Father’s Day originated in 1908, when a church in West Virginia conducted a sermon to memorialize 362 men killed the previous year in a coal mining disaster. This was the country’s first celebration solely dedicated to honoring fathers, but it was a one-time occurrence, at least in that neighborhood. However, the next year, a woman called Sonora Smart Dodd began her mission to make Father’s Day a national holiday. Dodd was one of six children reared by their single father, and she believed that fathers deserved the same respect as mothers. Dodd’s home state of Washington... Read More

Don’t forget, Father’s Day is this weekend! There might still be enough time to get that card in the mail if you’re like me and procrastinated, right? Maybe. But, if you’re lucky enough to have your dad in Boulder with you this Father’s Day, there’s definitely still time to make some fun plans. My recommendation? Boulder Beer’s Father’s Day Pig Roast! You read that right, starting at 1 PM this Sunday, Boulder Beer is going to be smoking pork and feeding families BBQ style. It sounds like it’ll be best to come hungry too because one $14 plate comes with smoked pork, BBQ black beans,... Read More

Yup, that’s right its Father’s Day this Sunday, May 21. (That’s also the first official day of summer!) Instead of another fancy tie or shave kit, give Dad some time together on a hike. The hikes listed below are my top Father’s day hikes around Boulder, which means they have mild grades, wider trails, and great trailhead facilities like bathrooms, picnic areas, and ample parking which makes things easier for a family. 1. Betasso preserve Betasso is a boulder favorite for mountain biking, dog walking, and of course family day hikes.  A short drive up the canyon, Betasso... Read More