The walls of Eldorado Canyon State Park never fail to stop people in their tracks. One look up from the canyon floor and it feels almost impossible to imagine climbers scaling those massive golden cliffs. Yet on today’s incredible outdoor picture, one climber appears almost suspended between earth and sky, high above the canyon while […]

Watching the Sun Rise Over Boulder’s Waterways As the first light of morning stretches across Boulder, Colorado, the city transforms into something truly unforgettable. The Flatirons begin to glow with shades of gold and pink, the sky slowly changes from deep blue to fiery orange, and the still water beneath reflects every color like a […]

The Northern Flicker’s Hidden Beauty in Boulder County, Colorado A single bird can completely stop you in your tracks, and the Northern Flicker is one of those rare birds. Captured beautifully in a Lafayette backyard by award-winning photographer Lenny Lensworth Frieling, today’s Outdoor Picture of the Day showcases a male flicker in extraordinary detail, from […]

Two Smiling Runners, One Legendary Boulder Tradition Every Memorial Day, the streets of Boulder transform into one giant celebration of community, creativity, fitness, and fun during the legendary BOLDERBoulder. And sometimes the best part of the race is not the finish line. It is the people. This year’s Faces of Boulder photo captures two happy […]

If you’re searching for the best hike in Boulder, Royal Arch Trail belongs at the top of the list. Located in the heart of Boulder’s famous Flatirons at Chautauqua Park, this iconic trail consistently ranks among the highest-rated hikes in the area on AllTrails, earning a 4.8-star rating from thousands of hikers. The trail may […]

The BOLDERBoulder is unlike any other race in America. On a perfect Boulder, Colorado day, the streets come alive with energy, costumes, music, laughter, and thousands of runners soaking in one of the most unique events in the country. While some people come to chase personal records, others come simply to enjoy the unforgettable atmosphere […]

Monday mornings in Boulder have a different kind of energy. The sun rises over the Flatirons, runners hit the trails before work, and the entire city seems fueled by movement, possibility, and fresh mountain air. Few events capture that spirit better than the legendary BOLDERBoulder. Every Memorial Day weekend in Boulder, tens of thousands of […]

Tomorrow, on Memorial Day, May 25, 2026, the streets of Boulder will once again come alive with one of America’s greatest running traditions: the . Founded in 1979, the race has grown from a community event into a world-class spectacle that draws more than 50,000 participants and tens of thousands of spectators each year. Long […]

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 […]