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Faces of Boulder: Rock Climbing Edition

Scaling the Heights: Boulder’s Epic Climbing Culture in Eldorado Canyon High above the canyon floor, a woman clings to the sandstone cliffs of Eldorado Canyon State Park, her focus sharp and her movements deliberate. This is not just climbing—it’s a dance with stone, balance, and gravity. In this epic shot, she embodies the spirit of […]

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Where CU Buffs Watch the Sunrise: Boulder’s Best Morning Views

The Boulder Sunrise Tradition For CU Boulder students, sunrise isn’t just the start of the day — it’s a ritual. Whether it’s catching first light after pulling an all-nighter or meeting friends before class, the sunrise scene around Boulder has become part of student life. The best part? Some of the city’s most stunning sunrise […]

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South Boulder Creek: Boulder’s Hidden Waterway of Wonder

Outdoor Picture of the Day: South Boulder Creek When most people think of Boulder, Colorado’s waterways, their minds go straight to Boulder Creek. It’s the lifeline of downtown, where students tube in the summer, locals sip coffee along its shaded banks, and festivals bring music and life to its edges. But tucked away, flowing more […]

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Shaking Up Boulder: Is Colorado Next After Nevada’s Earthquake Swarm?

Boulder’s Quake Watch: Nevada’s Swarm Sparks Colorado Curiosity Nevada’s Earthquakes Steal the Show Nevada was rocking on August 29, 2025, with a swarm of earthquakes hitting Valmy and Battle Mountain, ranging from 3.0 to 3.8 magnitude. Some quakes cracked the ground, and X is buzzing with videos and posts from locals. This seismic hype has […]

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Exploring the Beauty of CU Boulder: Campus, Culture, and Community

Nestled at the foothills of the Rocky Mountains, the University of Colorado Boulder (CU Boulder) stands as a beacon of academic excellence and natural beauty. As one of the most picturesque campuses in the United States, CU Boulder offers students a unique blend of outdoor adventure and scholarly pursuit. Let’s dive into the captivating world […]

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Silhouette of a pair of doves. They mate for life.

Boulder Outdoor Picture of the Day: Love in the Morning Light with Doves

There’s a quiet magic to early mornings in Boulder—the air still cool, the grass jeweled with dew, and the day’s possibilities just beginning to unfold. Today’s Boulder Outdoor Picture of the Day, captured by award-winning photographer Lenny “Lensworth” Frieling, brings that magic into focus. His lens caught two mourning doves resting side by side, framed […]

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The Magnetic Pull of Boulder: Why Kids Can’t Get Enough

Nestled at the foothills of the Rocky Mountains, Boulder, Colorado, holds a special allure for families. With its vibrant community, stunning natural beauty, and abundance of outdoor activities, it’s no wonder that kids in Boulder are drawn to this city like moths to a flame. The Great Outdoors Boulder offers an unparalleled outdoor playground for […]

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Boulder Rocks That Look Like Animals: Nature’s Hidden Sculptures

Boulder has always been famous for its jaw-dropping landscapes, but sometimes Mother Nature has a sense of humor. Look closely at the rocks around Eldorado Canyon, Mount Sanitas, and beyond, and you’ll find formations that look surprisingly like animals frozen in time. These “living stones” aren’t just geological wonders — they’re part of Boulder’s character, […]

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CU Boulder Outdoor Picture: Hale Building and Flatirons

Today’s Outdoor Picture of the Day takes us to the heart of the University of Colorado campus in Boulder, where one of the school’s most storied landmarks—the Hale Science Building—stands proudly against a stunning summer backdrop. Built in 1892 and named for Horace Hale, CU’s second president, the building is one of the oldest structures […]

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Faces of Boulder: Tubing the Heart of Summer

On a perfect summer day in Boulder, Colorado, nothing captures the local spirit quite like tubing down Boulder Creek. In today’s Faces of Boulder edition, we feature a woman living her best Boulder life — floating gently down the creek, the sun glistening off the water, and the foothills of the Rockies standing proudly in […]

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