Quantcast
  Friday - June 5th, 2026
×

What can we help you find?

Open Menu

boulder outdoors

The Best Evening Hikes in Boulder, Colorado: Golden Hour Magic in the Flatirons

As the sun begins to dip behind the Rockies, Boulder transforms into one of the best evening hiking destinations in the country. Cooler temperatures, glowing sandstone cliffs, and thinner crowds make sunset hikes around the Flatirons an unforgettable experience. The golden light spills across the foothills, wildlife becomes more active, and the city below begins […]

Read More

Faces of Boulder: Epic Climbing Day in Eldorado Canyon State Park

The walls of Eldorado Canyon State Park never fail to stop people in their tracks. One look up from the canyon floor and it feels almost impossible to imagine climbers scaling those massive golden cliffs. Yet on today’s incredible outdoor picture, one climber appears almost suspended between earth and sky, high above the canyon while […]

Read More
Flicker (boy) woodpecker in our Lafayette backyard. Amazing variation in color and pattern from stripes to spots to red cheeks (for ID as a male)

Boulder’s Northern Flicker Shines in Today’s Outdoor Picture of the Day

The Northern Flicker’s Hidden Beauty in Boulder County, Colorado A single bird can completely stop you in your tracks, and the Northern Flicker is one of those rare birds. Captured beautifully in a Lafayette backyard by award-winning photographer Lenny Lensworth Frieling, today’s Outdoor Picture of the Day showcases a male flicker in extraordinary detail, from […]

Read More

Boulder’s Dog of the Day: Norman and the Ball That Rules His World

Why Boulder Dogs Love Tennis Balls More Than Anything Else In today’s Boulder’s Dog of the Day, Norman is stealing hearts across Boulder, Colorado. In this epic photo, Norman proudly rests his head on a rock while keeping a close eye on his favorite ball nearby. For Norman, life is simple: sunshine, fresh mountain air, […]

Read More

Faces of Boulder: BOLDERBoulder Edition

Two Smiling Runners, One Legendary Boulder Tradition Every Memorial Day, the streets of Boulder transform into one giant celebration of community, creativity, fitness, and fun during the legendary BOLDERBoulder. And sometimes the best part of the race is not the finish line. It is the people. This year’s Faces of Boulder photo captures two happy […]

Read More

Faces of Boulder: Flamingos, Fun, and the Magic of the BOLDERBoulder

The BOLDERBoulder is unlike any other race in America. On a perfect Boulder, Colorado day, the streets come alive with energy, costumes, music, laughter, and thousands of runners soaking in one of the most unique events in the country. While some people come to chase personal records, others come simply to enjoy the unforgettable atmosphere […]

Read More

BOLDERBoulder 2026: The Motivational Spirit That Makes Boulder Run

Monday mornings in Boulder have a different kind of energy. The sun rises over the Flatirons, runners hit the trails before work, and the entire city seems fueled by movement, possibility, and fresh mountain air. Few events capture that spirit better than the legendary BOLDERBoulder. Every Memorial Day weekend in Boulder, tens of thousands of […]

Read More
Load More
Boulder Colorado Air Quality

A Day on Boulder Creek

Community Partners