This photo was taken this afternoon in Boulder from Douglass Elementary School. Longs Peak may be seen from most of the northern Front Range Urban Corridor, as well as from Longmont, Colorado. It is one of Colorado’s most conspicuous mountains, towering 9,000 feet (2,700 meters) over the Great Plains’ western boundary. The summit is named […]

Boulder and the surrounding areas are seeing an increased level of Mountain Lion activity. This current sighting is unusual as most of the Mountain Lion sightings are closer to the mountains and West of Broadway. Please read the helpful Tips below on what to do if you encounter a Mountain Lion. Just yesterday at 7:14 […]

While the reservoir will remain open throughout construction, there will be some changes and areas that are temporarily closed. The attached graphic outlines the anticipated schedule and impacts. Denver Water strives to provide Boulder and Denver residents with the latest information on how recreational activities will be impacted during the planned expansion of Gross Reservoir this […]

Hiking on the broken trial. To see full picture, please click on the date. Photo by Brad Fagan.

Bikers at Valmont bike park. To see full picture, please click on the date. Photo by Brad Fagan.

Yup, that’s right its Father’s Day this Sunday, May 21. (That’s also the first official day of summer!) Instead of another fancy tie or shave kit, give Dad some time together on a hike. The hikes listed below are my top Father’s day hikes around Boulder, which means they have mild grades, wider trails, and great […]