Boulder’s Best Alternative Transportation and Staycation Guide for Thanksgiving Travel With holiday travel getting more unpredictable this season, many Boulder locals are rethinking their Thanksgiving plans. Whether schedules shift or the airport feels too overwhelming, there are still plenty of smart, stress-free ways to get where you need to go—or enjoy a Thanksgiving right here […]

Some sunsets stop you. Boulder’s sunsets freeze you in your tracks. In this epic lakeside moment, the sky explodes with oranges, reds, and deep glowing color as the surface of the water mirrors every bit of it. Tall reeds rise from the lake like slender brushstrokes, adding texture to the glass-still reflection. It’s the kind […]

Every Saturday morning in Boulder, something magical happens on 13th Street between Arapahoe Avenue and Canyon Boulevard. The Boulder Farmers Market—founded in 1987 and now one of the longest-running seasonal markets in Colorado—transforms downtown into a living, breathing portrait of community. For decades, this spot has brought together growers, artisans, students, families, and longtime locals […]

Boulder’s Best Dog Hikes: Trails Where Tails Wag In Boulder, Colorado, where one in three residents has a dog, the trails are as welcoming to four-legged adventurers as they are to their humans. Whether it’s a sunrise trot along Mount Sanitas, a splash at Coot Lake, or a leisurely stroll down the Boulder Creek Path, […]

How the Front Range’s biggest early-season snow events shaped Boulder’s winter story Each November, Boulder watches the Flatirons for that first heavy snowfall — the one that transforms golden foothills into white wonder. While some years bring only a light dusting, others have dropped snow by the foot, rewriting local history overnight. The following storms […]

Faces of Boulder: Climbing Edition On a perfect Boulder day, a group gathers at the base of the iconic Flatirons, ready to learn the art of climbing. The air is crisp, the rock is warm, and their instructor—an experienced local climber—guides each movement with patience and precision. As the students look on, they’re not just […]

Motivational Monday: Turning Back the Clock, Moving Forward in Boulder When daylight saving time ends, most people think about an extra hour of sleep. But in Boulder, Colorado, where the mountains meet motivation, that hour can mean something much bigger — a chance to realign your energy and reset your rhythm for the season ahead. […]

As the morning sun climbs over the Flatirons, a wave of black and gold begins to ripple through town. The banners are flying high along Pearl Street Mall, and the spirit of the University of Colorado Boulder roars louder than ever. With the Buffs taking the field this evening at Folsom Field, Boulder feels electric […]

Halloween generosity takes many forms, and this year I found myself thinking about what we actually give away when we hand out candy—or something else entirely. In my Lafayette neighborhood, the streets glowed orange with porch lights, candy, and jack-o’-lanterns, each one an unspoken invitation: trick-or-treaters welcome here. I sat by the door with a […]

Every October, the Pearl Street Mall transforms into a vibrant display of costumes, laughter, and community spirit, capturing the essence of Boulder’s Halloween magic. This year’s Faces of Boulder: Halloween Edition features a joyful couple decked out in festive hats, with the man’s colorful bow tie adding a playful pop of flair that perfectly complements […]