Halloween generosity takes many forms, and this year I found myself thinking about what we actually give away when we hand out candy—or something else entirely. In my Lafayette neighborhood, the streets glowed orange with porch lights, candy, and jack-o’-lanterns, each one an unspoken invitation: trick-or-treaters welcome here. I sat by the door with a […]

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 […]

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 […]

Outdoor Picture of the Day: Waneka Lake’s Fall Splendor Colorado’s autumn is a season of fire and reflection, and nowhere is that more apparent than in this epic Outdoor Picture of the Day. Captured by Lenny Lensworth Frieling, the image showcases Waneka Lake in Lafayette, just minutes from Boulder, framed by the majesty of the […]

On a crisp fall afternoon in Boulder, Colorado, award-winning photographer Lenny Lensworth Frieling captured one of his most timeless shots: a male Northern Flicker perched in perfect harmony with the season’s golden palette. This image, selected as our Outdoor Picture of the Day, is more than just a portrait of a bird. It’s a snapshot […]

Just before the official gates of Rocky Mountain National Park, about 300 yards shy of the ticket booths, a young elk buck had quietly claimed his dining spot. He was blissfully unaware that, technically, he was still outside the park boundaries. Elk, it turns out, are not big on reading maps or signs. Meanwhile, the […]

While cars sped past me in Rocky Mountain National Park I pulled over to take pictures. This pair was posing for me.  Boulder’s Close Neighbor, Rocky Mountain National Park, gave me a roadside gift the other day. Not a traffic-free drive, and not a parking spot at Bear Lake—those are rarer than diamonds in July. […]

Lenny “Lensworth” Frieling is thrilled to announce the release of his very first book, a stunning collection of award-winning photography. Published internationally by Amazon, the book is available in both eBook and paperback formats—but Frieling recommends the paperback, where the full impact of his images comes alive on the printed page. Already, the book, simply […]

Reed Maiocco has succeeded!!! He completed his final of the 58 peaks over 14,000 feet in Colorado before turning 20. He now belongs to an elite group of 5 young superstars. His climbing partners have included  Jason Penaloza, his mother, Amy Campbell MD (about 15 peaks), climbing partner Lucian Dacchille,  and his father on one […]

  August 25, 2025 At just 19 years old, Reed Maiocco  has carved out an extraordinary legacy in the world of backcountry exploration. From scaling Colorado’s towering 14ers to skiing treacherous couloirs and guiding others through the wilderness, Reed’s journey is a testament to grit, passion, and an unyielding love for the mountains. Below is […]