Memorial Day weekend in Boulder always feels like the unofficial start of summer. The Flatirons are glowing late into the evening, Boulder Creek fills with people enjoying the sunshine, and the smell of barbecue starts drifting through neighborhoods across town. With the Boulder Creek Festival running May 22–25, 2026, and the iconic BOLDERBoulder race happening […]

Reflections, Flatirons, and Rocky Mountain Magic Fill the Colorado Sky Few sights capture the spirit of Boulder, Colorado quite like a hot air balloon drifting peacefully above a shimmering lake on a perfect Colorado morning. Today’s Outdoor Picture of the Day delivers one of those unforgettable moments that reminds people why Boulder remains one of […]

Your Go-To Plan for Food, Fun, Music, and Meaningful Remembrance in Boulder Memorial Day Weekend in Boulder brings together everything that makes the city special: community gatherings, outdoor adventure, live music, local food, and meaningful moments of remembrance. From the return of the Boulder Creek Festival to the iconic BOLDERBoulder 10K and Memorial Day Tribute, […]

If you lace up your trail shoes at dawn near Chautauqua Park and head toward the Flatirons, there’s a good chance you’ll share the singletrack with one of the world’s top ultrarunners. Boulder, Colorado, set against the Rocky Mountain foothills at 5,430 feet, has become one of the true epicenters of American ultrarunning culture. The […]

Fresh Local Food, Creekside Vibes, and Seasonal Favorites Return to Boulder Memorial Day Weekend has arrived in Boulder, Colorado, bringing sunshine, backyard barbecues, creekside gatherings, and one of the city’s favorite traditions — the Boulder Farmers Market. Whether you’re planning a picnic for the annual Boulder Creek Festival, hosting friends for a holiday cookout, or […]

If you’re looking for the best place for your dog to swim in Boulder — and arguably anywhere along Colorado’s Front Range — Coot Lake stands out as a local favorite. Located just north of Boulder near 63rd Street and the Boulder Reservoir area, this peaceful lake has become a go-to destination for dog owners […]

Spring in Boulder can change in a heartbeat, and this week was the perfect reminder. Just when many residents were planting flowers, opening patio furniture, and preparing for warmer weather, a powerful late-season snowstorm rolled into Boulder County and transformed backyards into scenes that looked more like January than May. Today’s Outdoor Picture of the […]

A late-season cold snap is heading into Boulder County, and the National Weather Service has issued a Freeze Watch for parts of northeast Colorado and the I-25 corridor. Overnight temperatures could dip near freezing late Monday night into early Tuesday morning, creating the potential for frost damage across the region. (National Weather Service) Even in […]

Meet Addie: The Happy Boulder Pup Stealing Hearts One Stair at a Time There’s something special about a dog that knows how to work the camera, and Addie has clearly mastered the art. Today’s Dog of the Day is none other than Addie, the cheerful Boulder pup who loves hanging out on the stairs and […]

Boulder and craft beer have always been a perfect match. With the Flatirons towering above town, walkable brewery districts, creekside patios, mountain air, and one of the best outdoor lifestyles in America, Boulder delivers the kind of atmosphere beer lovers dream about. In 2026, Colorado’s beer festival calendar is making the experience even bigger. From […]