The Boulder blues of sunrises contrast with the reds of the start of the sunrise after the reds have begun to fade. The bright yellows and the light subtle blues appear before the stronger blues and after the deep dark red banding which is so common to Boulder Sunrises. The blue-yellow-orange-yellow forms a palette, a […]

As the calendar turns, Boulder doesn’t rush forward. It doesn’t shout resolutions or chase reinvention. Instead, the city pauses — takes a breath — and settles into its natural rhythm. That rhythm defines Boulder in 2026. Rather than focusing on becoming something new, the year ahead feels rooted in strengthening what already works. Less pressure. […]

Boulder’s rapidly changing colors of a winter sunrise justify the chill of going outside to snap a few pictures. The glorious splendor of the reds and yellows, with the orange accents distracts from the cold. The rapid color changes are enough to distract me from the cold, and there is a reason that flannel was […]

New Year, New Boulder You Every January, the same promises resurface: get fit, slow down, be happier, do better. And every February, many of those resolutions quietly fade. But Boulder is different. Here, resolutions don’t need to be extreme or dramatic. They work best when they’re woven into daily life — shaped by trails, open […]

High above the city of Boulder, where the foothills rise toward the Flatirons and the plains stretch endlessly east, the National Center for Atmospheric Research—better known as NCAR—stands as one of the most striking and meaningful landmarks in Colorado. This epic outdoor photo captures NCAR in its natural setting: dramatic, quiet, and deeply connected to […]

  “Nothing is softer or more flexible than water, yet nothing can resist it.” — Lao Tzu Boulder Creek is one of the quiet constants in this town. It doesn’t announce itself. It doesn’t demand attention. It simply flows—day after day, season after season—shaping the landscape and the rhythm of life around it. That’s why […]

As 2025 comes to a close, Boulder, Colorado offered a quiet reminder that progress does not always arrive with noise. It often shows up in smaller moments — a familiar trail, an evening walk, a shared smile, or a routine that grounds us. This past year wasn’t defined by extremes or spectacle. Instead, it reflected […]

There’s nothing quite like watching a dog run free across green grass in Boulder—and Kaia does it with pure joy. On a beautiful Boulder day filled with sunshine and blue skies, Kaia is exactly where she belongs: moving freely, soaking in the fresh air, and enjoying every moment outdoors. This is what Boulder Dogs of […]

Epic Outdoor Picture of the Day: Farrand Field and the Heart of CU Boulder Few places capture the spirit of Boulder quite like Farrand Field on a clear Colorado day. In today’s Epic Outdoor Picture of the Day, Farrand Field stands front and center—wide open, sunlit, and framed perfectly by the iconic Flatirons rising dramatically in […]

In 2025, Boulder didn’t chase fitness trends—it refined them. While much of the country cycled through workout crazes and high-intensity fads, Boulder leaned into something quieter, more sustainable, and deeply rooted in how people actually want to live. The year marked a clear shift away from performative fitness and toward long-term health, daily movement, and […]