Fresh Local Food, Creekside Vibes, and Seasonal Favorites Return to Boulder Memorial Day Weekend has arrived in Boulder, Colorado, bringing sunshine, backyard barbecues, creekside gatherings, and one of the city’s favorite traditions — the Boulder Farmers Market. Whether you’re planning a picnic for the annual Boulder Creek Festival, hosting friends for a holiday cookout, or […]

Boulder Couple Takes on the Flatirons on a Perfect Colorado Day On a picture perfect day in Boulder, Colorado, a couple could be seen scaling the legendary Flatirons with blue skies overhead, fresh mountain air all around, and the kind of breathtaking scenery that reminds people why Boulder is considered one of the greatest climbing […]

Spring in Boulder can change in a heartbeat, and this week was the perfect reminder. Just when many residents were planting flowers, opening patio furniture, and preparing for warmer weather, a powerful late-season snowstorm rolled into Boulder County and transformed backyards into scenes that looked more like January than May. Today’s Outdoor Picture of the […]

Even Darwin Regretted Ignoring Beauty Success, ambition, and achievement drive much of life in Boulder. From groundbreaking research at University of Colorado Boulder to elite athletes training beneath the Flatirons, this city thrives on people pushing themselves to be better. But even one of history’s greatest thinkers warned about what can happen when we focus […]

Reds, Oranges, and the Magic of a Boulder Evening When the sun begins to dip behind the Rocky Mountains, Boulder, Colorado transforms into one of the most breathtaking sunset destinations in America. In this stunning photograph captured by award-winning photographer Lenny Lensworth Frieling, the sky explodes with brilliant shades of orange, crimson, and glowing gold, […]

Boulder’s mountain lifestyle depends on water: clean creeks, healthy trees, green parks, local businesses, outdoor recreation, and reliable taps at home. In 2026, that water story feels more important than ever. The Colorado River crisis is not just a distant problem for Arizona, Nevada, or California. Boulder is better protected than many communities because of […]

Spring Brings the First Signs of Tubing on Boulder Creek As temperatures begin to rise in Boulder, the first signs of tubing season are starting to appear along Boulder Creek. While peak conditions are still a bit away, locals are already eyeing the water, preparing for those first float-worthy days. This photo captures that early […]

Boulder blends mountain beauty, walkable neighborhoods, outdoor adventure, local food, and creative energy better than almost any city in Colorado. With the Flatirons rising above town, Pearl Street buzzing downtown, and trails running straight from the city into the foothills, Boulder gives visitors a rare mix of nature and culture in one easy-to-explore destination. Whether […]

Discover Why Boulder Is One of Colorado’s Best Places to See Butterflies Summer in Boulder brings more than sunshine, wildflowers, and mountain adventures. It also marks the arrival of one of the region’s most beautiful hidden treasures: butterfly season. From colorful monarchs drifting through open meadows to swallowtails gliding above canyon trails, Boulder transforms into […]

This Friday, May 8, from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m., Boulder High School will celebrate its 150th anniversary with a special open house at its historic campus on Arapahoe Avenue. The evening will include guest speakers, guided tours, live music, historical slideshows, and light refreshments. The event is free, and RSVP information is available through the […]