Quote of the Day: “Though we travel the world over to find the beautiful, we must carry it with us, or we find it not.” — Ralph Waldo Emerson Boulder has no shortage of beautiful places. The Flatirons catching the first light of morning. A quiet trail before the crowds arrive. The sound of Boulder […]

With the Flatirons rising above town and an extraordinary network of paths, bike lanes, mountain trails, and foothill climbs, Boulder has earned its reputation as one of America’s great cycling cities. Whether you are a road cyclist looking for a serious climb, a mountain biker searching for singletrack, a commuter traveling across town, or a […]

America turns 250 this Independence Day, making July 4, 2026, one of the most meaningful celebrations in the nation’s history. In Colorado, the occasion carries added significance as the state celebrates its sesquicentennial year, leading up to its 150th anniversary on August 1. While Boulder has permanently moved away from large public fireworks displays because […]

While Boulder is once again celebrating an Independence Day without a city fireworks show, there’s one tradition that’s burning brighter than ever—barbecue. With wildfire concerns keeping fireworks off the schedule, locals are gathering around picnic tables instead of pyrotechnics, enjoying neighborhood cookouts, brewery patios, rooftop parties, and family get-togethers beneath the Flatirons. And if there’s […]

There’s something magical about a Colorado summer afternoon when towering storm clouds begin to gather over the mountains. Today’s Outdoor Picture of the Day captures that moment perfectly at Coot Lake, where calm waters reflect the rugged Front Range as dark clouds roll in, creating one of Boulder County’s most dramatic natural scenes. Located just […]

  The Yellow Barn on North Broadway near the Greenbriar is a wonderful subject. This is sketched and then AI rendered and then, to come, a painting of this AI rendering.  I wanted to share my process. It’s only partially magic red barns and yellow barns. The Yellow Barn offers all types of activities for […]

Boulder summers have a rhythm all their own. Sunrise hikes beneath the Flatirons, afternoons lingering on sunny patios, evenings filled with fresh local food, and weekends spent wandering the Boulder Farmers Market. Just last week we celebrated one of the season’s biggest culinary trends — colorful heirloom tomato flights overflowing with local flavor. Now another […]

Some people see Boulder Creek as a peaceful place to take a walk. Others see it as nature’s ultimate playground. Every spring and early summer, as snowmelt rushes down from the Rocky Mountains, Boulder Creek transforms into one of Colorado’s most exciting urban whitewater runs. For kayakers, it’s more than just fast-moving water—it’s an opportunity […]

Few places in Boulder County capture the area’s peaceful beauty quite like Coot Lake. In today’s Outdoor Picture of the Day, calm waters stretch across the foreground while Haystack Mountain rises gracefully in the distance, creating one of the most recognizable and relaxing landscapes along the Front Range. Located just north of Boulder near Boulder […]

Good morning, Boulder. Every Monday offers a fresh start. It’s a chance to reset, take a deep breath, and begin again. Here in Boulder, we have something special that helps make that reset easier—the Flatirons standing watch just outside our doors. As John Muir wisely wrote, “In every walk with nature, one receives far more […]