Most Boulder locals know the feeling. You finish a morning hike to Royal Arch, tackle a few miles around Chautauqua, or spend the morning riding Boulder Creek Path. Everything feels great while you’re outside. Then by early afternoon you’re unusually tired, your legs feel heavy, and a dull headache starts creeping in. Many people blame […]

From CU Students to Longtime Locals, More Boulder Residents Are Finding Connection in New Ways If you’ve spent any time in Boulder recently, you’ve probably noticed something changing. More people are looking for ways to meet friends, build community, and enjoy social life without alcohol being the center of the experience. Some are sober. Others […]

Grounding—also known as earthing—has become an increasingly popular wellness practice in recent years. The concept is simple: connect directly with the Earth by walking barefoot on natural surfaces such as grass, soil, sand, or stone. Supporters believe this connection can help people feel calmer, more centered, and more connected to nature. In Boulder, grounding feels […]

As the sun dips behind the Flatirons, painting the foothills in shades of gold and amber, the energy in Boulder begins to shift. The trails quiet after a day of hiking, cycling, climbing, running, and exploring, while patios, gathering spaces, and outdoor hangouts come alive. For many residents, those evenings look a little different in […]

There are few places in Boulder that capture the city’s spirit quite like Mount Sanitas. On this beautiful Colorado day, a woman stands atop the rocky summit with her arms stretched toward the sky, embracing the views, the fresh mountain air, and the sense of accomplishment that comes from reaching one of Boulder’s most beloved […]

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved bemotrizinol, also known as BEMT, marking the first new sunscreen active ingredient approved for use in the United States in more than two decades. According to the FDA’s announcement, the ingredient has been approved for adults and children six months of age and older and is expected […]

Boulder, Colorado sits at the doorstep of the Rocky Mountains, offering some of the best hiking opportunities in the country. With trails ranging from gentle lakeside strolls to challenging summit climbs, there’s an adventure for everyone. What makes Boulder especially unique is that many trailheads are located just minutes from downtown, allowing residents and visitors […]

Motivational Monday in Boulder Starts Here Two things can’t both be true: you can’t stay stuck in winter fog and fully feel the magic of spring in Boulder. Right now, the shift is happening all around you. The trails are waking up. The air feels lighter. The Flatirons are glowing a little longer each evening. […]

In Boulder today, the conversation around wellness has taken a noticeable turn. The intense, gadget-driven biohacking trends of the past decade have softened into something far more sustainable. Progress is no longer measured by extremes or expensive tools. Instead, it’s defined by how you feel each day: calm, clear, energized, and present. This shift reflects […]

Boulder’s Vegan Scene Is Changing Fast—Here’s What’s Really Happening Boulder built its reputation as one of the most plant-based cities in America. But right now, the vegan scene looks different. Not gone—but clearly evolving. Fewer Fully Vegan Restaurants Walk around Boulder today and you’ll notice it quickly—there aren’t as many fully vegan restaurants as there […]