On a beautiful summer afternoon in Boulder, Boulder Creek sparkles beneath a clear blue sky with the Flatirons rising in the distance. Colorful tubes drift with the current as groups of University of Colorado students laugh, splash, and float downstream. It’s one of the most recognizable Faces of Boulder moments—a scene that captures the carefree […]

Welcome to Boulder, Buffs. The Flatirons are impossible to ignore, and your first month on campus is the perfect time to experience why so many students fall in love with this place. Before classes, club meetings, and late nights on the Hill take over your schedule, lace up your shoes and hit the trails. These […]

Spring may get most of the attention for Boulder’s wildflower season, but the colorful display doesn’t disappear when June ends. Throughout July and into early August, open meadows, canyon trails, and high-country landscapes continue to burst with blooms. The secret is knowing where to go and how elevation affects what’s flowering. Whether you’re looking for […]

Some views don’t just impress—they remind you why Boulder remains one of America’s most spectacular places to live and visit. Today’s Outdoor Picture of the Day, captured from the eastern edge of Boulder looking west, showcases an unforgettable panorama of Green Mountain, Bear Peak, the iconic Flatirons, and the distant Continental Divide rising beyond. It’s […]

Where Boulder Dogs Cool Off During Summer Heat (And How to Keep Them Safe) On a scorching August afternoon, the scene at Coot Lake is classic Boulder: wet dogs shaking off the water, tails wagging furiously, and owners laughing as their pups race back into the shallows for another swim. During Colorado’s hottest weeks, these […]

The Flatirons are waiting, and so is campus. In just a few weeks, thousands of new students will arrive at the University of Colorado Boulder to begin one of the biggest chapters of their lives. Whether you’re an incoming freshman or the parent of one, the days leading up to move-in can feel exciting, overwhelming, […]

There’s something special about watching a pair of pups who grew up together start a Boulder morning the right way. Today’s Boulder Dogs of the Day are a brother-and-sister duo out on their morning adventure, tails high, noses working overtime, and pure joy written all over their faces. On a beautiful summer day beneath the […]

Great sports writing goes far beyond the final score. It captures emotion, history, humor, and the unforgettable moments that make fans fall in love with the game. Few writers do that better than Alan Tapley, whose work has become one of the defining voices of AboutBoulder.com’s sports coverage. Alan brings decades of experience as an […]

“I went to the woods because I wished to live deliberately.” Henry David Thoreau wrote those words more than 170 years ago, yet they still resonate on a Motivational Monday in Boulder. While others chased the next destination or the next distraction, Thoreau chose to stay put and truly see the place he was in. […]

Boulder Reservoir is officially back open, and the timing couldn’t be better. Known simply as “The Res” to locals, this 700-acre oasis just north of town has been one of Boulder’s favorite summer destinations for generations. Whether you’re looking for a relaxing beach day, an early morning paddleboard session with breathtaking Flatirons views, a scenic […]