Few places capture the spirit of the University of Colorado Boulder quite like Norlin Library. In today’s spectacular aerial photograph, the library rises proudly at the center of the historic Norlin Quadrangle, surrounded by CU’s signature red-tile roofs, tree-lined walkways, and beautifully landscaped lawns. Framed by the dramatic Flatirons in the distance, this view showcases […]

Boulder is once again facing a hot, dry Colorado summer, but there’s encouraging news: despite ongoing drought conditions, the city’s water system remains resilient, and mandatory water restrictions are not in effect. Instead, officials are asking residents and businesses to voluntarily conserve water now to help protect supplies throughout the remainder of the summer and […]

Boulder summers come alive on Boulder Creek, where glacier-fed waters create the perfect setting for classic tubing and rafting. Locals and visitors grab tubes, laugh through playful rapids, and float beneath towering cottonwoods and historic bridges along the Boulder Creek Path. This beloved tradition captures the true Faces of Boulder—friends linking tubes together, families splashing […]

Tucked beneath the towering sandstone walls of Eldorado Canyon, just 15 minutes south of Boulder, sits one of Colorado’s most beloved summer traditions. For more than 120 years, generations of families have escaped the summer heat by diving into the cool, mineral-rich waters of the historic Eldorado Springs Pool. The remarkable part? It’s still welcoming […]

Today’s Dog of the Day is a sweet, wise senior pup who’s earned every peaceful moment of this beautiful afternoon. She’s stretched out on a thick carpet of emerald-green grass in Boulder, her favorite collar catching the warm Colorado sunshine. Her graying muzzle rests gently on her paws as she closes her eyes halfway, soaking […]

Imagine pulling off the road, stepping out of your car, and instantly hearing the soothing rush of crystal-clear water tumbling over smooth rocks. That’s the magic of Boulder Creek, the refreshing ribbon of water that flows through the heart of Boulder and serves as today’s Outdoor Picture of the Day. Fed by snowmelt high along […]

Most Boulder locals know the feeling. You finish a morning hike to Royal Arch, tackle a few miles around Chautauqua, or spend the morning riding Boulder Creek Path. Everything feels great while you’re outside. Then by early afternoon you’re unusually tired, your legs feel heavy, and a dull headache starts creeping in. Many people blame […]

When summer temperatures soar in Boulder, there’s one place locals head before anywhere else: Boulder Reservoir. Known simply as “the Res,” it’s home to one of Colorado’s largest seasonally lifeguarded swim beaches, spectacular Flatirons views, and nearly every water activity imaginable—all just minutes from downtown. Spanning roughly 700 acres with a 150-acre reservoir at its […]

Just over seven decades ago, Boulder experienced the hottest weather ever officially recorded. On July 11, 1954, the temperature reached 104°F, tying the city’s all-time record high that had already been set on June 23, 1954. More than 70 years later, those two days remain the hottest ever officially observed in Boulder according to NOAA […]

Mondays have a way of arriving fast. The weekend winds down, inboxes begin to fill, classes resume, and the pace of life quickly picks up. Before diving headfirst into the week, consider taking a few minutes to do something Boulder makes remarkably easy: reconnect with nature. Whether it’s a quiet walk beneath the Flatirons, a […]