There are certain views that instantly tell you exactly where you are, and the view from the top of Mount Sanitas is unmistakably Boulder. Today’s Boulder Picture of the Day captures a perfect summer moment high above the city. A lone hiker stands at the rocky summit, taking in the sweeping panorama below. In the […]

Just Minutes from Downtown, Boulder Offers Some of the Finest Outdoor Bouldering on the Planet There are few places in the world where world-class climbing begins just minutes from downtown. Boulder, Colorado, is one of them. The city earned its name from the massive rock formations scattered along Boulder Creek and beneath the Flatirons. Today, […]

Today’s Boulder Dogs of the Day capture pure Colorado happiness: dogs splashing, swimming, and playing in the cool water on a beautiful sunny day with Boulder’s wide-open landscape all around them. For many Boulder dogs, few things beat a day near the water. The second they see the shoreline, the excitement begins. A tennis ball […]

Imagine standing in Chautauqua Park on a perfect Boulder summer day—the kind where warm sunshine, blue skies, and mountain air make it almost impossible to leave. A classic wooden fence curves across the foreground, naturally framing one of Colorado’s most recognizable views. Beyond the open meadow, the Flatirons rise dramatically above Boulder, their massive, tilted […]

Imagine standing at the base of the Flatirons just after sunrise, the summer air still cool against your skin. The sky shifts through shades of pink and gold as the first light reaches Boulder’s famous sandstone formations. This is summer in Boulder, where outdoor movement, fresh food, recovery, and time in nature are woven into […]

If you’re visiting Boulder and wondering whether you might spot an elk, you’re not alone. It’s one of the most common wildlife questions visitors ask. The honest answer is: yes, elk do live in Boulder County — but seeing one depends on where you go, when you go, and how quietly you move through the […]

On a scorching summer day in Boulder, few places capture the spirit of the city quite like Boulder Creek. As temperatures climb, the creek corridor comes alive. Tubes bounce through the current, dogs splash in the shallows, families gather beneath shady trees, and cyclists and runners cruise along the Boulder Creek Path. It is one […]

Boulder County has a bee story unlike almost anywhere else in Colorado. More than a century ago, the region was known for commercial honey production and a growing network of serious beekeepers. Today, Boulder County is equally remarkable for something very different: an extraordinary diversity of wild bees. From the agricultural fields of the eastern […]

There’s something instantly heartwarming about today’s Boulder Dog of the Day—a fluffy little puppy rolling around on a lush green lawn, his prized blue-and-orange ball right by his side, tongue happily hanging out like he’s living his best life. It’s a scene that feels right at home in Boulder, where dogs are part of the […]

There is something unforgettable about watching the first light of day arrive over Bear Peak. Rising to approximately 8,461 feet above sea level, the rugged summit forms one of the most recognizable landmarks on Boulder’s southern skyline. At sunrise, the mountain can appear almost theatrical. Deep reds, oranges, pinks, and golds spread across the eastern […]