Outdoors in Boulder
To say Boulder is a healthy, fitness-oriented town is an understatement, and all the amazing opportunities for outdoor recreation are a big part of that. You almost can't help but be in good shape here, thanks to miles of trails for hiking and running, an avid bicycling culture, and some of the best rock climbing around. And of course, a...
Boulder Field Trip: The Ultimate Alpine Lakes Tour
Alpine lake hikes are a dime a dozen in Colorado, but there’s only place where you can hit seven of them in one glorious day. Get thee to Rocky Mountain Nationa...
Boulder Hike of the Month: Betasso Preserve
Summer in Boulder is bustling. Much of our open space feels a little less open when thousands of locals and tourists descend upon it in droves. Thankfully there...
Just Keep Paddling: SUP in Boulder
Boulder isn’t just the stomping ground of world-class cyclists, runners, and triathletes. Boulder likewise strives to be at the forefront of new and exciting, a...
Boulder Field Trip: South Arapaho Peak (13,397 feet)
There are good hikes, there are great hikes, and then there are hikes like South Arapaho Peak. This Indian Peaks treasure is the kind of hike that alters you. I...
Start Sprouting: Nurseries and Garden Supplies in Boulder
I won’t lie. I’m new to the whole gardening scene. I got into it once I had this thing called a “yard.” Up until then, my life was just a string of failed indoo...
Best Boulder Hikes for Summer
Each season in Boulder brings its own challenges for hikers. Winter delivers snow, ice, and fewer daylight hours. All trail outings are prefaced with decisions...
Boulder Hike of the Month: Gregory Canyon
Imagine the aroma of a thousand wildflowers, the sound of icy waters cascading over well-worn rocks, the feel of a steadily rising trail under your feet, and th...
Pitch a Tent: Get Ready for Camping Around Boulder
When the spring months finally offer up some semblance of a stable weather report of warm days and cool nights, I become a woman with a one track mind: where ca...
Hike Boulder: Best Summer Trails for Adventurous Kids
School’s out for summer! Local parents can pat themselves on the back for having survived another year of bag lunches and homework headaches. Summer brings a mo...
Boulder Hike of the Month: Walden Ponds
Spring has arrived in Boulder County and our open space is bustling with activity. As the temperatures warm and the days lengthen, both residents and visitors a...
Boulder’s Backyard Challenge: The Triple Sanitas
If you hike in Boulder, you’re probably quite familiar with Mount Sanitas. The Sanitas network of trails provides a variety of options just minutes from downtow...
Boulder Hike of the Month: The Walker Ranch Loop
It’s less than 10 miles from downtown Boulder, but somehow Walker Ranch feels much farther away in both space and time. The 7.8-mile loop that winds through the...