Boulder Cherry Trees: Where to see them locally and When They Bloom       Cherry Tree, my favorite spring flower colors.  Cherry Tree in full blossom. One of my favorite tree flower colors. Our neighborhood, Beacon Hill in Lafayette is covered with them.  Prunus subg. Cerasus contains species that are typically called cherries. They are known […]

Boulder is waking up again. Not all at once… but quietly. Out on the trails, the first wildflowers are starting to push through. Small at first. Easy to miss if you’re not looking. But they’re there—strong, steady, and right on time. And that’s the reminder this week. You don’t need perfect conditions to grow. A […]

Why Twin Lakes Is a Dog’s Ultimate Playground in Boulder Sunlight reflecting off the water, a light breeze in the air, and one joyful pup leading the charge—today’s Dog of the Day is a beach-loving girl who has found her perfect spot at Twin Lakes in Boulder, Colorado. The second her paws hit the sand, […]

Boulder Paragliding Takes Flight: Where Adventure Meets the Sky High above Boulder, where the wind meets the mountains, a different kind of magic unfolds. Paragliders drift effortlessly across the sky, painting slow, graceful arcs above the iconic Flatirons. It’s quiet up there. Peaceful. And for those who take the leap, it’s one of the most […]

Once again a sunrise is unique. This subtle sunrise is more like a weaving than it is like a sunrise. The picture speaks for itself! It is short, sweet, and to the point. The horizontal banding brings a subtle weaving pattern to the picture. Shared Knowledge Is Power! Lenny “Lensworth” Frieling Photo Coaching https://lensworth.photo 100 SEO […]

A Backyard Oasis in Boulder Warm days are already rolling into Boulder, Colorado, and today’s Dog of the Day has found the perfect way to stay cool. Forget crowded lakes or busy dog parks. Her favorite place in the world right now is much closer to home. It is her neighborhood, her fenced-in backyard, and […]

Boulder Creek Comes Alive with Kayakers Embracing the Flow On a sunny day in Boulder, Colorado, the rhythm of the city shifts toward the water. Along Boulder Creek, kayakers glide through rushing currents, carving lines through whitewater while spectators line the banks, soaking in the energy. This is Boulder at its most alive—where outdoor passion […]

Outdoor Picture of the Day: A Quiet Escape at Gross Reservoir Just outside Boulder, beyond the city’s most frequented trails and viewpoints, lies one of the region’s most striking and often overlooked natural settings. Gross Reservoir offers a quiet alternative to the more crowded destinations, where expansive water meets rugged cliffs and dense pine forests. […]

The rising sun brings very special lighting to the evergreen right behind the rising sun. This is a phone camera picture, full frame (not zoomed in).  This is my “pic of the day” because of the dramatic lighting on the small tree. The sun is coming up right behind the tree, setting it off with […]

America’s Top Dogs vs. Boulder’s Trail-Ready Companions Boulder’s trails, lakes, and wide-open spaces don’t just shape the people who live here—they shape the dogs we see every day. The latest list of America’s most popular dog breeds tells one story. Boulder tells another. Some breeds fit perfectly into the Boulder lifestyle. Others? Not quite built […]