Outdoor Picture of the Day: Historic Old Main at the University of Colorado Boulder Today’s Outdoor Picture of the Day captures one of the most iconic landmarks in Boulder, Colorado — Old Main at CU Boulder — standing gracefully beneath a winter sky. With snow resting gently along its rooflines and the Flatirons rising behind […]

Some people arrive in Boulder chasing the mountains. Others come for the education. And then there are those whose journeys span continents before they ever glimpse the Flatirons. Juliette is one of those people. Originally from the East Coast, Juliette’s path to Colorado was anything but ordinary. Before settling along the foothills of Boulder, she […]

Boulder, Colorado has never been just another college town. Set against the Flatirons and powered by a mix of academic energy, outdoor living, and creative independence, Boulder continues to produce an outsized number of musicians for a city of its size. While major metro areas often dominate headlines, Boulder’s music influence has been quietly consistent […]

Love, Laughter, and Mountain Air in Boulder In Boulder, Valentine’s Day is not just about roses and candlelit dinners. It is a burst of youthful energy, crisp mountain air, and spontaneous joy as students turn the holiday into their own creative celebration. As February settles in, the Flatirons glow beneath deep blue skies. Downtown fills […]

Boulder’s Olympic Connection Runs Through CU As the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan–Cortina get underway, Boulder’s presence on the world stage is once again represented through athletes from the University of Colorado Boulder. The Buffs have long been known for developing elite winter athletes, and the 2026 Games continue that tradition with competitors representing multiple […]

In Boulder, winter has a particular kind of light: bright enough to make you feel hopeful, sharp enough to make you feel honest.  That was the container I was in during  Dream Tank’s two-week Systems Change Lab, where a cohort of Brown University students and a circle of mentors convened to prototype a toolkit cities […]

There are few places in Boulder, Colorado where the relationship between campus and landscape feels as powerful as it does at Norlin Quadrangle. This winter scene, captured from the heart of the University of Colorado Boulder, looks west toward the Flatirons and the Front Range of the Rocky Mountains, revealing a view that feels both […]

Some people don’t just live in Boulder — they reflect it. Adrienne Markey is one of those people. A Boulder-based writer, editor, and University of Colorado Boulder alumna (Class of 2025), Adrienne represents a new generation shaped by curiosity, empathy, and a deep belief in the power of language. An honors scholar who earned her […]

When national travel authorities talk about America’s most beautiful college campuses, they are no longer just speaking to prospective students and their families. They are speaking to travelers, photographers, architecture lovers, and anyone drawn to places where nature and design coexist in harmony. That is exactly why University of Colorado Boulder has earned a well-deserved […]

On the University of Colorado Boulder campus, tucked among academic halls and tree-lined walkways, stands a quiet tribute to one of America’s most enduring literary voices: Robert Frost. Captured in bronze, the Robert Frost sculpture invites passersby to pause, reflect, and remember that Boulder has long been a place where ideas, creativity, and contemplation thrive. […]