On rare, crystal-clear days in Boulder, the horizon opens up and reveals something special — a distant, snow-capped summit rising high above the Front Range. That peak is James Peak, standing tall at 13,294 feet, quietly watching over Boulder from the Continental Divide. While Boulder is famous for its close-up mountain drama — the Flatirons, […]

Epic Outdoor Picture of the Day: A December Sunrise Over East Boulder There are moments in Boulder when the day begins not quietly, but boldly—and this December sunrise over East Boulder is one of those moments. Captured by award-winning Boulder photographer Lenny Lensworth Frieling, this image freezes a fleeting instant when the sky ignites and […]

“Look deep into nature, and then you will understand everything better.” — Albert Einstein Boulder has always been a place where nature is more than a backdrop—it’s a teacher. From the Flatirons rising at sunrise to quiet trails that wind through foothills and forests, nature here has a way of slowing people down and helping […]

There are sunsets—and then there are Boulder sunsets. Tonight’s Outdoor Picture of the Day captures one of those rare moments when the entire Front Range seems to exhale at once. The sky above Boulder glows with deep yellows, molten oranges, and streaks of red as the sun sinks behind the mountains. The light washes gently […]

Winter in Boulder doesn’t slow climbers down — it sharpens them. On a cold, clear day, a Boulderite sets down multiple crash pads beneath a weathered boulder, takes a moment to feel the air, and begins to move. This is Faces of Boulder: Climate Edition — Winter Climbing, where preparation, patience, and respect for conditions […]

Barry doesn’t rush mornings. A perfect Boulder day, according to Barry, starts slow and steady—no alarms, no urgency, just the quiet understanding that the day will unfold exactly as it should. He wakes up already content, stretches like a professional, and takes a moment to scan the world outside as if checking the weather report […]

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 […]