Some dogs have a way of stopping people in their tracks, and Lily is one of them. Known for having one of the best smiles in Boulder, Lily doesn’t just walk into a space, she lights it up. Whether she’s cruising down a trail or relaxing in the grass, her joyful expression is impossible to […]

Spring in Boulder brings a shift you can feel. Snowmelt begins its journey down from the peaks, the days stretch longer, and Boulder Creek comes alive. For locals, that means one thing: tubing season is right around the corner. Faces of Boulder: Tubing Edition captures that unmistakable energy. It is the laughter echoing off the […]

A Backyard Oasis in Boulder Warm days are already rolling into Boulder, Colorado, and today’s Dog of the Day has found the perfect way to stay cool. Forget crowded lakes or busy dog parks. Her favorite place in the world right now is much closer to home. It is her neighborhood, her fenced-in backyard, and […]

Boulder Creek Comes Alive with Kayakers Embracing the Flow On a sunny day in Boulder, Colorado, the rhythm of the city shifts toward the water. Along Boulder Creek, kayakers glide through rushing currents, carving lines through whitewater while spectators line the banks, soaking in the energy. This is Boulder at its most alive—where outdoor passion […]

Outdoor Picture of the Day: A Quiet Escape at Gross Reservoir Just outside Boulder, beyond the city’s most frequented trails and viewpoints, lies one of the region’s most striking and often overlooked natural settings. Gross Reservoir offers a quiet alternative to the more crowded destinations, where expansive water meets rugged cliffs and dense pine forests. […]

Spring has a way of waking everything up in Boulder, Colorado, and for dogs, that feeling often starts at the water’s edge. Today’s Dog of the Day captured that energy perfectly with one epic leap into a favorite Boulder lake under bright blue skies and a beautiful Colorado day. There is something special about watching […]

Our bougainvillea has flowered, a harbinger of the coming spring and of the outdoor flowers it brings. When Bougainvillea Blooms Indoors, Spring Is Sending A Postcard In Boulder, we learn patience. Winter can linger, tease, retreat, and then come right back through the door with muddy boots. That is one reason an indoor bougainvillea feels […]

An Epic Look at East Boulder, the CU Campus, and the Flatirons Under Dramatic Skies Boulder reveals a different kind of magic when color fades away. In this striking black and white photograph taken in East Boulder near the University of Colorado campus and the Fiske Planetarium, the landscape feels both powerful and timeless. Without […]

Spring has arrived in Boulder, and nothing captures the season quite like today’s Dog of the Day — a joyful pup sprinting across lush green grass, ears flying, tail high, and not a care in the world. It’s the kind of moment that reminds us why Boulder is consistently ranked among the most dog-friendly cities […]

BOULDER, Colorado — Days like this remind you exactly why Boulder is one of the most beautiful places in the country. Today’s Outdoor Picture of the Day comes from Coot Lake, where a quiet bench, calm water, and wide-open skies came together for one of those simple, unforgettable Colorado moments. Just north of town, Coot […]