“I drive around neighborhoods find children who want ice cream. I don’t take tips, but some people really insist on it, so I keep it separate because there are usually kids that come up that don’t have money, or can’t afford what they want, so I just use that money for them.” – Terry

This photo, taken from an elevation of 10,396 feet, offers a glimpse of the scenic landscape above Brainard Lake. The view includes Long Lake and extends towards the majestic Continental Divide. The image showcases a tranquil setting with calm waters, lush surroundings, and impressive peaks, inviting observers to appreciate the natural beauty of the area. […]

Chip and salsa have gained immense popularity, particularly in college towns like Boulder, and there are several reasons behind this phenomenon. First and foremost, chip and salsa are incredibly versatile and universally appealing. They provide a simple and enjoyable snacking experience that can be easily shared among friends. This makes them a go-to choice for […]

About 80 different butterfly species can be found in Colorado, with the black swallowtail, two-tailed swallowtail, western swallowtail, monarch, mourning cloak, variegated fritillary, Weidemeyer’s admiral, painted lady, and checkered skipper being the most prevalent. After the Colorado Senate Bill 96-122 was approved, Colorado became the 37th state to formally designate a state insect, the Colorado […]

Tube Locations: Boulder Creek: Start at Eben G. Fine Park and follow the creek all the way to 55th Street. Just don’t expect a gentle float — this ride includes rapids and chutes! For a more convenient trip, board at 6th Street or a few blocks east of the Boulder Public Library. Regardless of where […]

The state bird of New Jersey, Iowa, and Washington, this charming little finch is a welcome and frequent visitor to feeders where it primarily eats sunflower and nyjer. Goldfinches frequently congregate with Common Redpolls and Pine Siskins. Males in the spring are brilliant yellow, shiny black, and partly white. All winter birds, including females, are […]

Photo credit: Sherrie Stille

Flickers can be attracted by placing peanut hearts or sunflower seeds on a platform, the ground, or a large hopper feeder. They prefer to forage on the ground, which is why ground feeders are best. When insects are scarce, flickers can survive on any type of suet. Males call, drum, and display a variety of […]

This image was captured from a Boulder Open Space parking lot off Valmont Road. This is the epitome of planetary alignment! Beginning with Venus rising in the lower left corner of the image, you can see at least three other planets of the alignment. photo credit: Lenny Frieling