Snowshoeing is one of the easiest and most rewarding ways to enjoy winter in and around Boulder. While the city itself doesn’t always hold deep snow for long, the surrounding foothills and higher-elevation areas offer excellent snowshoeing when conditions line up. Knowing where to go makes all the difference. This guide focuses on proven, legitimate […]

There’s something about a great hamburger in Boulder that just hits differently. Maybe it’s the mountain air, the active lifestyle, or the city’s deep appreciation for quality ingredients and comfort food done right. Whatever the reason, Boulder quietly delivers some of the best burgers in Colorado—and these seven spots consistently rise to the top. From […]

There are few experiences as quietly powerful as floating above Boulder in a hot-air balloon on a winter morning. As dawn breaks, the landscape below slowly reveals itself — snow-covered open space, frozen ponds, and the dramatic rise of the Rocky Mountains stretching across the western horizon. From this peaceful vantage point, Boulder feels timeless, […]

Discover Boulder’s Hidden Gem: Santo When Boulder’s recent power outages rippled through the restaurant community, the impact was real. Prep was lost, food spoiled, and thousands of dollars disappeared overnight for local kitchens already operating on tight margins. Yet through it all, some places simply kept showing up—quietly, steadily, without fanfare. One of those places […]

A Food City Built on Values, Not Flash Boulder, Colorado didn’t become a foodie capital by chasing trends or copying bigger cities. It happened organically, driven by values that came long before food became fashionable. Long before “farm-to-table” was a buzzword, Boulder residents were already asking where their food came from, how it was grown, […]

Free Experiences, Hidden Gems, and Local Favorites The University of Colorado Boulder is widely known for academic excellence, but what truly defines the CU experience is what happens beyond the classroom. With the Flatirons rising directly behind campus and Boulder’s culture seamlessly woven into daily student life, CU Boulder offers one of the most engaging […]

You don’t see the face in this photo — and that’s the point. Along Boulder Creek at sunset, the person becomes part of the landscape rather than the subject. Cold air settles in, the light softens, and the creek keeps moving the way it always has. In moments like this, Boulder shows its face through […]

There’s something about a Boulder morning that calls for pancakes. Maybe it’s the crisp air drifting down from the Flatirons, the steady flow of students heading to class, or the way breakfast here feels like a daily ritual rather than a rush. Boulder’s breakfast scene has long been recognized for its depth and consistency, with […]

A View That Instantly Resets Perspective Some views don’t just impress — they recalibrate you. From the summit of Green Mountain, the land opens wide, revealing the sweeping ridgelines of Colorado’s Continental Divide stretching across the western horizon. This vantage point offers one of Boulder’s most powerful visual experiences, where elevation, geography, and atmosphere converge […]

Boulder Winter Comfort: Why Homemade Soups and Stews Are Trending Right Now As winter settles into Boulder, the city naturally shifts pace. Mornings feel quieter, afternoons shorter, and evenings invite people back indoors. Right now, one of the most noticeable lifestyle trends in Boulder isn’t centered on restaurants or takeout—it’s happening in home kitchens across […]