Epic Outdoor Picture of the Day: A December Sunrise Over East Boulder There are moments in Boulder when the day begins not quietly, but boldly—and this December sunrise over East Boulder is one of those moments. Captured by award-winning Boulder photographer Lenny Lensworth Frieling, this image freezes a fleeting instant when the sky ignites and […]

There are sunsets—and then there are Boulder sunsets. Tonight’s Outdoor Picture of the Day captures one of those rare moments when the entire Front Range seems to exhale at once. The sky above Boulder glows with deep yellows, molten oranges, and streaks of red as the sun sinks behind the mountains. The light washes gently […]

On a classic Boulder, Colorado afternoon, the lake becomes the ultimate playground for dogs who live for water, freedom, and friendship. Today’s Boulder’s Dogs of the Day captures that magic perfectly: two best friends charging into their favorite swimming spot, both locked onto the same oversized floating log, paddling side by side without a care […]

Outdoor Picture of the Day: An Aerial Look at Boulder on a Perfect Colorado Day On a clear Colorado day like this, Boulder reveals itself in layers — natural, historic, and alive — all captured in one sweeping aerial view. This Outdoor Picture of the Day offers a rare, elevated perspective of Boulder, showing how […]

There’s something about dogs at Christmas that cuts straight through the noise of the season. No rush. No expectations. No stress. Just joy — simple, honest, and impossible to fake. Today’s Christmas Dog of the Day captures that perfectly. This dog, standing proudly in the snow with bright red Christmas antlers perched on their head, […]

Winter in Boulder doesn’t slow climbers down — it sharpens them. On a cold, clear day, a Boulderite sets down multiple crash pads beneath a weathered boulder, takes a moment to feel the air, and begins to move. This is Faces of Boulder: Climate Edition — Winter Climbing, where preparation, patience, and respect for conditions […]

Barry doesn’t rush mornings. A perfect Boulder day, according to Barry, starts slow and steady—no alarms, no urgency, just the quiet understanding that the day will unfold exactly as it should. He wakes up already content, stretches like a professional, and takes a moment to scan the world outside as if checking the weather report […]

Today’s Outdoor Picture of the Day: Mount Sanitas Cliffs on a Perfect Boulder Day On a day like this in Boulder, it’s hard to imagine a more fitting Outdoor Picture of the Day than the rugged cliffs of Mount Sanitas. Rising boldly above North Boulder, Mount Sanitas is one of the city’s most iconic and […]

I was innocently finishing my email when I looked out the back window. The sunrise was in full glory! I almost ran back to the computer where my phone was sitting, ran back to the window, and starting clicking. We all know how fast sunrise lighting changes and I did not want to miss the […]

Today’s Boulder’s Dogs of the Day capture something locals instantly recognize: two happy dogs hanging out at a Boulder dog park, relaxed, curious, and perfectly at home. Whether they’re standing side by side watching the action or quietly soaking in the sunshine, these pups reflect the heart of Boulder’s dog culture—easygoing, social, and deeply connected […]