Lemur                      pic Lensworth Right up the road from Boulder, with easy access, great parking and wonderful enclosures, our Denver Zoo is  yet another wonder within 1/2 hour of Boulder. provides its animal guests as Lemurs, with their saucer-like eyes and enigmatic presence, are among the most charismatic creatures of Madagascar. These primates are distinguished […]

If you’re a fan of live music, then you know that the best place to experience it is in the Rocky Mountains. The city of Boulder, Colorado, is home to a vibrant music scene that has been steadily growing over the past few years. From small local venues to larger festivals, Boulder is becoming a […]

When it comes to the ultimate status symbols of the rich and famous in Boulder, Colorado, nothing quite captures the essence of wealth and exclusivity like the lavish mountain retreats nestled in the heart of the Rockies. These exclusive luxury properties serve as the ultimate getaway for Boulder’s elite, offering privacy, breathtaking natural surroundings, and […]

In Boulder as everywhere, various types of support dogs are being seen wearing some type of distinctive vest or collar. Does that really mean something? What does it not mean? A Seeing-Eye Dog At Work Let’s look at the classic service dog compared to a therapy dog. While both are amazingly important, they are not […]

As a student, I was witness to the Buffalo Pool’s construction over the course of my most recent semester. I stood on the other side of the surrounding chain link fence, hoping that I would one day get to jump into this mystical animal-shaped pool, which was nothing but a mess of dirt and construction […]

A combination of red, yellow and orange in particular hues reoccurs. In Boulder and everywhere! For many reasons, this color combination finds its way into animals, plants, flowers, sunsets, and more. This blog will be picture-centric. The text is secondary, and what I am sharing is just a few of the places where this color […]

Why would someone who already lives in Boulder travel anywhere else? The answer is easy. Because we can! So where should we go? Here are seven top travel destinations for those who call Boulder “home.” Will everyone appeal to everybody? Of course! OK, so not really. BUT these ideas are certain to contain a number […]

We made it through another Boulder Monday, and have only Tuesday to go before it is hump day again. It is quite clear to me that the flow of time is anything but linear. It certainly feels that time can pass more slowly or far faster depending upon many things. The hourglass has a long […]

Many Boulderites believe that a dog adopted/rescued from a humane society shelter understands that they were rescued, and display gratitude. Anthropomorphizing is always  suspect, especially with me. I also am confident that I have seen this phenomenon repeatedly, and I know others report the same thing. Our neighbor’s pup, Max, is a two year old […]

Monday Mystery Morph! Gryphon Meets Blue Morph     This Monday Boulder Morning Gryphon Butterfly was not spotted in Boulder today, UNLESS you are visiting us at AboutBoulder.com This first and possibly only appearance of this unusual creature was never reported beyond the screen of this notebook until NOW, when it is being shared for the first […]