Mornings in Boulder have a rhythm all their own. The Flatirons glow as the sun comes up, the air feels crisp and clear, and coffee shops and diners begin to fill with locals fueling up for hikes, classes, workdays, and weekend adventures. Breakfast here isn’t rushed — it’s part of the lifestyle. From longtime diners […]

There are sunsets—and then there are Boulder sunsets. Tonight’s Outdoor Picture of the Day captures one of those rare moments when the entire Front Range seems to exhale at once. The sky above Boulder glows with deep yellows, molten oranges, and streaks of red as the sun sinks behind the mountains. The light washes gently […]

On a classic Boulder, Colorado afternoon, the lake becomes the ultimate playground for dogs who live for water, freedom, and friendship. Today’s Boulder’s Dogs of the Day captures that magic perfectly: two best friends charging into their favorite swimming spot, both locked onto the same oversized floating log, paddling side by side without a care […]

December 26 in Boulder has a feel all its own. Christmas is officially behind us, the pressure is gone, and the city wakes up without an agenda. No gift lists. No timelines. No expectations. Just crisp winter air, quiet streets, and one simple question: What sounds good to eat this morning? The day after Christmas […]

Outdoor Picture of the Day: An Aerial Look at Boulder on a Perfect Colorado Day On a clear Colorado day like this, Boulder reveals itself in layers — natural, historic, and alive — all captured in one sweeping aerial view. This Outdoor Picture of the Day offers a rare, elevated perspective of Boulder, showing how […]

There’s something about dogs at Christmas that cuts straight through the noise of the season. No rush. No expectations. No stress. Just joy — simple, honest, and impossible to fake. Today’s Christmas Dog of the Day captures that perfectly. This dog, standing proudly in the snow with bright red Christmas antlers perched on their head, […]

Christmas Morning in Boulder: Quiet Streets, Snow-Dusted Peaks, and a City at Peace Christmas morning in Boulder feels different. Before the coffee shops open, before the trails fill, before the noise of the day arrives, the city settles into a rare and beautiful stillness. It’s a moment that belongs only to the early risers, the […]

Winter in Boulder doesn’t slow climbers down — it sharpens them. On a cold, clear day, a Boulderite sets down multiple crash pads beneath a weathered boulder, takes a moment to feel the air, and begins to move. This is Faces of Boulder: Climate Edition — Winter Climbing, where preparation, patience, and respect for conditions […]

Barry doesn’t rush mornings. A perfect Boulder day, according to Barry, starts slow and steady—no alarms, no urgency, just the quiet understanding that the day will unfold exactly as it should. He wakes up already content, stretches like a professional, and takes a moment to scan the world outside as if checking the weather report […]

Before the city of Boulder fully wakes, there is a brief and powerful moment when night releases its grip and morning takes over. From the upper slopes of Mount Sanitas, that moment unfolds in dramatic fashion. On this particular morning, the sky ignites with pink, red, and fiery orange tones, casting a warm glow over […]