A Trail Painted in Yellow: Spring Comes Alive in Eldorado Canyon Eldorado Canyon State Park is hitting peak spring form, and this scene says it all. A winding trail cuts through the canyon, lined with vibrant yellow wildflowers that brighten the landscape beneath towering sandstone cliffs. With South Boulder Creek flowing below and fresh green […]

Quiet Trails, Big Views, and Springtime Solitude Crowds stacking up at Chautauqua this time of year can take away from what makes Boulder hiking so special. The good news is you do not have to go far or long to find that same beauty without the congestion. These under-the-radar hikes all come in under five […]

Captured by Lenny Lensworth on a perfect Colorado morning Boulder, Colorado delivers again—and this sunrise proves why early mornings here are worth every second. In today’s Outdoor Picture of the Day, award-winning photographer Lenny Lensworth Frieling captures a powerful moment as the sky comes alive in deep reds, glowing oranges, and soft gold stretching across […]

Fresh Finds, Flatirons Views, and the Perfect Boulder Morning Spring in Boulder hits differently. Pearl Street starts glowing with color, foothills turn that electric green, and the air carries that fresh, just-woke-up-for-the-season energy. Early April is the sweet spot—and one of the best ways to experience it is simple: a farmers market haul followed by […]

From the Summit: Boulder in Full View At 8,144 feet above sea level, the summit of Green Mountain delivers one of the most complete and rewarding views in all of Boulder. From this vantage point, the entire landscape unfolds in front of you. The Flatirons rise sharply to the southeast. Downtown Boulder stretches out below. […]

Outdoor Picture of the Day: Cherry Blossoms, Flatirons, and CU Boulder’s Iconic Beauty Spring in Boulder hits a whole different level when the cherry blossoms come alive, and today’s Outdoor Picture of the Day captures that moment perfectly on the campus of the University of Colorado Boulder. This scene is framed beautifully by soft pink […]

Boulder’s Ultimate Ride: Conquering Walker Ranch on Two Wheels Golden light spills across the rugged terrain of Walker Ranch Open Space, where mountain bikers carve their way through one of Boulder’s most iconic and rewarding trails. This is where grit meets beauty, and every turn tells a story. Walker Ranch sits just west of Boulder, […]

A Front-Row Seat Above Boulder High above the city on Flagstaff Mountain sits one of Boulder’s most peaceful and scenic viewpoints: Sunrise Amphitheater. This stone amphitheater overlooks the Flatirons and the plains, offering a quiet escape just minutes from downtown. It’s simple, open, and perfectly placed to take in the start of the day. What […]

A Spring Day That Defines Boulder Southeast Boulder delivers one of those rare, unforgettable views where everything comes together at once. The Flatirons rise sharply from the earth, glowing under deep blue skies, with the Front Range stretching wide behind them like a living painting. On a clear spring day, the contrast is almost surreal. […]

Spring in Boulder brings a shift you can feel. Snowmelt begins its journey down from the peaks, the days stretch longer, and Boulder Creek comes alive. For locals, that means one thing: tubing season is right around the corner. Faces of Boulder: Tubing Edition captures that unmistakable energy. It is the laughter echoing off the […]