Outdoor Picture of the Day: Long Lake Near Ward—Boulder’s Quiet Mountain Neighbor There is a special kind of summer day in Colorado’s high country when the light hits just right and the entire world seems to slow down. That is the feeling captured in today’s Outdoor Picture of the Day from Long Lake, just beyond […]

There is something about a clear summer day in Eldorado Canyon that stops you in your tracks. Golden sandstone walls rise dramatically above South Boulder Creek as the water catches the sunlight, tumbles over rocks, and moves through willows along the canyon floor. It is pure Front Range summer—water, stone, and sky coming together in […]

Today’s Outdoor Picture of the Day captures one of Boulder’s most distinctive foothills scenes: the rugged Red Rocks formations viewed from Sanitas Valley Trail. Rising above the surrounding landscape, the warm sandstone fins create a dramatic contrast against the trees, open sky, and softer slopes of Mount Sanitas. While Boulder’s Flatirons receive most of the […]

Fall in Boulder is beautiful. Fall in the mountains just west of town can feel almost unreal. For a few brief weeks, the hillsides turn brilliant gold, the Continental Divide rises above the changing forest, and the cooler air makes every hike feel more invigorating. Best of all, you do not need to cross Colorado […]

7 Boulder Bites Freshmen Find Too Late Welcome to Boulder, new Buff. You’ve got the Flatirons in your camera roll, a brand-new CU hoodie and a meal plan that may start feeling repetitive by week three. Campus dining will keep you fed, but some of Boulder’s most memorable meals are waiting beyond the dining halls. […]

Boulder is emerging from one of its hottest Julys on record, complete with prolonged stretches in the 90s and several triple-digit days. Then came a dramatic change: the temperature dropped to 46 degrees on August 5, establishing a new daily record low. That refreshing break did not last long. Temperatures are climbing back into the […]

Spring may get most of the attention for Boulder’s wildflower season, but the colorful display doesn’t disappear when June ends. Throughout July and into early August, open meadows, canyon trails, and high-country landscapes continue to burst with blooms. The secret is knowing where to go and how elevation affects what’s flowering. Whether you’re looking for […]

Where Boulder Dogs Cool Off During Summer Heat (And How to Keep Them Safe) On a scorching August afternoon, the scene at Coot Lake is classic Boulder: wet dogs shaking off the water, tails wagging furiously, and owners laughing as their pups race back into the shallows for another swim. During Colorado’s hottest weeks, these […]

Great sports writing goes far beyond the final score. It captures emotion, history, humor, and the unforgettable moments that make fans fall in love with the game. Few writers do that better than Alan Tapley, whose work has become one of the defining voices of AboutBoulder.com’s sports coverage. Alan brings decades of experience as an […]

Few places capture the beauty of Boulder quite like Lost Gulch Overlook. Perched high on the slopes of Flagstaff Mountain just minutes from downtown, this iconic viewpoint delivers sweeping panoramas that remind you why Boulder is consistently ranked among America’s most beautiful places to live and visit. Today’s Outdoor Picture of the Day showcases the […]