As an Arctic front moves into Colorado, dangerously cold temperatures and wind chills can create serious risks for pets. In Boulder, where daily routines often include early morning walks, foothill trails, and creek-side paths, cold exposure can become a real concern much faster than many people expect. Pets lose body heat more quickly than humans. […]

There are few experiences as quietly powerful as floating above Boulder in a hot-air balloon on a winter morning. As dawn breaks, the landscape below slowly reveals itself — snow-covered open space, frozen ponds, and the dramatic rise of the Rocky Mountains stretching across the western horizon. From this peaceful vantage point, Boulder feels timeless, […]

Boulder is known for its iconic trails and dramatic mountain views, but some of its most memorable moments happen in quieter places. Panorama Point is one of those rare spots. Sitting high above the city along Flagstaff Road, this scenic overlook delivers a peaceful, panoramic sunrise that feels both expansive and deeply personal. Panorama Point […]

You don’t see the face in this photo — and that’s the point. Along Boulder Creek at sunset, the person becomes part of the landscape rather than the subject. Cold air settles in, the light softens, and the creek keeps moving the way it always has. In moments like this, Boulder shows its face through […]

A View That Instantly Resets Perspective Some views don’t just impress — they recalibrate you. From the summit of Green Mountain, the land opens wide, revealing the sweeping ridgelines of Colorado’s Continental Divide stretching across the western horizon. This vantage point offers one of Boulder’s most powerful visual experiences, where elevation, geography, and atmosphere converge […]

If you’ve spent any time walking Boulder’s trails, visiting Open Space, or even driving past open fields near town, you’ve probably seen them pop up like tiny sentinels — prairie dogs standing upright, watching the world go by. They’re familiar, visible, and undeniably part of Boulder’s landscape. Yet few animals in the city are more […]

Winter transforms Boulder Canyon into something quietly spectacular, and today’s Outdoor Picture of the Day captures that transformation perfectly. Boulder Falls, normally roaring with spring runoff, appears partially frozen after fresh snowfall — icy edges framing flowing water that still pushes through the cold. The contrast between motion and stillness makes this scene unforgettable. This […]

A Red Flag Warning has been issued for Boulder, Colorado, and for many residents the alert feels confusing—especially when the sky is clear and there is no smoke in the air. That confusion is understandable. A Red Flag Warning is not about what you can see. It is about what could happen very quickly if […]

A Winter Moment That Elevates One of the World’s Most Beautiful Campuses There are days when the University of Colorado Boulder campus feels cinematic, and then there are days like this. After a fresh snowfall, the CU Boulder campus transforms into something truly extraordinary. Snow blankets the open fields, the iconic red-roofed buildings glow against […]

A Different Side of Boulder Before Sunrise At 5:30 in the morning, Boulder feels like it belongs to a smaller, quieter circle. The streets are calm, the air is crisp, and the foothills sit in stillness as the day slowly prepares to arrive. Before traffic, before meetings, before the noise, there is a version of […]