Thanksgiving Eve in Boulder: Simple Ways to Enjoy the Day Before the Holiday Thanksgiving Eve in Boulder has its own special rhythm. The air feels a little crisper, the mountains seem a little closer, and there’s a quiet sense of anticipation as people get ready for the holiday. If you’re waking up the day before […]

Boulder, Colorado, offers some of the most breathtaking sunsets in the country, thanks to its distinctive geographical setting and atmospheric conditions. Positioned against the foothills of the Rocky Mountains, Boulder creates a natural amphitheater where the setting sun washes the sky in dramatic color. The contrast of mountain silhouettes with bold streaks of orange, pink, […]

Today’s Outdoor Picture of the Day captures one of the most electrifying, pulse-pounding moments you’ll find anywhere in Boulder Canyon — a climber in bright red shorts and a short-sleeve top, backpack secured tight, suspended over a raging stretch of Boulder Creek. It’s a shot that blends grit, balance, and raw natural beauty into a […]

Today’s Dog of the Day is Theo, a Boulder trail legend with a vertical jump that would make most athletes jealous. Captured in an epic airborne moment, Theo is shown leaping with total freedom, totally in his element, surrounded by the beauty of Boulder’s open spaces. This photo is pure joy — the kind of […]

Thanksgiving week in Boulder brings a special kind of magic — crisp air, glowing foothills, and a sunrise that feels like a reset button before the feast ahead. Whether you’re hiking before the holiday rush or just taking in a quiet moment of gratitude, Boulder offers some of the most breathtaking sunrise vantage points anywhere […]

As Sunday night settles over Boulder, there’s a familiar shift in the air — a quiet pause before one of the most meaningful weeks of the year. Thanksgiving week in Boulder is a blend of crisp mornings, golden-hour afternoons, and a warm sense of community that shows up in small ways everywhere you look. Tonight’s […]

A Striking Capture by Award-Winning Boulder Photographer Lenny Lensworth Frieling Today’s Outdoor Picture of the Day takes us deep into the rugged heart of Eldorado Canyon State Park, presented through the lens of award-winning Boulder photographer Lenny Lensworth Frieling. This is one of those photographs that stops you in your tracks — not because it’s […]

Happy Tails in the Heart of Boulder Lily and Greta—two joyful, tail-wagging Boulder best friends—are today’s Dogs of the Day, and they couldn’t be happier. These playful pups spent the morning together at one of Boulder’s dog-friendly parks, lounging in the sunshine, keeping an eye on the action, and sharing that unmistakable dog-to-dog understanding that […]

Outdoor Picture of the Day: The Rare Backside View of NCAR Today’s Outdoor Picture of the Day brings you something Boulder almost never sees — the hidden backside of NCAR. Perched high above the plains at the edge of the Flatirons, the National Center for Atmospheric Research is one of Boulder’s most striking pieces of […]

There’s something undeniably magical about watching the sunrise in Boulder, Colorado, especially at Boulder Reservoir, a peaceful setting showcased by the City of Boulder Parks & Recreation and highlighted by Colorado Tourism as one of the state’s premier morning views. With its calm water, mountain backdrop, and wide-open shoreline, the reservoir offers a moment of serenity […]