A Planetary Parade Appears Over Colorado Boulder residents may have a chance to witness a beautiful sky event this week. Several planets are appearing along the same arc of the sky shortly after sunset, creating what astronomers often call a “planetary parade.” While the planets are still millions of miles apart in space, their positions […]

8,461 Feet of Mountain Majesty Meets a Sky Painted in Blues and Gold There are Boulder sunrises — and then there are mornings like this. Today’s Outdoor Picture of the Day captures a breathtaking scene as the first light of day spills across Bear Peak and the hilltop silhouette of the National Center for Atmospheric […]

A Stunning Winter Reflection Beneath the Flatirons Today’s Outdoor Picture of the Day captures a breathtaking winter scene from East Boulder — one that perfectly reflects why this town continues to inspire locals and visitors alike. In this epic photo, the Flatirons rise proudly against a crisp Colorado sky, their rugged faces illuminated with soft […]

If you’re looking for something different this Valentine’s Night, skip the crowded restaurant and look up instead. Boulder, Colorado offers some of the most beautiful night skies along the Front Range. With the Flatirons rising in silhouette and the city lights glowing below, stargazing can be one of the most romantic (and memorable) ways to […]

High above the city of Boulder, where the foothills rise toward the Flatirons and the plains stretch endlessly east, the National Center for Atmospheric Research—better known as NCAR—stands as one of the most striking and meaningful landmarks in Colorado. This epic outdoor photo captures NCAR in its natural setting: dramatic, quiet, and deeply connected to […]

When major wind events hit Boulder, certain locations are known to feel the brunt of it. These areas don’t just feel windy once in a while — they are repeatedly impacted during high-wind patterns because of elevation, exposure, and their position relative to the foothills. While wind conditions vary from event to event, the following […]

Outdoor Picture of the Day: The Rare Backside View of NCAR Today’s Outdoor Picture of the Day brings you something Boulder almost never sees — the hidden backside of NCAR. Perched high above the plains at the edge of the Flatirons, the National Center for Atmospheric Research is one of Boulder’s most striking pieces of […]

Boulder Awakens: Gold & Rose on the Front Range There’s something magical about a sunrise in Boulder — especially when the Flatirons, NCAR, and Devil’s Thumblight up along the Front Range of the Rocky Mountains. As the first rays of morning spill across the sandstone peaks, the sky glows in pinks and golds, and the […]

This morning’s sunrise in Boulder, Colorado was nothing short of breathtaking—a living canvas brushed with color and light. The calm surface of a quiet Boulder lake perfectly mirrored the glowing sky, creating a scene so vivid it felt like nature itself was showing off. Every shade of gold, pink, and lavender rippled across the water, […]

A Scenic Hilltop Treasure Today’s outdoor picture captures the National Center for Atmospheric Research (NCAR) sitting proudly atop the hill in Boulder, Colorado. Framed beautifully by the dramatic Flatirons, this view highlights one of Boulder’s most iconic landmarks. At an elevation of about 6,100 feet above sea level, NCAR isn’t just a hub of scientific […]