Some mornings in Boulder call for big plans. Others call for something simple, warm, and familiar. On cold Colorado mornings—when the air is sharp, the light is clean, and the Flatirons slowly glow—donuts feel less like an indulgence and more like a tradition. Donuts work here because Boulder mornings are intentional. People walk, bike, pause, […]

There’s something unmistakable about winter in Boulder. Even on the coldest mornings, the city doesn’t feel weighed down. The light feels sharper. The air feels cleaner. The mood feels lighter. While winter in many places signals retreat, Boulder remains open, active, and quietly luminous. Ask longtime locals, and they’ll tell you it’s not just perception. […]

Boulder’s lunch scene is having a moment. With students back in full swing, locals squeezing in midday hikes, and visitors strolling Pearl Street, the most popular lunch spots right now all share a few things in common: fast-moving kitchens, consistently great food, and menus that work whether it’s warm, cold, or somewhere in between. If […]

A calm morning guide to staying active, grounded, and connected in Boulder Winter in Boulder doesn’t stop people from getting outside—it simply refines how they do it. As the mornings grow quieter and the air turns crisp, one habit continues to unite locals across generations: the daily winter walk. Right now, a clear pattern is […]

There are sunsets—and then there are Boulder sunsets. The kind that stop you in your tracks, silence the noise of the day, and remind you why this place feels different. This epic winter sunset over the University of Colorado campus captures Boulder at one of its most breathtaking moments, when sky, mountains, and snow come […]

Winter delivered one of those rare, unforgettable Boulder mornings, and today’s Outdoor Picture of the Day captures it perfectly. The Flatirons rise above the city coated in fresh snow, while Chautauqua Park below is completely blanketed in white, transforming one of Boulder’s most familiar landscapes into a quiet winter dream. The Flatirons are iconic in […]

In Boulder, breakfast isn’t just the first meal of the day — it’s fuel. Whether you’re heading to the trails, class, work, or an early morning along Boulder Creek, one item consistently rises above the rest: the breakfast burrito. Portable, filling, and endlessly customizable, it’s become a true Boulder staple. After reviewing local menus, longtime […]

There’s a quiet magic that settles over Boulder after a fresh snowfall. The Flatirons soften under a blanket of white. Chautauqua Park feels hushed and new again. Trails that were familiar just a day before become something entirely different. And then there are the dogs. If you’ve ever walked through Boulder on a snowy morning, […]

On one of the coldest mornings Boulder has seen this winter, a single image captured everything locals know all too well: resilience, humor, and a refusal to let the cold win. The photo shows a Boulderite standing tall, University of Colorado gear on full display, his beard completely frozen solid — a natural sculpture formed […]

Why Boulder, Colorado Is One of the Best Places in the World to Train Boulder, Colorado isn’t just a beautiful place to live. It’s one of the most powerful training environments in the country. From elite endurance athletes to everyday runners, walkers, climbers, and fitness enthusiasts, Boulder has earned its reputation as a place where […]