A Quiet Celebration of Color, Detail, and Life Along the Front Range If you’ve spent any time browsing nature photography on AboutBoulder.com, chances are you’ve paused—maybe without even realizing why—on an image credited to Lenny Lensworth Frieling. His photography has a way of slowing you down. Nowhere is that more true than in his ongoing […]

There’s something special about hitting the trail before the rest of the city wakes up in Boulder. The air is cooler, the trails are quieter, and the rising sun casts a soft glow across the foothills and plains. Morning hikes in Boulder offer more than exercise—they deliver clarity, energy, and a sense of calm that […]

The day begins the way Boulder does best—quiet, intentional, and full of promise. As the sun rises over Mount Sanitas, the light spills gently across the landscape, illuminating the rugged beauty that has made these mountains some of the most beloved in the world. Walking down through the Sanitas Valley Trail, the morning feels personal, […]

A Winter Moment Where the Flatirons, Clouds, and Silence Align There are winter days in Boulder that feel less like weather events and more like quiet gifts. Today’s outdoor picture captures one of those rare moments—fresh snow on the ground, dramatic clouds overhead, and the unmistakable presence of the Flatirons standing tall and timeless. After […]

Boulder has always been a place where fitness happens outside. From early-morning trail runs near Chautauqua to sunset hikes on Mount Sanitas, movement here is deeply connected to the land. What’s changing right now isn’t where people train — it’s how they train. Across Boulder, a growing number of athletes, weekend hikers, and everyday locals […]

A Winter Snow Edition Celebration of Boulder’s Happiest Pups There’s something magical about Boulder after a fresh snowfall—especially if you experience it through the eyes of a dog. Today’s Boulder’s Dog of the Day perfectly captures that magic: a super-happy pup sprinting through the snow, orange bone toy proudly clenched in its mouth, tail wagging […]

Boulder’s Olympic Connection Runs Through CU As the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan–Cortina get underway, Boulder’s presence on the world stage is once again represented through athletes from the University of Colorado Boulder. The Buffs have long been known for developing elite winter athletes, and the 2026 Games continue that tradition with competitors representing multiple […]

When Snow, Sky, and the Front Range Align There are sunsets—and then there are winter sunsets in Boulder. This panoramic scene captured in East Boulder, with the Front Range of the Rocky Mountains stretching across the horizon, is one of those rare moments when everything comes together perfectly. Snow on the ground. Crisp winter air. […]

In Boulder, winter has a particular kind of light: bright enough to make you feel hopeful, sharp enough to make you feel honest.  That was the container I was in during  Dream Tank’s two-week Systems Change Lab, where a cohort of Brown University students and a circle of mentors convened to prototype a toolkit cities […]

There’s something different in Boulder right now, and it’s noticeable to anyone who spends time here regularly. It isn’t loud or dramatic, and it doesn’t announce itself with headlines or signs. Instead, it shows up in the small, everyday moments that locals experience without necessarily talking about them. You feel it in the way mornings […]