Something shifts in Boulder during St. Patrick’s Day week. You notice it first in the mornings. The light arrives earlier. The air feels softer. Walks feel longer without trying. Across town — from quiet neighborhoods to downtown sidewalks — there’s a calm energy building that longtime locals recognize right away. It doesn’t happen all at […]

Mornings in Boulder move fast. Students rush to class, runners head toward the trails, and locals look for something simple, satisfying, and energizing to start the day. Right now across Boulder, one thing stands out clearly: eggs are leading the breakfast conversation. High in protein, endlessly versatile, and perfect alongside coffee after an early hike, […]

Dan Frieling, my bro, pointed out to me that advertising pictures almost universally show someone holding a camera in what I call the “bird wing” stance. Their elbows are sticking out each side like the wings of a bird. It is probably impossible to hold a camera steady in this position. It is also uncomfortable, […]

Boulder, Colorado is known today for its incredible lifestyle, breathtaking scenery, and one of the most competitive housing markets in the United States. But Boulder wasn’t always an expensive place to live. Over the past several decades, the city has experienced one of the most dramatic real estate transformations in the country. What was once […]

Boulder’s Most Underrated Hikes Most Locals Still Don’t Know About Boulder is famous for its world-class hiking trails. On any given weekend, popular routes like Mount Sanitas, Bear Peak, and the Royal Arch trail fill with hikers chasing panoramic views of the Flatirons and the Rocky Mountains. But beyond those well-known routes lies another side […]

Today’s Boulder’s Dog of the Day captures everything people love about dogs in this town — wide-open green space, fresh air, and a joyful companion soaking up the moment. This beautiful beagle standing proudly on vibrant Boulder grass reminds us why the breed continues to win hearts across the Front Range. Beagles are one of […]

Boulder didn’t make a big announcement about sugar. There were no dramatic headlines or loud campaigns. Instead, something quieter happened. Over time, menus shifted, habits evolved, and the culture simply moved in a different direction. Today, if you look around Boulder — from neighborhood cafés to trailhead snack bags — the change is obvious. Sugary […]

Some Boulder plants are indoor grows and should not be ignored. The fuchsia is a great example! Our indoor plants are reacting, I think, to the length of the days, with the indoor temps high enough for them to  thrive.  Boulder gardeners know that our climate can be both a blessing and a challenge. Bright […]

Few places celebrate dogs quite like Boulder, Colorado. On any given day, you’ll see wagging tails along trails, splashing paws in creeks, and smiling locals soaking up the simple joy of being outside with their best friend. But ask longtime residents where dogs look happiest, and one trail rises above the rest: Bobolink Trail. Recently, […]

There’s a moment each night in Boulder when the town quietly changes its tone. The traffic thins. The sidewalks empty. Conversations soften. What was busy just an hour ago becomes calm, almost meditative. Boulder doesn’t shut down at night — it settles. And for the people who live here, that difference is something you feel, […]