Before the city of Boulder fully wakes, there is a brief and powerful moment when night releases its grip and morning takes over. From the upper slopes of Mount Sanitas, that moment unfolds in dramatic fashion. On this particular morning, the sky ignites with pink, red, and fiery orange tones, casting a warm glow over […]

Today’s Outdoor Picture of the Day: Mount Sanitas Cliffs on a Perfect Boulder Day On a day like this in Boulder, it’s hard to imagine a more fitting Outdoor Picture of the Day than the rugged cliffs of Mount Sanitas. Rising boldly above North Boulder, Mount Sanitas is one of the city’s most iconic and […]

Not every Christmas meal goes exactly as planned. Sometimes a main dish doesn’t turn out. Sometimes guests change at the last minute. And sometimes, people simply want something lighter, warmer, and more comforting on Christmas Day. That’s where vegetarian holiday dishes quietly step in and save the moment. These last-minute vegetarian Christmas ideas are simple, […]

Motivational Monday Before Christmas: You Made It This Far This Monday arrives just before Christmas, a moment on the calendar that often carries more weight than we expect. The year is winding down, expectations feel higher, and many people are quietly carrying more than they let on. If you are feeling tired, reflective, emotional, or […]

I was innocently finishing my email when I looked out the back window. The sunrise was in full glory! I almost ran back to the computer where my phone was sitting, ran back to the window, and starting clicking. We all know how fast sunrise lighting changes and I did not want to miss the […]

Today’s Face of Boulder: Panorama Point Some places don’t just show you Boulder — they explain it. Panorama Point on Flagstaff Mountain is one of those rare viewpoints where geography, history, and natural beauty come together in a single, unforgettable sweep. Standing here, Boulder doesn’t feel like a city. It feels like a moment suspended […]

There are moments in Boulder, Colorado, when the familiar becomes extraordinary. Tonight’s Outdoor Picture of the Day captures one of those rare and breathtaking alignments: the iconic Flatirons standing silently beneath a glowing sweep of the Milky Way. By day, the Flatirons define Boulder’s skyline. By night—on the clearest evenings—they become a gateway to the […]

Some people represent Boulder not by a single title or role, but by how they live, think, and move through the world. Dr. Brenna Bray is one of those people. Captured while summiting Bear Peak and traversing the Boulder Skyline out-and-back, Dr. Bray stands high above the city she contributes to, with the Front Range […]

This epic sunrise over Boulder, Colorado—captured by award-winning photographer Lenny Lensworth Frieling —feels less like a moment in time and more like a memory the Earth has been holding onto for millions of years. The sky ignites in striking oranges and deep reds, spilling across the horizon with a quiet power that stops everything else […]

There are Boulder mornings—and then there are Bear Peak mornings. Today’s Outdoor Picture of the Day captures one of those rare, pulse-stopping moments when the sky ignites in deep reds and burnt oranges, silhouetting Bear Peak in dramatic fashion as the sun climbs above the horizon. It’s the kind of sunrise that reminds you why […]