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 […]

If you’re looking for something different this Valentine’s Night, skip the crowded restaurant and look up instead. Boulder, Colorado offers some of the most beautiful night skies along the Front Range. With the Flatirons rising in silhouette and the city lights glowing below, stargazing can be one of the most romantic (and memorable) ways to […]

High in the rugged alpine terrain west of Boulder, the Arapaho Glacier stands as a quiet witness to both Colorado’s past and its changing future. Long before it became a symbol of climate change, this glacier played a vital role in shaping Boulder’s survival, growth, and identity. Named after the Arapaho people, who lived, hunted, […]

Valentine’s Day in Boulder doesn’t have to mean fighting for a reservation or squeezing into a packed dining room. In a town where the Flatirons steal the spotlight and fresh air beats candlelight any day, the best dates often happen outside the restaurant scene. If you’re looking to do something different this year, here are […]