This is the kind of sunset that makes you stop walking and just stare. Captured from a quiet lake in East Boulder, this epic winter scene delivers everything that makes Colorado’s Front Range unforgettable. Snow lines the shoreline. Thin patches of ice and open water break up the surface of the lake. The still water […]

This black and white butterfly feeding on an orange flower cluster is less commonly known as a , commonly known as the Ismenius Tiger or Tiger Heliconian. As a lover of words, otherwise known as a lexophile, a linguaphile , or even a word nerd,  you’ve got to love the name of this butterfly.  From […]

There are mornings in Boulder when the world feels brand new. This Outdoor Picture of the Day captures one of those rare, unforgettable moments—taken from East Boulder just after a fresh snowfall, looking west toward the dramatic skyline of the Front Range of the Rocky Mountains. Through a natural frame of snow-covered trees, the view […]

On a beautiful Boulder, Colorado day, under bright blue skies and crisp mountain air, today’s Dog of the Day made his presence known on one of his favorite local trails. Compact, sturdy, and full of character, this little guy carries himself with the confidence of a dog twice his size. His upright ears stand tall […]

Boulder’s neighboring Westminster Butterfly Pavilion is home to many of the famous and beautiful blue morpho butterflies. These blue beauties are both spectacular and fast!  They simply won’t hold still to be photographed. Yesterday was the exception. I set up in a comfortable position, propped on a bench, and waited. I found a spot where the blue butterflies […]

Sacajawea is forever tied to Boulder. With a coin face designed by famous sculpture Glenna Goodacre, mother of Boulder’s own Jill Goodacre Connick, on the $1.00 coin, Sacajawea was in part guide, in part translator, peacemaker/peacekeeper/, and mother. She had to  walk 5,000 to 6,000 miles. Wages: poor? Place in history: huge.  Hours: 24/7. Native […]

Where to Escape the Chill and Settle Into Something Comforting Late winter in Boulder has a certain personality. The mornings are crisp, the Flatirons glow at sunset, and once the sun drops, the air turns sharp. It’s the kind of season that makes you crave warmth — not just from a meal, but from the […]

A Stunning Winter Reflection Beneath the Flatirons Today’s Outdoor Picture of the Day captures a breathtaking winter scene from East Boulder — one that perfectly reflects why this town continues to inspire locals and visitors alike. In this epic photo, the Flatirons rise proudly against a crisp Colorado sky, their rugged faces illuminated with soft […]

Love, Laughter, and Mountain Air in Boulder In Boulder, Valentine’s Day is not just about roses and candlelit dinners. It is a burst of youthful energy, crisp mountain air, and spontaneous joy as students turn the holiday into their own creative celebration. As February settles in, the Flatirons glow beneath deep blue skies. Downtown fills […]

A Quiet Beginning to Valentine’s Day in Boulder, Colorado Valentine’s Day in Boulder does not begin with candlelight or dinner reservations. It begins with sunrise. Before chocolates are unwrapped. Before flowers are delivered. Before Pearl Street fills with couples and heart-shaped balloons, Boulder wakes gently beneath the Flatirons. At 5:30 in the morning, the city […]