In Boulder, coffee isn’t a trend or a talking point. It’s part of the daily rhythm. It shows up before sunrise, after trail runs, between classes, and during quiet moments when the Flatirons catch the first light. Coffee here doesn’t demand attention. It settles in. That’s why it hits different. Mornings in Boulder begin with […]

When the temperatures drop in Boulder, eating habits change. Lighter fare gives way to meals that warm you up, slow you down, and actually satisfy. Comfort carbs aren’t a guilty pleasure here — they’re practical, nourishing, and deeply woven into how locals eat through the colder months. From pasta and rice bowls to noodles, dumplings, […]

There are Boulder days that stop you in your tracks, and this is one of them. This Outdoor Picture of the Day captures a lake in east Boulder on a crystal-clear winter morning, where still water mirrors the surrounding foothills and the Front Range rises with quiet confidence. The lake sits calm and reflective, while […]

Boulder is quietly stepping into one of the most transformative cultural moments in its modern history. With the Sundance Film Festival set to arrive in 2027, the year 2026 becomes the runway—where planning, alignment, and vision converge. For a city long defined by outdoor culture, innovation, and independent thinking, this moment feels less like an […]

Every day that us Boulder students go to school, we prepare—quietly—for the possibility of a bullet. That sentence should sound impossible. Instead, it sounds familiar. I think I learned that familiarity long before I understood it. It started, for me, with a license plate. The License Plate I Didn’t Understand Yet  When I was little, […]

Boulder has a long-standing reputation for powerful, sometimes relentless wind. From sudden gusts that race through neighborhoods to sustained wind events that disrupt daily life, these conditions are not unusual here—and they’re not accidental. Boulder’s wind patterns are the result of geography, elevation, and atmospheric dynamics that consistently combine to make the city one of […]

Boulder County’s IPA Powerhouse: Why Westbound & Down Brewing Is One of the Best Breweries in the Country In a state overflowing with great beer, earning national recognition is no small accomplishment. Colorado is home to hundreds of breweries, many of them exceptional. Yet only a handful consistently rise above the rest. Westbound & Down […]

There are Boulder mornings—and then there are Bear Peak mornings. Today’s Outdoor Picture of the Day captures one of those rare, pulse-stopping moments when the sky ignites in deep reds and burnt oranges, silhouetting Bear Peak in dramatic fashion as the sun climbs above the horizon. It’s the kind of sunrise that reminds you why […]

By Adrienne Markey, University of Colorado 2025 Graduate  Growing up, I spent weekends skiing in Winter Park, Colorado. My love for the sport eventually led me to the Competition Center, where I first heard of Ellie Huff, the big-mountain skier with beautiful doodles on her Kinco mittens. I knew of Ellie as a talented skier […]

Nestled quietly just east of Boulder, Baseline Lake—often referred to as Baseline Reservoir—remains one of the city’s best-kept secrets. With private membership required to access its tranquil waters, the lake is home to an exclusive swim club that offers a retreat for water enthusiasts during the warmer months. Originally constructed in 1910 as part of […]