Just Minutes from Downtown, Boulder Offers Some of the Finest Outdoor Bouldering on the Planet There are few places in the world where world-class climbing begins just minutes from downtown. Boulder, Colorado, is one of them. The city earned its name from the massive rock formations scattered along Boulder Creek and beneath the Flatirons. Today, […]

Quote of the Day: “Though we travel the world over to find the beautiful, we must carry it with us, or we find it not.” — Ralph Waldo Emerson Boulder has no shortage of beautiful places. The Flatirons catching the first light of morning. A quiet trail before the crowds arrive. The sound of Boulder […]

With the Flatirons rising above town and an extraordinary network of paths, bike lanes, mountain trails, and foothill climbs, Boulder has earned its reputation as one of America’s great cycling cities. Whether you are a road cyclist looking for a serious climb, a mountain biker searching for singletrack, a commuter traveling across town, or a […]

Imagine an artist’s palette splashed with vibrant colors, a well-used paintbrush resting nearby, ready to create the next masterpiece. That image perfectly reflects Boulder, Colorado—a city where creativity is as much a part of the landscape as the iconic Flatirons. Art in Boulder isn’t confined to galleries. It spills onto downtown walls, fills neighborhood studios, […]

Where to Hike When Boulder Heats Up When summer temperatures climb in Boulder, locals know one of the best ways to stay cool is to head toward the water. Fortunately, Boulder offers an incredible collection of trails that follow creeks, pass waterfalls, circle lakes, and wind through shaded canyons. The combination of flowing water, cooler […]

  The Yellow Barn on North Broadway near the Greenbriar is a wonderful subject. This is sketched and then AI rendered and then, to come, a painting of this AI rendering.  I wanted to share my process. It’s only partially magic red barns and yellow barns. The Yellow Barn offers all types of activities for […]

Discover Why Boulder Is One of America’s Best Places to Start Hiking You don’t have to be an experienced hiker to fall in love with Boulder. One of the city’s greatest strengths is that spectacular scenery begins just minutes from downtown. Towering Flatirons, peaceful lakes, rolling grasslands, and panoramic mountain views are all within easy […]

Good morning, Boulder. Every Monday offers a fresh start. It’s a chance to reset, take a deep breath, and begin again. Here in Boulder, we have something special that helps make that reset easier—the Flatirons standing watch just outside our doors. As John Muir wisely wrote, “In every walk with nature, one receives far more […]

Boulder Creek: Where Summer Comes Alive Today’s Face of Boulder is one of pure joy—a smiling tuber floating through the cool waters of Boulder Creek beneath brilliant blue Colorado skies. With the iconic Flatirons rising above the city, few summer traditions capture the spirit of Boulder quite like a relaxing afternoon on the creek. When […]

From CU Students to Longtime Locals, More Boulder Residents Are Finding Connection in New Ways If you’ve spent any time in Boulder recently, you’ve probably noticed something changing. More people are looking for ways to meet friends, build community, and enjoy social life without alcohol being the center of the experience. Some are sober. Others […]