From Southeast Boulder, a Landscape That Defines Colorado Living On a brilliant summer day in Boulder, Colorado, few views capture the spirit of the city quite like the sweeping panorama from Southeast Boulder. Today’s Outdoor Picture of the Day showcases one of those unforgettable moments—a landscape where vibrant green meadows stretch toward the towering Flatirons, […]

Walker Ranch has a way of reminding you why Boulder is considered one of America’s mountain biking capitals. The moment your tires leave the trailhead and roll onto the rugged singletrack, you’re immersed in a landscape where adventure, fitness, and nature come together in spectacular fashion. Located just southwest of Boulder off scenic Flagstaff Road, […]

There are countless places to admire Boulder’s famous Flatirons, but few offer a perspective quite as memorable as the view from the National Center for Atmospheric Research (NCAR) in South Boulder. Today’s Outdoor Picture of the Day captures the unmistakable silhouette of Devil’s Thumb, one of Boulder’s most recognizable rock formations, standing proudly against a […]

There are sunrises, and then there are Boulder, Colorado sunrises. As the first golden light rises over the eastern plains, it transforms the iconic Flatirons into a breathtaking display of amber, rose, and gold. From favorite vantage points like Chautauqua Park and the Mesa Trail, the city awakens beneath towering sandstone formations that have become […]

Some of Boulder’s best moments aren’t found on a hiking trail or mountaintop—they happen on the iconic Pearl Street Mall. Today’s Faces of Boulder captures one of those timeless scenes: a happy family enjoying a beautiful day together in one of the city’s most beloved gathering places. With blue skies overhead, warm Colorado sunshine, and […]

Boulder is a place where dogs are more than beloved pets—they’re hiking partners, trail companions, and members of the family. Across the city, local parks come alive each morning with wagging tails, happy greetings, and dogs eager to enjoy another beautiful Colorado day. Today’s Boulder Dogs of the Day perfectly represent everything that makes Boulder […]

Some Faces of Boulder capture adventure. Others capture joy. Today’s photo captures something even more meaningful—peace. Our featured paddler sits comfortably on her paddleboard, soaking in the beauty of Boulder Reservoir as the iconic Flatirons rise behind her. She’s not in a hurry to get anywhere. Instead, she’s simply enjoying the calm water, the fresh […]

Few places capture the spirit of Boulder quite like Green Mountain at sunrise. As the first rays of daylight climb over Colorado’s eastern plains, the mountain awakens in a brilliant display of gold, orange, and soft pink light. In today’s breathtaking sunrise photo, the 8,144-foot summit glows beneath an ever-changing sky while calm lakes below […]

Boulder summers come alive on Boulder Creek, where glacier-fed waters create the perfect setting for classic tubing and rafting. Locals and visitors grab tubes, laugh through playful rapids, and float beneath towering cottonwoods and historic bridges along the Boulder Creek Path. This beloved tradition captures the true Faces of Boulder—friends linking tubes together, families splashing […]

Today’s Dog of the Day is a sweet, wise senior pup who’s earned every peaceful moment of this beautiful afternoon. She’s stretched out on a thick carpet of emerald-green grass in Boulder, her favorite collar catching the warm Colorado sunshine. Her graying muzzle rests gently on her paws as she closes her eyes halfway, soaking […]