Lensworth here.Some stories announce themselves the moment you see the expression on the protagonist’s face. This one belonged to a very wet, very unimpressed European starling who had just been plucked from an accidental dip in a hot tub. If ever a bird mastered the art of the glare, this little survivor had it down […]

Winter sunrises often look shockingly colorful – especially those intense reds glowing against the cold blue of a brightening sky – because several winter-specific conditions line up perfectly to paint the sky more dramatically than at other times of year. That’s all fine, but WHY is it so??? Why winter sunrises explode with color: Lower […]

Today’s sunset is pure Boldorado magic, captured by award-winning photographer Lenny Lensworth Frieling, one of Boulder’s most celebrated visual storytellers. From the historic Hotel Boulderado, Lenny snapped this fresh, glowing masterpiece — a sweeping canvas of deep oranges, fiery reds, and the unmistakable black-diamond silhouette of Mount Sanitas rising cleanly above the city. The shot […]

A Striking Capture by Award-Winning Boulder Photographer Lenny Lensworth Frieling Today’s Outdoor Picture of the Day takes us deep into the rugged heart of Eldorado Canyon State Park, presented through the lens of award-winning Boulder photographer Lenny Lensworth Frieling. This is one of those photographs that stops you in your tracks — not because it’s […]

Some stories remind us that love has no boundaries, and Falkor — a gentle rescue dog from the Longmont Humane Society — proved that every day of her extraordinary 24+ year life. She arrived as a quiet, curious dog and instantly stepped into a role few animals ever embrace: the guardian of an entire household. […]

Thanksgiving dinner begins long before the turkey meets the table. The first impressions come from the appetizers, those small, friendly promises that something wonderful is about to happen. In the spirit of keeping things quick, easy, classic, and a touch playful, here are starters that set the mood, satisfy the grazers, offer a bit of […]

Nebbiolo. The name itself whispers of fog — nebbia in Italian — and that’s no coincidence. In the rolling hills of Piedmont, the autumn mists curl around the vines as if the grapes were secrets waiting to be told. This noble varietal, with its thin skin and thick history, is the heart and soul of […]

For those looking to explore Boulder County’s best fall scenery, start with Boulder Parks & Recreation and plan your visit around Colorado Parks & Wildlife. You can also discover more stunning Boulder landscapes and local stories, events through this local site, where art, nature, and community come together every day. On a brilliant fall day […]

Fall in Boulder, Colorado is pure magic — a season painted in vibrant reds, oranges, and golds that shimmer beneath crisp blue skies. According to Colorado.com, Boulder is one of the best places in the state to see the leaves change, and East Boulder is among its most photogenic spots. This photo captures everything that […]

In today’s Outdoor Photo of the Day, Boulder photographer Lenny Lensworth Frieling captures a radiant fall sunflower alive with both a bee and a moth—an elegant duet of pollination that late-season blooms make possible. Why this matters is simple: the U.S. Forest Service explains how bees and moths keep ecosystems thriving as daylight wanes, and […]