The first week at the University of Colorado Boulder can feel like several weeks packed into a few days. Move-in boxes are barely unpacked, Fall Welcome events are filling the calendar, classes are approaching, and students are learning to live with people they may have met only hours earlier. That combination can be exciting, exhausting […]

Welcome to Boulder, new Buffs. The Flatirons are waiting, the trails are calling, and campus is about to hit full volume. For many incoming freshmen, college social life can seem automatically connected to drinking and partying. It doesn’t have to be. At the University of Colorado Boulder, students looking for another path have something valuable […]

Boulder has always understood something science is only beginning to explain. Whether it’s camping beneath the stars in the Indian Peaks Wilderness, waking up to the sounds of Rocky Mountain National Park, or spending a long weekend in Colorado’s backcountry, many people return home feeling calmer, clearer, and surprisingly refreshed. Now, research suggests there’s a […]

Boulder is heading into another dangerously hot stretch. After reaching 104 degrees on Monday—tying the record for the highest temperature measured at Boulder Municipal Airport—the city is expected to approach triple digits again this weekend. Saturday’s forecast calls for temperatures near 100 degrees, followed by another hot day Sunday. That makes hydration, shade, and smart […]

Most Boulder locals know the feeling. You finish a morning hike to Royal Arch, tackle a few miles around Chautauqua, or spend the morning riding Boulder Creek Path. Everything feels great while you’re outside. Then by early afternoon you’re unusually tired, your legs feel heavy, and a dull headache starts creeping in. Many people blame […]

Boulder and smoothies are a natural match. In a city built around hiking, running, cycling, climbing, yoga, and long days outdoors, a cold fruit smoothie can hit the spot after just about any summer adventure. Add Boulder’s strong wellness culture and large student population, and it is easy to see why smoothies, juices, and açaí […]

From CU Students to Longtime Locals, More Boulder Residents Are Finding Connection in New Ways If you’ve spent any time in Boulder recently, you’ve probably noticed something changing. More people are looking for ways to meet friends, build community, and enjoy social life without alcohol being the center of the experience. Some are sober. Others […]

Grounding—also known as earthing—has become an increasingly popular wellness practice in recent years. The concept is simple: connect directly with the Earth by walking barefoot on natural surfaces such as grass, soil, sand, or stone. Supporters believe this connection can help people feel calmer, more centered, and more connected to nature. In Boulder, grounding feels […]

There’s something special about Boulder this time of year. The days are long, the trails are alive with color, patios are buzzing with conversation, and the Flatirons seem to glow a little brighter under the summer sun. Whether you spent the weekend exploring the outdoors, gathering with friends, attending community events, or simply enjoying a […]

As the sun dips behind the Flatirons, painting the foothills in shades of gold and amber, the energy in Boulder begins to shift. The trails quiet after a day of hiking, cycling, climbing, running, and exploring, while patios, gathering spaces, and outdoor hangouts come alive. For many residents, those evenings look a little different in […]