Dogs Are Quite Clear That All The Time Is The Right Time To Go For A Walk! Every Boulder day is a dog day. Don’t believe me? Ask any dog. Time to get fed. Fido and friends don’t much care if it’s Thursday. They do however care that it is always time to eat. Or walk. Or eat. While most of us cannot work in the same place as their pets call home, some are lucky and can get the best of both worlds. How soon should a dog be walked? How often? Just ask Fido! “As soon as I got back from the last walk!” While having a dog while living in the dorms can be a challenge, I did... Read More

  Grandma Ann Frieling, Lenny Lensworth Frieling “What, Me Worry?”           Alfred E. Newman In our magical Valley of Boulder, home to the Buffs, and to the rest of the best, I found myself in the hot tub, on a perfect day, with perfect music on the bluetooth, playing a great song. I literally did not have a care in the world. I caught myself wondering. “What am I forgetting to worry about?” I swear! I was worry about what I might have forgotten to worry about! I burst out laughing, cursed my mother with a smile, and went back to the music. My point is that... Read More

Good Morning and Happy Hump Day! Boulder including our Buffs prizes a morning run. Everyone? No. BUT you can go out any day at any time and see people out walking and running. They are enjoying their lives while extending their lives in Boulder and wherever else the future finds them. Firesign theater famously noted the “wherever you go, there you are.” They were obviously talking about our corporeal beings, which we take along with us most places most days. Our bodies are not us, but they ARE our responsibilities. They are on loan to us, and we should take care of them to avoid paying... Read More

    Recognized As Tops by Outdoors.com, University of Colorado Students Have A Special Love for The Outdoors The enchanting city of Boulder, Colorado, cradled at the foot of the majestic Flatirons, has long been a sanctuary for those who seek the great outdoors. It comes as no surprise that Outdoors.com has recognized this gem of nature and academia by naming Boulder the number one university for outside lovers in their top     The University of Colorado, Boulder, doesn’t just sit in nature—it’s a part of it. The campus itself is a vibrant tapestry of... Read More

    There Are More Work Activities Than We Know Of, And More Than We Can Know Of, But For The Internet’s Great Memory TUESDAY IS NOT JUST ANY DAY! IT IS AFTER ALL TUESDAY! Tuesdays in Boulder, Colorado, are not just any other day; they are a reminder of the natural beauty and vibrant community spirit that makes this city unique. As dawn breaks, the sky over the Flatirons transforms into a canvas painted with stunning horizontal strips of red, signaling the start of another great day. This early sunrise, a breathtaking spectacle, is a symbol of the new beginnings and endless... Read More

Boulder is great town for singles. It is a great town for adults, students, home to one of the greatest universities, home to our BUFFS,  loves pets as family members, and is in short one of the finest places on the Earth to live. With all of that appeal, add world class musicians, proximity to Denver, the Rockies, and more. Does that leave room for family? YES! Absolutely. Remember that we also have one of the finest school systems for K-12 extant. Activities for families individually and as a group abound. The only limitation is the imagination of the Boulderite. Our resident University of... Read More

AboutBoulder.com’s Exceptional Year: Record-Breaking Views and Empowering Youth   Surpassing Milestones: Over 10 Million Page Views in 2023 2023 marked a historic year for AboutBoulder.com, with the site surpassing 10 million page views. This achievement highlights its growing popularity and engagement. A particularly memorable moment was when the site recorded over 90,000 page views in a single day. Summer & Heidi Fostering Future Leaders: The ‘Empowering Youth’ Initiative A significant development for AboutBoulder.com was the inauguration of the “Empowering Youth”... Read More

Seven Pillars of Pride: The Essence of Being a University of Colorado Boulder Alumni Being an alumnus of the University of Colorado Boulder (CU Boulder) is a mark of distinction that carries with it a sense of pride and achievement, both in the realms of academic excellence and the unparalleled beauty of its setting. Here are seven main points that encapsulate what it means to be a CU Boulder alumnus. Academic Excellence: CU Boulder stands as one of the leading institutions in the country, recognized for its rigorous academic programs and innovative research. Alumni carry with them a history... Read More

This title question, and the more general “Why a buffalo for a mascot?” answered below. Time to brush up on Buff history. Ralphie is the female buffalo mascot for CU Boulder. But why does this female buffalo sport a male name? And why did CU choose a bison mascot in the first place? The tradition began in 1934 when the university newspaper selected “Buffaloes” as the nickname for the university students. Three weeks later, a few students paid a rancher $25 to rent a bison calf and a cowboy to handle her. The calf had to be managed by all 4 students plus the ranch hand... Read More

CU Boulder’s 100th Homecoming game brought Boulder back to its roots and was a day to remember for both CU students, Alumni, and Boulder residents. Everyone in Boulder was reminded this weekend of why Boulder is such a great place to live in through the beautiful 80 degree weather and the great moments that made up this years homecoming weekend. The following images come from Travis Bildahl and Joseph Wirth as they went from party to party on the hill area of Boulder this weekend. Hope you enjoy these pictures as much as we enjoyed game day!                         Hope... Read More