Boulder, Colorado is a city located at the foothills of the Rocky Mountains. It was founded in 1859 during the Pike’s Peak Gold Rush and was named after the large boulders in the area. Throughout its history, Boulder has been known for its natural beauty, outdoor recreation opportunities, and its progressive and eco-friendly culture. Some […]

Does your pup need some fresh air and a place to hike? Look no further than Boulder, Colorado! The city is home to some of the best dog hiking trails in the country, and this guide will take you through the best of them. Whether you’re looking for a place to let your pup run […]

Photo credit: Sherrie Stille

There have been many well-known and talented authors and writers from Colorado and Boulder, and the list is long and impressive. The following is a comprehensive list: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Category:Writers_from_Colorado Jon Krakauer is a well-known author and writer who lives in Boulder, CO. Jon is an American writer and climber. He has written best-selling non-fiction books like […]

Photo credit: Sherrie Stille

Foxes are extremely intelligent in important ways, such as finding food, surviving in extreme weather, outwitting predators, and protecting their young. Foxes have exceptional hearing. From 40 yards away, they can hear a watch tick. Red foxes can be found in most habitats in Colorado and Boulder. Riparian zones, open woodlands, pasturelands, and agricultural lands […]

Meet Woody! Woody visits the dog daycare I help out at every so often, and has quite the personality. Some of his favorite things include belly rubs, a good stick, and catching his own tail (which he is extremely good at I might add). Rumor has it, if you pet him behind the ear in […]

“I was unsure when people told me that I would like Boulder, but I’ve never been happier.” Originally from Boston, Grace is here at CU Boulder studying Evolutionary Biology and Pre-Vet. She originally wanted to be a surgeon for humans, but after shadowing various surgeries at a vet clinic she decided she wanted to be […]