows and Creekside Smiles

Spring in Boulder brings a shift you can feel. Snowmelt begins its journey down from the peaks, the days stretch longer, and Boulder Creek comes alive. For locals, that means one thing: tubing season is right around the corner. Faces of Boulder: Tubing Edition captures that unmistakable energy. I…

Spring in Boulder brings a shift you can feel. Snowmelt begins its journey down from the peaks, the days stretch longer, and Boulder Creek comes alive. For locals, that means one thing: tubing season …

Spring in Boulder brings a shift you can feel. Snowmelt begins its journey down from the peaks, the days stretch longer, and Boulder Creek comes alive. For locals, that means one thing: tubing season is right around the corner. Faces of Boulder: Tubing Edition captures that unmistakable energy. It is the laughter echoing off the canyon walls, the splash of cold water on a sunny afternoon, and groups of friends floating together through town with nothing but time and current guiding them. Boulder Creek becomes the heartbeat of spring and early summer. While peak tubing typically hits in l…

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Boulder’s Best Spring Patio Dining and Farmers Market Finds 2026

Spring hits Boulder in a way you can feel immediately. The days get longer, the air softens, and the city comes alive again. One of the biggest signs of the season is the return of the Boulder Farmers Market, kicking off Saturday, April 4, from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 13th Street and Canyon Boulevard. …

Spring hits Boulder in a way you can feel immediately. The days get longer, the air softens, and the city comes alive again. One of the biggest signs of the season is the return of the Boulder Farmers…

Spring hits Boulder in a way you can feel immediately. The days get longer, the air softens, and the city comes alive again. One of the biggest signs of the season is the return of the Boulder Farmers Market, kicking off Saturday, April 4, from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 13th Street and Canyon Boulevard. This is when everything starts to click. Fresh produce, live music, and that unmistakable Boulder energy. The move is simple. Grab what looks good at the market, then head straight to a patio and turn it into the perfect spring meal. With Taste of Pearl just wrapping up, that festive food-and-d…

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The Colorado Rockies – A Comedy of Errors

You expected to hear about March Madness and the upset? Well, it’s March, and I’m mad and upset. Forget about the Final Four. The baseball season has just begun, and I’m just thankful the Rockies aren’t 0-4. But after seven straight losing seasons, including the last three in which…

You expected to hear about March Madness and the upset? Well, it’s March, and I’m mad and upset. Forget about the Final Four. The baseball season has just begun, and I’m just thankful the…

You expected to hear about March Madness and the upset? Well, it’s March, and I’m mad and upset. Forget about the Final Four. The baseball season has just begun, and I’m just thankful the Rockies aren’t 0-4. But after seven straight losing seasons, including the last three in which the team lost over 100 games, I decided to try to put a positive spin on things. Apparently, balls don’t spin as much at high altitude. Welcome to another season of Colorado Rockies baseball. • Where parking costs you $20, a beer costs $18, and tickets go for $6.50 on StubHub. • …

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Mount Sanitas Valley Trail in Boulder: A Sunset That Defines the City

Outdoor Picture of the Day: Golden Light Over Green Mountain from Mount Sanitas Valley Trail Boulder, Colorado is known for its world-class views, but few places capture the essence of the city quite like the Mount Sanitas Valley Trail. Today’s Outdoor Picture of the Day showcases one of those un…

Outdoor Picture of the Day: Golden Light Over Green Mountain from Mount Sanitas Valley Trail Boulder, Colorado is known for its world-class views, but few places capture the essence of the city quite…

Outdoor Picture of the Day: Golden Light Over Green Mountain from Mount Sanitas Valley Trail Boulder, Colorado is known for its world-class views, but few places capture the essence of the city quite like the Mount Sanitas Valley Trail. Today’s Outdoor Picture of the Day showcases one of those unforgettable moments where everything comes together—light, landscape, and pure Colorado magic. This trail offers a perspective that feels both expansive and intimate. As you move along the path, the terrain opens up to a sweeping view that immediately draws your attention westward. Rising proud…

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Sustainable Spring Living in Boulder: Eco Tips for Homes, Gardens and Earth Day 2026

Spring in Boulder always feels like a fresh beginning. The snow starts to melt off the Flatirons, early flowers push through the soil, and the whole city seems to come alive again. It is the season of renewal, which makes it the perfect time to refresh not only our homes and gardens, but also the wa…

Spring in Boulder always feels like a fresh beginning. The snow starts to melt off the Flatirons, early flowers push through the soil, and the whole city seems to come alive again. It is the season of…

Spring in Boulder always feels like a fresh beginning. The snow starts to melt off the Flatirons, early flowers push through the soil, and the whole city seems to come alive again. It is the season of renewal, which makes it the perfect time to refresh not only our homes and gardens, but also the way we live. Boulder has long been known for its love of the outdoors and its commitment to sustainability. That spirit feels especially strong in the spring, when people begin planting gardens, shopping at the farmers market, and looking for simple ways to live a little lighter. This year, Earth D…

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Boulder’s Best-Kept Mountain Secret: Why The Merc Is Worth the Drive

Escape the Crowds and Discover Jamestown’s Hidden Gem Just twenty minutes outside Boulder, a different world unfolds. The road narrows, the air sharpens, and the noise of the city fades into the background. At the end of a winding canyon drive sits one of the most beloved hidden spots in Colorado…

Escape the Crowds and Discover Jamestown’s Hidden Gem Just twenty minutes outside Boulder, a different world unfolds. The road narrows, the air sharpens, and the noise of the city fades into the ba…

Escape the Crowds and Discover Jamestown’s Hidden Gem Just twenty minutes outside Boulder, a different world unfolds. The road narrows, the air sharpens, and the noise of the city fades into the background. At the end of a winding canyon drive sits one of the most beloved hidden spots in Colorado: The Merc, also known as the Jamestown Mercantile. Tucked into the small mountain town of Jamestown, this historic spot has been quietly winning over locals, cyclists, hikers, and anyone lucky enough to stumble upon it. If you are looking for something real, something authentic, something that f…

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The Best Low-Energy Beach Activities for Hot Summer Afternoons

You know what happens when the midday sun is at its strongest. Even the most active beachgoers start exploring ways to slow things down. Simply put, hot summer afternoons aren’t ideal for high-energy games or long swims. Low-energy activities are a much better fit during this time. These activi…

You know what happens when the midday sun is at its strongest. Even the most active beachgoers start exploring ways to slow things down. Simply put, hot summer afternoons aren’t ideal for high-en…

You know what happens when the midday sun is at its strongest. Even the most active beachgoers start exploring ways to slow things down. Simply put, hot summer afternoons aren’t ideal for high-energy games or long swims. Low-energy activities are a much better fit during this time. These activities naturally allow you to stay cool, relaxed, and entertained without overexertion. Here are some of the best ways to enjoy the beach while the heat peaks. Relax With a Good Read Traditional activities still have their place, and few things match the simplicity of reading by the sea. It could…

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Boulder Cherry Trees: Where To See Them And How They Grow

Boulder Cherry Trees: Where to see them locally and When They Bloom       Cherry Tree, my favorite spring flower colors.  Cherry Tree in full blossom. One of my favorite tree flower colors. Our neighborhood, Beacon Hill in Lafayette is covered with them.  Prunus subg. …

Boulder Cherry Trees: Where to see them locally and When They Bloom       Cherry Tree, my favorite spring flower colors.  Cherry Tree in full blossom. One of my favorite tre…

Boulder Cherry Trees: Where to see them locally and When They Bloom       Cherry Tree, my favorite spring flower colors.  Cherry Tree in full blossom. One of my favorite tree flower colors. Our neighborhood, Beacon Hill in Lafayette is covered with them.  Prunus subg. Cerasus contains species that are typically called cherries. They are known as true cherries and distinguished by having a single winter bud per axil, by having the flowers in small corymbs or umbels of several together (occasionally solitary, e.g. P. serrula; some species with short race…

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The Woman in the Woods

As a professional movie dork, sometimes I have a solid idea of what I’ll be reviewing a few weeks out. I’ll think, “This week I have a screening of a blockbuster, next week an indie drama, the week after that an action movie,” and so on. Other times, things get a little more cloudy. When sto…

As a professional movie dork, sometimes I have a solid idea of what I’ll be reviewing a few weeks out. I’ll think, “This week I have a screening of a blockbuster, next week an indie drama, the w…

As a professional movie dork, sometimes I have a solid idea of what I’ll be reviewing a few weeks out. I’ll think, “This week I have a screening of a blockbuster, next week an indie drama, the week after that an action movie,” and so on. Other times, things get a little more cloudy. When stormy critic weather arrives,* I’ll usually get my wife’s take, since she’s also the one who proofs these things before you fine people have to suffer through them. So there I was at my desk, cat on my lap. I turned to my wife and said, “For this week, I can see a geopolitical drama, a low …

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Motivational Monday: Bloom Where the Wildflowers Grow in Boulder

Boulder is waking up again. Not all at once… but quietly. Out on the trails, the first wildflowers are starting to push through. Small at first. Easy to miss if you’re not looking. But they’re there—strong, steady, and right on time. And that’s the reminder this week. You don’t…

Boulder is waking up again. Not all at once… but quietly. Out on the trails, the first wildflowers are starting to push through. Small at first. Easy to miss if you’re not looking. But they’…

Boulder is waking up again. Not all at once… but quietly. Out on the trails, the first wildflowers are starting to push through. Small at first. Easy to miss if you’re not looking. But they’re there—strong, steady, and right on time. And that’s the reminder this week. You don’t need perfect conditions to grow. A Spring Reset, Boulder Style After a long winter, Boulder begins its reset. Longer days. Warmer sun. Trails coming back to life. And those first signs of color in the foothills—purple, yellow, white—breaking through the earth. Wildflowers don…

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Boulder’s Dog of the Day: Twin Lakes Beach Pup Living Her Best Life

Why Twin Lakes Is a Dog’s Ultimate Playground in Boulder Sunlight reflecting off the water, a light breeze in the air, and one joyful pup leading the charge—today’s Dog of the Day is a beach-loving girl who has found her perfect spot at Twin Lakes in Boulder, Colorado. The second her paws …

Why Twin Lakes Is a Dog’s Ultimate Playground in Boulder Sunlight reflecting off the water, a light breeze in the air, and one joyful pup leading the charge—today’s Dog of the Day is a beach-lo…

Why Twin Lakes Is a Dog’s Ultimate Playground in Boulder Sunlight reflecting off the water, a light breeze in the air, and one joyful pup leading the charge—today’s Dog of the Day is a beach-loving girl who has found her perfect spot at Twin Lakes in Boulder, Colorado. The second her paws hit the sand, it’s go time. This energetic girl makes a beeline for the shoreline, tail wagging nonstop, ready to dive into her favorite activity—splashing through the calm, refreshing water. Whether she’s chasing a ball, greeting other dogs, or simply running along the edge of the lake, Tw…

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