A Boulder Backyard Masterpiece Today’s Outdoor Picture of the Day features a stunning photograph by Lenny Lensworth Frieling, capturing one of the true crown jewels of the Front Range — Brainard Lake. Sitting just above Boulder, this alpine gem feels like the city’s elevated backyard… the place where locals go when they want that instant […]

Outdoor Picture of the Day: Boulder’s Fall Colors Framing the Continental Divide Fall in Boulder has a way of stopping you in your tracks. Today’s outdoor picture of the day captures that magic perfectly—a sweeping view from East Boulder, where the fiery hues of autumn meet the snow-capped majesty of the Continental Divide. The Rocky […]

  As the sun rises over Boulder, Colorado, it paints the sky with a breathtaking display of colors, illuminating the rugged beauty of the Front Range. Among the peaks that dominate the western horizon, one lesser-known but equally stunning summit stands tall—James Peak. At 13,294 feet, James Peak is a high alpine gem nestled within […]

 A Scenic Journey: Driving from Nederland to Central City, Colorado The drive from Nederland, Colorado, to Central City along the Peak to Peak Highway is a scenic adventure through the heart of the Rockies. This route is not just a drive; it’s a journey through Colorado’s vibrant history, breathtaking landscapes, and diverse attractions.  Starting Point: […]

  Lensworth Photo-All pictures in this article are done by Lensworth.    Abstraction of Restored Antique Tractor at the Yearly Longmont (287) Dougherty Farm Yesteryear Show The farm show presents everything from Blacksmiths and Fiber Spinners, Weavers and Knitters to Steam Powered Log Splitters and restored tractors                                                                             Personal Lake Muse, Waneka Lake, Reflected Trees […]

Ward, Colorado,  is a small, picturesque town with a rich history that traces back to its days as a bustling mining community. Situated at the Western edge of Boulder County just below the Continental Divide,  Ward has a storied past that includes notable figures including (maybe) Patricia Hearst, Patty Hurst and Hazel Schmoll, and historic […]

Boulder has had the honor and privilege of being watched over by the majesty of Longs Peak. Towering 14,259 feet,  4350 meters above sea level, and almost 10,000 feet, 3000 meters above Boulder. We’re mile-high, with the 5280 topo line going through our back yard, right where our Buddha stands. The top of Longs, which […]

Chicago’s famous bridges in the middle of town over the Chicago River Check out the Lionel Trains  “O” gauge on Amazon. The World’s Most Famous Railcar! Passing through the foothills that back Boulder, snaking up in altitude, and offering views of Gross Reservoir that are beyond compare, this journey reveals the less-seen back sides of […]

Most of the West was divided up into straight-edged, boxy regions and subdivisions (take a look at poor Yuma County). Boulder County escapes the purely rectangular form of other counties in Colorado, and today we will tell you why. Plus, we will tell you why it’s named Boulder (but we bet you can guess). The need for […]

Photo credit: Lenny Lensworth Frieling The Continental Divide, a geological feature of immense significance, stretches across the North American continent, serving as a natural boundary that separates the flow of water into two major drainage basins: the Atlantic Ocean on one side and the Pacific Ocean on the other. This majestic natural wonder is a […]