On certain winter mornings in Boulder, something extraordinary happens. The air clears, the light sharpens, and suddenly Longs Peak rises from the northern horizon with a presence that feels impossible to ignore. It looks closer than it should. Bigger than expected. Almost as if it has stepped forward from the rest of the Front Range […]

Winter in Boulder has a way of sharpening everything—the air, the light, the silence between footsteps. The Flatirons look closer. The foothills feel wilder. And if you pick the right trail, you can get a legit “Boulder moment” in under two hours and still make it home warm, happy, and hungry. Before you step out […]

Boulder’s Closest Winter Playground When snow falls in Boulder, there’s a familiar question that follows: How fast can I get on skis? The answer, for locals, is almost always the same. Eldora Mountain Resort sits just west of town, tucked above Nederland, offering one of the quickest transitions from city streets to chairlifts anywhere in […]

Boulder has always treated health as a way of life, but in 2026 that mindset has matured into something more intentional, data-aware, and deeply personal. Fitness here is no longer about chasing extremes. It’s about longevity, mobility, and feeling good in everyday movement—from trailheads to town. Movement First, Metrics Second The biggest shift in Boulder […]

A fresh snowfall in Boulder has a way of simplifying everything. When the storm passes and the sky clears to a deep, confident blue, the city feels reset. The air is crisp, the light sharper, and the noise of daily life fades just enough to notice what matters. Beneath the Flatirons, this moment feels especially […]

Colorado has plenty of strong colleges, and different lists will rank them differently depending on what they measure. But if you’re talking about the university that most completely represents Colorado on a national stage—academics, research, opportunity, and statewide influence—the University of Colorado Boulder is the school that consistently rises to the top of the conversation. […]

There are Boulder days that stop you in your tracks, and this is one of them. This Outdoor Picture of the Day captures a lake in east Boulder on a crystal-clear winter morning, where still water mirrors the surrounding foothills and the Front Range rises with quiet confidence. The lake sits calm and reflective, while […]

The Mesa Trail is one of those Boulder experiences that never tries to impress—and somehow always does. Stretching along the foothills beneath the Flatirons, this trail delivers everything that defines Boulder hiking: wide-open views, steady terrain, wildlife sightings, and that rare feeling of space even on a popular route. Running roughly 6.5 miles point to […]

Boulder has never waited for permission to lead. When it comes to climate action and sustainability, the city has quietly built one of the most forward-thinking environmental cultures in the country—one rooted in action, accountability, and everyday choices. As 2026 unfolds, climate resilience is no longer a niche issue here. It’s part of how Boulder […]

“You don’t have to see the whole path—just take the next honest step.” The beginning of a new year often arrives with a lot of noise. Goals, resolutions, and expectations can stack up quickly, making it feel like everything needs to be figured out before you even begin. But real progress rarely works that way. […]