The Open Space and Mountain Parks system is one of the few on the Colorado Front Range that allows dog guardians to walk their dogs off-leash. This opportunity is only available if dogs are responsibly controlled by voice and sight and wear a voice and sight dog tag. It is a demanding standard for both […]

Bears have been spotted in populated areas of Boulder, prompting the city to issue a warning to residents and visitors about their presence. Bears have been spotted south of Arapahoe Road in the Hill, Table Mesa, Martin Acres, and Chautauqua neighborhoods. Wildlife officers have already relocated one female bear, and the city is alerting residents […]

photo credit: Tony Harman

Brainard Lake Recreation Area, northwest of Ward, has two trails that highlight the fall foliage: Mount Audubon and the Sourdough Trail. The Audubon Trail provides excellent views of the aspens, whereas the Sourdough Trail provides a more dense forest experience. Driving time from Boulder is around 50 minutes. Photo credits: Les Madson

The nighttime temperatures in Boulder, Colorado start to drop as your growing season draws to a close, increasing the likelihood of frost with each passing day. Around September 18, you start to run the risk of experiencing frost, and by October 11, you almost certainly will have experienced at least one frost event. Frost is […]

Early morning photo of the Boulder Flatirons with Green and Bear mountains. The Flatirons are a group of rock formations in the western United States, in Boulder, Colorado, that are made up of flatirons and other irregular shapes. A group of five huge, numbered Flatirons may be found on the east slope of Green Mountain, […]

This morning’s photo was taken from the 18th hole at Indian Peaks Golf Course. Longs Peak can be seen in the background with no snow on it. This is a Hale Irwin Signature design course that offers six sets of tees suitable for any golfer. Hale has deep roots in Boulder. At the age of […]

Summer is a longtime Boulder resident and will be a Senior in High School this year. She loves the people in Boulder and likes that everyone really cares about each other. Summer was part of the team that helped save the Twin Lakes Owl preserve in 2016. Keep up the good work Summer and thanks […]