A Beautiful Day on the Grass at the Heart of CU Boulder On a perfect Colorado afternoon, the lawn outside Norlin Library becomes one of the most peaceful and iconic gathering spots on the campus of University of Colorado Boulder. Students spread out blankets, open laptops, toss Frisbees, study for finals, or simply lean back […]

The walls of Eldorado Canyon State Park never fail to stop people in their tracks. One look up from the canyon floor and it feels almost impossible to imagine climbers scaling those massive golden cliffs. Yet on today’s incredible outdoor picture, one climber appears almost suspended between earth and sky, high above the canyon while […]

Two Smiling Runners, One Legendary Boulder Tradition Every Memorial Day, the streets of Boulder transform into one giant celebration of community, creativity, fitness, and fun during the legendary BOLDERBoulder. And sometimes the best part of the race is not the finish line. It is the people. This year’s Faces of Boulder photo captures two happy […]

The BOLDERBoulder is unlike any other race in America. On a perfect Boulder, Colorado day, the streets come alive with energy, costumes, music, laughter, and thousands of runners soaking in one of the most unique events in the country. While some people come to chase personal records, others come simply to enjoy the unforgettable atmosphere […]

Every Memorial Day, as thousands of runners flood the streets during the BOLDERBoulder, one of the race’s most unforgettable traditions comes alive on Folsom Hill. Amid exhausted runners, cheering crowds, and pounding footsteps, the belly dancers take over the hill with swirling skirts, jingling coin belts, and nonstop energy that transforms one of the toughest […]

Boulder Couple Takes on the Flatirons on a Perfect Colorado Day On a picture perfect day in Boulder, Colorado, a couple could be seen scaling the legendary Flatirons with blue skies overhead, fresh mountain air all around, and the kind of breathtaking scenery that reminds people why Boulder is considered one of the greatest climbing […]

Spring Brings the First Signs of Tubing on Boulder Creek As temperatures begin to rise in Boulder, the first signs of tubing season are starting to appear along Boulder Creek. While peak conditions are still a bit away, locals are already eyeing the water, preparing for those first float-worthy days. This photo captures that early […]

Pearl Street Mall has long been the heartbeat of downtown Boulder, filled with musicians, artists, and unforgettable street performers who bring energy and character to the city. Among the many memorable faces who have entertained crowds over the years, one stands out in a very still kind of way: Bronze Wayne. For years, Bronze Wayne […]

A Moment That Defines Boulder Living Golden sunlight poured into Eldorado Canyon, lighting up the towering sandstone cliffs that have made this place legendary. On the trail, a woman and her dog moved in sync, both completely at ease in the rhythm of the canyon. No rush. No distractions. Just the quiet connection between human, […]

Boulder’s Pearl Street Mall on Grass: A Classic Throwback Before the bricks, before the street performers packed every corner, and before Pearl Street Mall became one of the most iconic pedestrian walkways in America, there was something surprisingly simple at its heart—grass. This classic “Faces of Boulder” throwback takes us back to a time when […]