Have you ever been to a place so beautiful and captivating that you felt like you were in a fairytale? Chautauqua Park is just such a place. Nestled in the majestic Rocky Mountains of Colorado, this stunning park is full of natural wonders and breathtaking views. From the lush green meadows to the snow-capped peaks, […]

The epic photo captured from a North Boulder Park, gazing southward towards the iconic Flatirons and the lush Green Mountain, encapsulates the sheer natural magnificence of Boulder, Colorado. Bathed in the soft, golden glow of the sun, this snapshot immerses viewers in the quintessential beauty of the region. The Flatirons, a series of jagged sandstone […]

Bear Canyon, in south west Boulder begins at a trailhead nestled in a neighborhood. Bear Canyon Trailhead is grouped together with the NCAR trailhead and a couple other access points.  The hike begins with several different wide trails that area residents like to run, take their young children to, or walk their dog as there […]

Boulder, Colorado, is renowned for its amazing parks that offer breathtaking views and endless outdoor activities. There are numerous parks in Boulder that attract visitors from all over the world due to their unique features and natural beauty. From vast green spaces to rocky mountain trails, Boulder’s parks have something for everyone. One reason why […]

Settler’s Park is a pretty area with an array of short trails. With red rocks, springing up from the same formation that caused the well known music doused Red Rocks in Morrison, CO- the Fountain Formation- Settler’s park is alive with geology, ecology, and history. As City of Boulder Open Space and Mountain Parks says […]

I love our parks. The open spaces in and around Boulder are part of what makes it such a special place. We live in a beautiful bubble; open forested foothills to our west, gradual open slopes to our north, and thriving farms and grasslands to our south and east. Many Boulderites know that the open […]

Entertainment is rarely completely free these days, as the performers on Pearl Street frequently remind passerby during their shows. Hanging out in your locals parks is of course free, but unless you’ve taken the initiative to bring a bunch of books to study and are yourself already a skilled observer, you might not learn anything […]

Walden Ponds Park, owned and managed by Boulder County, is a small gem nestled into Gunbarrel, on the outskirts of Boulder. The park hosts anglers, bird-watchers, walkers, runners, and many a nature program. While the park sustained some flood damage, the majority of the trails are open as well as the fishing areas. The park […]