The hazy truth is here: smoke season in Boulder has arrived. With recent reports of wildfire smoke returning to the skies over Boulder, Colorado, residents are once again facing the unsettling reality of poor air quality, smoky sunsets, and the urgent need to protect both home and health. While wildfires may not always be close, […]

How do you navigate a hot air balloon? Today is Day Number One of the three-day Erie Balloon Festival. We can find it with our phones and navigation is easy. It is across the street from the Erie High School. But once there, how do we navigate the hot air balloon??? Hot air balloons are […]

Brewing at Altitude: How Boulder Became America’s Coffee Capital Boulder, Colorado—a town celebrated for its mountain scenery, athletic energy, and entrepreneurial drive—has also quietly claimed the title of Coffee Capital of the United States. With one of the highest coffee shop-to-resident ratios in the nation, Boulder isn’t just drinking coffee—it’s redefining how it’s brewed, served, […]

Boulder Climber Reaches New Heights on a Stunning Summer Day On a picture-perfect summer day in Boulder, Colorado, one man grips the side of an epic sandstone wall, inching his way upward into the clear blue sky. The rock glows under the midday sun, and in the distance, the towering Flatirons and snow-kissed peaks of […]

Get up early. The balloon action starts with the rising sun on 7/11/2025. Photographers, in the old days I would have said “bring a lot of film!” Boulder’s neighbor Erie (in both Boulder and Weld Counties) holds a yearly balloon festival. You can wander around the action close enough to feel the blasts of heat […]

Tim Brennan’s Rise from Boulder Critic to National Film Authority For over a decade, Tim Brennan has been one of the most important voices not only on AboutBoulder.com, but across our entire media network. With thousands of loyal readers and a Rotten Tomatoes–certified critic badge to his name, Tim has shaped the way Coloradans — […]

  Norlin Library Aerial View: Stunning Red Roofs of CU Boulder Captured from Above In this rare and breathtaking aerial photo, the heart of the University of Colorado Boulder comes alive—from the commanding architecture of Norlin Library to the sea of signature red tile roofs that define the campus skyline. The image captures not just […]

  Erie Balloon Festival 2025: Colorado’s Must-See Free Hot Air Balloon Event This Weekend Catch breathtaking balloon launches just after sunrise in Erie, Colorado—perfect for photos, families, and summer fun. The Erie Balloon Festival 2025 is ready to take off this weekend, and if you’re near Boulder or anywhere along Colorado’s Front Range, this free […]

Sunrise & Bagels: A Perfect Boulder Morning Ritual There’s a certain kind of magic to waking up in Boulder, Colorado. The kind of magic that starts with the sky painted in pink and gold over the Flatirons — and ends with a warm, fresh bagel in hand. If you’re looking for the ultimate way to […]

Discover Boulder’s hottest summer recipe: grilled peach and burrata flatbread. Easy to make, vegetarian, and full of local flavor—perfect for your next outdoor meal. Summer in Boulder means long sunny evenings, farmers markets overflowing with Palisade peaches, and everyone flocking to outdoor concerts and picnics. If you’re looking for the ultimate seasonal recipe to wow […]