Winter in Boulder has a way of sharpening everything—the air, the light, the silence between footsteps. The Flatirons look closer. The foothills feel wilder. And if you pick the right trail, you can get a legit “Boulder moment” in under two hours and still make it home warm, happy, and hungry. Before you step out […]

Travel has taken on a quieter meaning for Boulder locals lately. It’s less about chasing destinations and more about choosing places that feel supportive, calming, and restorative. When winter settles in and daily routines tighten, the desire to step away isn’t impulsive. It’s thoughtful. Right now, Boulder travelers are gravitating toward destinations that offer warmth, […]

Winter in Boulder doesn’t signal retreat. It signals a reset. As snow settles along trails and the mornings arrive crisp and quiet, the city shifts into a rhythm that feels intentional rather than restrictive. While many places treat winter as something to endure, Boulder treats it as a defining season—one that reveals the city’s character […]

Winter trail running in Boulder strips the experience down to its essentials. The air is sharp, the crowds thin out, and every footstep feels more deliberate. For runners who enjoy solitude, focus, and dramatic scenery, winter can be the most rewarding season of all. Boulder’s trail network remains surprisingly runnable year-round if you approach it […]

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 […]