Outdoor Picture of the Day Perched atop Green Mountain, one of Boulder’s most beloved peaks, sits a simple but fascinating feature that captures the imagination of hikers, runners, and nature lovers alike: the Green Mountain Summit Marker, often called the Peak Finder. This circular marker helps visitors identify many of the iconic peaks and mountain […]

A beautiful Boulder day, a wide-open dog park, and the stunning Rocky Mountains rising in the background created the perfect setting for today’s Dog of the Day, Farah. With a happy expression, tongue hanging out, and plenty of energy to spare, Farah looked right at home enjoying everything that makes Boulder one of the most […]

A Beautiful Day on the Grass at the Heart of CU Boulder On a perfect Colorado afternoon, the lawn outside Norlin Library becomes one of the most peaceful and iconic gathering spots on the campus of University of Colorado Boulder. Students spread out blankets, open laptops, toss Frisbees, study for finals, or simply lean back […]

Two Smiling Runners, One Legendary Boulder Tradition Every Memorial Day, the streets of Boulder transform into one giant celebration of community, creativity, fitness, and fun during the legendary BOLDERBoulder. And sometimes the best part of the race is not the finish line. It is the people. This year’s Faces of Boulder photo captures two happy […]

The BOLDERBoulder is unlike any other race in America. On a perfect Boulder, Colorado day, the streets come alive with energy, costumes, music, laughter, and thousands of runners soaking in one of the most unique events in the country. While some people come to chase personal records, others come simply to enjoy the unforgettable atmosphere […]

Every Memorial Day, as thousands of runners flood the streets during the BOLDERBoulder, one of the race’s most unforgettable traditions comes alive on Folsom Hill. Amid exhausted runners, cheering crowds, and pounding footsteps, the belly dancers take over the hill with swirling skirts, jingling coin belts, and nonstop energy that transforms one of the toughest […]

Reflections, Flatirons, and Rocky Mountain Magic Fill the Colorado Sky Few sights capture the spirit of Boulder, Colorado quite like a hot air balloon drifting peacefully above a shimmering lake on a perfect Colorado morning. Today’s Outdoor Picture of the Day delivers one of those unforgettable moments that reminds people why Boulder remains one of […]

One happy pup turned Coot Lake into the ultimate playground today, splashing through the cool water on a beautiful Boulder afternoon. With sunshine overhead, mountain views stretching into the distance, and plenty of open space to run, it was another perfect day for Boulder’s dogs to enjoy one of the city’s most beloved outdoor spots. […]

Boulder Couple Takes on the Flatirons on a Perfect Colorado Day On a picture perfect day in Boulder, Colorado, a couple could be seen scaling the legendary Flatirons with blue skies overhead, fresh mountain air all around, and the kind of breathtaking scenery that reminds people why Boulder is considered one of the greatest climbing […]

Reds, Oranges, and the Magic of a Boulder Evening When the sun begins to dip behind the Rocky Mountains, Boulder, Colorado transforms into one of the most breathtaking sunset destinations in America. In this stunning photograph captured by award-winning photographer Lenny Lensworth Frieling, the sky explodes with brilliant shades of orange, crimson, and glowing gold, […]