As 2025 comes to a close, Boulder, Colorado offered a quiet reminder that progress does not always arrive with noise. It often shows up in smaller moments — a familiar trail, an evening walk, a shared smile, or a routine that grounds us. This past year wasn’t defined by extremes or spectacle. Instead, it reflected […]

As 2025 comes to a close, Boulder’s food scene tells a clear story. This was not a year defined by flash or over-the-top trends. Instead, Boulder leaned into consistency, comfort, and foods that fit seamlessly into everyday life. Locals gravitated toward meals that supported active mornings, long walks, and familiar routines. Food became less about […]

Every day that us Boulder students go to school, we prepare—quietly—for the possibility of a bullet. That sentence should sound impossible. Instead, it sounds familiar. I think I learned that familiarity long before I understood it. It started, for me, with a license plate. The License Plate I Didn’t Understand Yet  When I was little, […]

Christmas Morning in Boulder: Quiet Streets, Snow-Dusted Peaks, and a City at Peace Christmas morning in Boulder feels different. Before the coffee shops open, before the trails fill, before the noise of the day arrives, the city settles into a rare and beautiful stillness. It’s a moment that belongs only to the early risers, the […]

Winter in Boulder doesn’t slow climbers down — it sharpens them. On a cold, clear day, a Boulderite sets down multiple crash pads beneath a weathered boulder, takes a moment to feel the air, and begins to move. This is Faces of Boulder: Climate Edition — Winter Climbing, where preparation, patience, and respect for conditions […]

Christmas in Boulder is about balance—between nature and community, movement and stillness, tradition and simplicity. There’s no need for spectacle here. The season unfolds through glowing lights, snowy foothills, local shops, and small moments that feel grounded and genuine. Here are twelve of the best ways to celebrate Christmas in Boulder this year. 1. Walk […]

Boulder has a long-standing reputation for powerful, sometimes relentless wind. From sudden gusts that race through neighborhoods to sustained wind events that disrupt daily life, these conditions are not unusual here—and they’re not accidental. Boulder’s wind patterns are the result of geography, elevation, and atmospheric dynamics that consistently combine to make the city one of […]

If you’re five days out from Christmas and still shopping, you’re not alone. The good news? In Boulder, last-minute gifts don’t have to feel rushed or impersonal. This town is full of local makers, artists, bookstores, and small businesses that make it easy to give something meaningful—even right up against the holiday clock. Whether you’re […]

Boulder Foothills Face Dangerous Downslope Winds Wednesday. Patio furniture may become airborne and visit your neighbors. Shingles may fly. Here’s generally what we know.  When the Mountains Exhale: A Front Range Wind Story: There are days on the Colorado Front Range when the mountains seem to breathe out. Well, more like full blown sneezes. You feel […]

There’s something about winter evenings in Boulder that feels quietly magical. As the sun drops behind the Flatirons and the air turns crisp, the city glows—not in an over-the-top way, but in a style that feels uniquely Boulder. Holiday lights here aren’t about spectacle alone; they’re about atmosphere, community, and taking a moment to slow […]