As the days grow shorter and the nights grow colder, the Boulder landscape is transformed into a kaleidoscope of autumnal splendor. From the brilliant oranges and yellows of the changing leaves to the crisp morning air, Boulder in the fall is a sight to behold. Join us on a journey through Boulder’s autumnal splendor and […]

The National Center for Atmospheric Research (NCAR) is a federally supported research and development center (FFRDC) in the United States that is run by the nonprofit University Corporation for Atmospheric Research (UCAR) and funded by the National Science Foundation (NSF). NCAR has a number of locations, including the Mesa Laboratory headquarters in Boulder, Colorado, which […]

Boulder, Colorado, during the fall season is undeniably one of the most breathtakingly beautiful places in the country. As the crisp, cool air sets in and the leaves on the trees transition from shades of green to vibrant hues of red, orange, and gold, Boulder transforms into a picturesque wonderland. There are several compelling reasons […]

Flagstaff is one of the those hikes that the locals know and is popular with tourists, so if you haven’t checked out Flagstaff, you must put it on the list as one of the trails to do before summer ends! Like many of Boulder’s hiking trails, Flagstaff offers a variety of options for hikers; unlike […]

Meet “Buddy Boulder,” the mascot proving that even the gleaming citizens of Boulder sometimes make bad decisions. Or eerie ones at the very least. How was this grinning stone created? Well, in 1984 the Boulder Hotel and Motel Association had a “Mascot Mania” event whereby people were allowed to submit mascot ideas for the city of […]

In 1953, Dale Johnson climbed the third peak on roller skates using ropes and belays. They have a 55-degree slope on average. A white “CU” was painted on the side of the third flatiron until the city painted over it in 1980. For those with particularly sharp eyes, it can still be seen. In 2010, Stefan Griebel speed-climbed […]

Boulder Open Spaces and Mountain Parks offers a sprawling 145 miles of trails to the avid hiker, and up to 90% of those trails are open to dogs. This includes the Chautauqua Meadow, Mt. Sanitas, NCAR trails, Bear Canyon, the Table Mesa Trails and much, much, more. But, before heading into the great outdoors with […]

Think you know everything there is to know about Boulder? See how many of these fun facts you already know! 1. Bicycling in Boulder is so popular that the Boulder Creek bike path is often plowed before the streets 2. Boulder’s Third Flatiron towers are taller than the Empire State Building and have been climbed […]