Every Memorial Day, as thousands of runners flood the streets during the BOLDERBoulder, one of the race’s most unforgettable traditions comes alive on Folsom Hill. Amid exhausted runners, cheering crowds, and pounding footsteps, the belly dancers take over the hill with swirling skirts, jingling coin belts, and nonstop energy that transforms one of the toughest […]

Few places in America offer quicker access to mountain camping than Boulder. Within an hour of downtown, campers can trade busy streets for pine forests, alpine lakes, rushing creeks, and quiet mountain nights beneath the stars. From developed campgrounds with family-friendly amenities to rugged dispersed camping deep in the national forest, the Boulder area remains […]

Reflections, Flatirons, and Rocky Mountain Magic Fill the Colorado Sky Few sights capture the spirit of Boulder, Colorado quite like a hot air balloon drifting peacefully above a shimmering lake on a perfect Colorado morning. Today’s Outdoor Picture of the Day delivers one of those unforgettable moments that reminds people why Boulder remains one of […]

Rising above Boulder’s western edge, Flagstaff Mountain offers some of the best views in Colorado just minutes from downtown. From scenic overlooks and winding mountain roads to hiking trails and picnic spots beneath towering pines, Flagstaff has become one of Boulder’s most iconic outdoor destinations. At roughly 7,000 feet near the summit, the mountain provides […]

Your Go-To Plan for Food, Fun, Music, and Meaningful Remembrance in Boulder Memorial Day Weekend in Boulder brings together everything that makes the city special: community gatherings, outdoor adventure, live music, local food, and meaningful moments of remembrance. From the return of the Boulder Creek Festival to the iconic BOLDERBoulder 10K and Memorial Day Tribute, […]

Boulder’s Busiest Worker? This Honeybee Captured by Lenny “Lensworth” Frieling Is Pure Colorado Magic Some of the most incredible moments in Boulder, Colorado don’t happen on mountain peaks or hiking trails. Sometimes they happen just inches above a flower. That’s exactly what legendary Boulder photographer Lenny “Lensworth” Frieling captured in this breathtaking close up image […]

The national debate around college costs continues to grow in 2026, but a new return on investment study suggests that earning a degree from the University of Colorado Boulder may still be one of the smartest long term investments students can make. A recent 2026 analysis highlighted by The Washington Post examining college return on […]

Boulder Couple Takes on the Flatirons on a Perfect Colorado Day On a picture perfect day in Boulder, Colorado, a couple could be seen scaling the legendary Flatirons with blue skies overhead, fresh mountain air all around, and the kind of breathtaking scenery that reminds people why Boulder is considered one of the greatest climbing […]

Even Darwin Regretted Ignoring Beauty Success, ambition, and achievement drive much of life in Boulder. From groundbreaking research at University of Colorado Boulder to elite athletes training beneath the Flatirons, this city thrives on people pushing themselves to be better. But even one of history’s greatest thinkers warned about what can happen when we focus […]

Reds, Oranges, and the Magic of a Boulder Evening When the sun begins to dip behind the Rocky Mountains, Boulder, Colorado transforms into one of the most breathtaking sunset destinations in America. In this stunning photograph captured by award-winning photographer Lenny Lensworth Frieling, the sky explodes with brilliant shades of orange, crimson, and glowing gold, […]