“Do not wait until the conditions are perfect to begin. Beginning makes the conditions perfect.” — Alan Cohen The start of a new year often brings pressure to have everything figured out. Plans, goals, timing, clarity. This quote is a quiet reminder that progress rarely begins with perfection. It begins with movement. Alan Cohen’s words […]

New Year, New Boulder You Every January, the same promises resurface: get fit, slow down, be happier, do better. And every February, many of those resolutions quietly fade. But Boulder is different. Here, resolutions don’t need to be extreme or dramatic. They work best when they’re woven into daily life — shaped by trails, open […]

  “Nothing is softer or more flexible than water, yet nothing can resist it.” — Lao Tzu Boulder Creek is one of the quiet constants in this town. It doesn’t announce itself. It doesn’t demand attention. It simply flows—day after day, season after season—shaping the landscape and the rhythm of life around it. That’s why […]

Motivational Monday Before Christmas: You Made It This Far This Monday arrives just before Christmas, a moment on the calendar that often carries more weight than we expect. The year is winding down, expectations feel higher, and many people are quietly carrying more than they let on. If you are feeling tired, reflective, emotional, or […]

Some people represent Boulder not by a single title or role, but by how they live, think, and move through the world. Dr. Brenna Bray is one of those people. Captured while summiting Bear Peak and traversing the Boulder Skyline out-and-back, Dr. Bray stands high above the city she contributes to, with the Front Range […]

Boulder, Colorado has earned a national reputation for joy, adventure, and a deep sense of well-being. National Geographic once named Boulder the Happiest City in the U.S., while Gallup repeatedly ranked it among the nation’s top Well-Being Communities. Even CBS News put it boldly back in 2011: “If happiness is a state of mind, then […]

Start Where You Stand: Why Boulder Is the Best Reset Button on Earth There’s something special about waking up in Boulder. The moment the morning light hits the Flatirons, the whole city feels like it’s offering you another chance. The soft blue glow, the cool air rolling off the foothills, and the early movement of […]

Finding Strength in Stillness Morning light spills across the Flatirons as Boulder awakens. The hum of Boulder Creek carries a quiet rhythm, and somewhere between the whispering pines and the rustle of fall leaves, there’s a reminder — greatness begins not in motion, but in stillness. Before you climb higher, take a moment to feel […]

Boulder is alive tonight with the sound of victory. The Colorado Buffaloes pulled off a stunning upset over No. 22 Iowa Stare 24-17. The roar from fans could be heard echoing from Folsom Field all the way to the Flatirons. This wasn’t just a win — it was a statement. Boulder’s heart beats black and […]

A Gold Medal Lager for the Season When fall arrives in Colorado, Avery Brewing Company knows how to match the moment. This year, their seasonal release Cold Front isn’t just another lager hitting shelves in October and November—it’s an internationally recognized standout. Cold Front earned the Gold Medal at the 2025 World Beer Cup in […]