Erie is just west of Interstate 25, with easy access to Interstate 70, Denver International Airport, and the entire Front Range of Colorado. The Planning Area of Erie is 48 square miles in size, stretching from the north side of State Highway 52 south to State Highway 7, and between US 287 on the west […]

Boulder has a plethora of music venues that feature some of the best music in the country. Boulder has also produced some incredible musicians over the years. Here are some famous musicians with Boulder ties: Elephant Revival The Samples Rose Hill Drive The String Cheese Incident Leftover Salmon Hazel Miller Otis Taylor Sally Taylor Based […]

The most important solar incentive available today is the federal solar tax credit, now known as the Clean Energy Credit. The tax credit covers 30% of the cost of installing solar panels, saving you thousands of dollars in taxes. It can even completely eliminate what you owe in some cases! Most Americans are eligible for […]

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According to the most recent Yelp reviews,  Jax Fish House and Oyster Bar located in Boulder, Colorado received the number one ranking for the best seafood. In addition, it has been rated as one of the top Seafood restaurants in the United States. Jax has been serving the freshest, most sustainable seafood the ocean has […]

What exactly qualifies as an antique?  In the strictest sense, the age of an item distinguishes it as either antique or vintage. Items considered antiques must be at least 100 years old. Many amazing antique shops can be found throughout Boulder, Colorado. Here are the top 5 rated Antique shops in Boulder based on the […]

The honey bee is the first bee that comes to mind when people think about bees (Apis mellifera). When prompted, many people will immediately mention bumblebees (Bombus spp.). However, did you know that Colorado is home to over 950 different kinds of bees? There are 950 different species of bees—a that’s lot! Bees come in […]

Boulder, Colorado has a number of award-winning dessert spots located throughout the city. Here are the top three rated spots in Boulder, according to the most recent Yelp reviews. 1. Piece, Love and Chocolate 2. Boulder Baked 3. Sweet Cow   photo credit: Boulder Baked

Trail Ridge Road spans the park and connects Estes Park to the western slope town of Grand Lake. With an elevation of 12,183 feet, it is the highest continuously paved road in the United States. From Memorial Day weekend until the Park Service closes it in the fall, it is open to vehicle traffic. Snow […]

There are four species of hummingbirds that are commonly seen in Colorado, Utah, and Wyoming. The most common hummingbirds you’ll encounter are the Broad-tailed (Selasphorus platycercus) and Rufous (Selasphorus rufus). The Calliope (Selasphorus calliope) and Black-chinned (Archilochus alexandri) hummingbirds are less common. photo credit: Tony Harman