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Orange and black monarch butterfly

Boulder Butterfly Series: Meet the Monarch

Winter in Boulder quiets the landscape. Trails grow still, colors soften, and nature takes a deep breath. That’s exactly why today’s launch of the Boulder Butterfly Series feels right. Even in the calm of winter, the Monarch butterfly reminds us that beauty doesn’t disappear—it simply waits for the right moment to return. Today’s featured butterfly […]

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New Years Sunrise in red and yellow

Boulder Sunrise Balances Nature: Cold and Beautiful!

Boulder’s rapidly changing colors of a winter sunrise justify the chill of going outside to snap a few pictures. The glorious splendor of the reds and yellows, with the orange accents distracts from the cold. The rapid color changes are enough to distract me from the cold, and there is a reason that flannel was […]

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red banded sunrise

Surprise Boulder Sunrise! Innocent Photographer With A Phone

I was innocently finishing my email when I looked out the back window. The sunrise was in full glory! I almost ran back to the computer where my phone was sitting, ran back to the window, and starting clicking. We all know how fast sunrise lighting changes and I did not want to miss the […]

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Why Boulder Gets Some of the Strongest Winds in Colorado

Boulder has a long-standing reputation for powerful, sometimes relentless wind. From sudden gusts that race through neighborhoods to sustained wind events that disrupt daily life, these conditions are not unusual here—and they’re not accidental. Boulder’s wind patterns are the result of geography, elevation, and atmospheric dynamics that consistently combine to make the city one of […]

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Xmas Concert band of the band FACE

“FACE” A Cappella Music Postponed!!! Wind Wins Tonight

The WIND is the Boulder story today, and sadly not “FACE,” the Boulder-based a cappella band. The Boulder Theater has announced the postponement of tonight’s show until a date in early January, to be determined. Three front range shows remain unchanged. Hopefully the evening’s wind will disappoint! facevocalband.com for the upcoming SUPER SALE schedule in […]

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Map showing where expected wind speeds will be

Brace for the Winds: Boulder Foothills Face Dangerous Downslope Winds Wednesday

Boulder Foothills Face Dangerous Downslope Winds Wednesday. Patio furniture may become airborne and visit your neighbors. Shingles may fly. Here’s generally what we know.  When the Mountains Exhale: A Front Range Wind Story: There are days on the Colorado Front Range when the mountains seem to breathe out. Well, more like full blown sneezes. You feel […]

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light red bands of clouds over a blue sky

Boulder’s Sunset Shifts Dramatically After Days of Electric Skies

We’ve recently been treated to shockingly bright and colorful sunsets and sunrises. Last night, 12-14, we were treated to a more subtle banding of red over a blue sky. In the interest of transparency (pun intended) this sunset photo is slightly enhanced to bring out the banding in the red stripes which treated us.  The […]

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Use this guide to see it all! Find the lodging, restaurants, community information and activities that fit your lifestyle! Whether you are planning your next visit, or want to hit the trails in winter, you can find information on hotels, inns, and resorts; restaurants, pubs and nightclubs; golf courses, shopping and day spas; arts and entertainment, activities, attractions and more!