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 […]

Boulder’s Ultimate Ride: Conquering Walker Ranch on Two Wheels Golden light spills across the rugged terrain of Walker Ranch Open Space, where mountain bikers carve their way through one of Boulder’s most iconic and rewarding trails. This is where grit meets beauty, and every turn tells a story. Walker Ranch sits just west of Boulder, […]

The Phoropter is the coolest Halloween masks of all time.  Today’s Boulder Faces of the day is actually an eye doc tool face of the day, the phoropter!  Possibly made in Switzerland, it performs many eye test functions.  The eye docs have the coolest faces of the day. But what are they? Besides being the […]

Spring in Boulder brings a shift you can feel. Snowmelt begins its journey down from the peaks, the days stretch longer, and Boulder Creek comes alive. For locals, that means one thing: tubing season is right around the corner. Faces of Boulder: Tubing Edition captures that unmistakable energy. It is the laughter echoing off the […]

Boulder Paragliding Takes Flight: Where Adventure Meets the Sky High above Boulder, where the wind meets the mountains, a different kind of magic unfolds. Paragliders drift effortlessly across the sky, painting slow, graceful arcs above the iconic Flatirons. It’s quiet up there. Peaceful. And for those who take the leap, it’s one of the most […]

Boulder Creek Comes Alive with Kayakers Embracing the Flow On a sunny day in Boulder, Colorado, the rhythm of the city shifts toward the water. Along Boulder Creek, kayakers glide through rushing currents, carving lines through whitewater while spectators line the banks, soaking in the energy. This is Boulder at its most alive—where outdoor passion […]

Some people arrive in Boulder chasing the mountains. Others come for the education. And then there are those whose journeys span continents before they ever glimpse the Flatirons. Juliette is one of those people. Originally from the East Coast, Juliette’s path to Colorado was anything but ordinary. Before settling along the foothills of Boulder, she […]

Love, Laughter, and Mountain Air in Boulder In Boulder, Valentine’s Day is not just about roses and candlelit dinners. It is a burst of youthful energy, crisp mountain air, and spontaneous joy as students turn the holiday into their own creative celebration. As February settles in, the Flatirons glow beneath deep blue skies. Downtown fills […]

Some people don’t just live in Boulder — they reflect it. Adrienne Markey is one of those people. A Boulder-based writer, editor, and University of Colorado Boulder alumna (Class of 2025), Adrienne represents a new generation shaped by curiosity, empathy, and a deep belief in the power of language. An honors scholar who earned her […]