Meet Bella—Boulder’s Dog of the Day! Bella is a true Boulder dog, full of energy, curiosity, and a love for outdoor adventures. She’s always ready to hit a trail or greet every friendly face she meets along the way. Bella brings a little extra joy to every corner of Boulder she explores. Whether she’s running […]

Boulder, Colorado has earned a national reputation for joy, adventure, and a deep sense of well-being. National Geographic once named Boulder the Happiest City in the U.S., while Gallup repeatedly ranked it among the nation’s top Well-Being Communities. Even CBS News put it boldly back in 2011: “If happiness is a state of mind, then […]

On a picture-perfect Boulder afternoon, today’s Faces of Boulder: Climbing Edition features a dedicated climber scaling one of the city’s iconic routes, framed by blue skies and the sculpted sandstone that has shaped Boulder’s outdoor culture for more than a century. Boulder’s climbing scene is legendary, drawing everyone from first-time adventurers to elite athletes, thanks […]

There’s nothing quite like watching a sunrise from Mount Sanitas, one of Boulder’s most beloved peaks. As the first light pours over the city and washes the sandstone formations in gold and rose, the entire landscape transforms into a living painting. For locals, visitors, sunrise-chasers, and anyone who loves Boulder’s outdoor spirit, a morning on […]

Ava’s Big Happy Day in One of Boulder’s Favorite Open Spaces Say hello to Ava, today’s Boulder’s Dog of the Day — a pup whose smile could brighten even the cloudiest morning in Colorado. Ava’s got that classic “Boulder dog energy”: curious, playful, friendly, and fully convinced that every human she sees might be her […]

Boulder Sunrise Over the Flatirons: A Chautauqua Park Masterpiece There are sunrises… and then there are Boulder sunrises. The kind that stop you in your tracks, crack open your chest a little, and make you feel grateful to be alive on this planet. This epic aerial view over Chautauqua Park captures one of those mornings—where […]

Boulder’s Beloved Landmark: Chautauqua Park There are few places in the country where nature and community come together as beautifully as they do at Chautauqua Park in Boulder, Colorado. Framed by the majestic Flatirons—those iconic sandstone slabs rising dramatically from the foothills—the park captures the essence of Boulder life. On any given day, families stroll […]

Boulder’s Best Winter Hikes: Where the Locals Go When the Snow Falls When fresh snow settles on the Flatirons, Boulder’s hiking community doesn’t slow down. Winter is one of the best times of year to explore the city’s trail system thanks to crisp air, quiet paths, and clear mountain views. With the government shutdown keeping […]

Zoey walks into her favorite Boulder dog park the way royalty steps onto a balcony: calm, composed, fully aware that every set of eyes is quietly admiring her. With her regal posture and peaceful confidence, she’s the perfect choice for today’s Boulder’s Dog of the Day, soaking up another crisp Colorado afternoon. Her favorite playground […]

East Boulder lit up the entire sky tonight, the kind of scene that makes you stop mid-step and stare because the colors don’t even look real. In this Outdoor Picture of the Day, the horizon stretches wide and open, glowing with deep reds, molten oranges, and soft Colorado blues that blend together over the distant […]