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 is not too much of a grade and no difficult obstacles. The views include rolling grassy and shrub covered hills, the Flatirons, and a lush riparian corridor. Bear Canyon trail follows the Bear Canyon Creek and intersects with the Mesa Trail and then ends at the junction of... Read More

Sawhill Ponds Trailhead is a popular outdoor recreation area located in Boulder, Colorado. The trailhead provides access to a network of trails and ponds that are popular among hikers, bikers, and bird watchers. The area was historically used as a gravel mine and was later reclaimed as a wildlife habitat in the 1970s. Today, the area is managed by the City of Boulder Open Space and Mountain Parks and is home to a diverse range of wildlife, including bald eagles, ospreys, great blue herons, and a variety of waterfowl. The Sawhill Ponds Trailhead provides access to several trails, including the South... Read More

One of the greatest challenges we find along our life journey or spiritual path is to feel love and compassion for ourselves. It requires that we treat ourselves well, and give ourselves time and space to be still, to re-fuel, to rest and to gather our resources.’Self-care’ is a term we hear a lot now, and it means just this – finding ways, no matter how small and seemingly unimpressive, to find some peace for a moment. In this busy and pressured lifestyle we often have, we need this time to rest and to remember who we are and how we operate without the busy-ness. When we choose to... Read More

It’s officially summer and by now you probably know that Boulder summers are second to none! Don’t worry if World Cup fever has prevented you from getting crackin’ at your “Summer To-Do” list, I’ve got you covered with a couple Boulder summer must-do’s!  First things first: Get outside! Boulder (and basically the entire state of Colorado) is home to the active, outdoor folk. During the summer, you can find a plethora of hiking, climbing, biking, running, and water-sporting opportunities. Boulder alone boasts dozens of trails to explore with spectacular views. The Flatirons are a... Read More