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...
Hike Boulder: Field Trip to Lake Isabelle
When you’ve got 145 miles of trails in your backyard, it’s hard to find the motivation to drive out of town for a hike. But the fact remains that there’s a whol...
Hike Boulder: The Best Spring Trails
Every spring in Boulder feels vaguely familiar and yet entirely new. Pearl Street Mall bursts with the sight of colorful tulips and the sound of fervent buskers...
Boulder Hike of the Month: The First/Second Flatiron Trail
Boulder is a renowned mecca for rock climbers. People come from all over the world to climb our local cliffs and crags, and some of the world’s best climbers li...
Hiking Boulder in Mud Season
The onset of spring in Boulder is a highly celebrated phenomenon. In a city where outdoor pursuits are practically a religion, warmer temps and longer days have...
Boulder Hike of the Month: Sawhill Ponds
The City of Boulder’s 145 miles of trails are impressively diverse. From airy summit trails to canopied canyon trails to rolling meadow trails, we really do hav...
Boulder’s Mighty Mountain Lions
When there’s a mountain lion in Boulder’s city limits, news travels fast. It’s not that we’re unaccustomed to seeing wildlife. Wildlife sightings are commonplac...
Trail Etiquette: The Dos and Don’ts of Sharing and Protecting Boulder’s Open Space
Many of us hit the trails to escape the rules and regulations of our daily lives. There is freedom to be found in our open space. When immersed in nature, we fe...
Boulder Hike of the Month: Boy Scout Trail
Views, views, views! You want ‘em, and this trail has them in spades. A hike on Boy Scout Trail is the perfect way to soak up some of the best panoramas Boulder...
Tourist in Your Own Town – Nordic Skiing in Boulder
Nordic is a term typically associated with snow, skiing, and the high-country—but did you know that Boulder has its very own Nordic club and local cross-country...
Wild Boulder: Bears in Our Backyard
From Pearl Street Mall to the Hill, Boulder has earned a reputation for its “wild life” of the human variety. But as wild as our people may be, our local animal...
Spotlight on Eldora: Boulder’s Local Mountain Resort
When you pull into the parking lot of the Eldora Mountain Resort just over twenty miles from downtown Boulder, you can have your ski boots on and be in line for...
Boulder Hike of the Month: Hogback Ridge
Hogback Ridge Trail has been a favorite of North Boulder residents for years. And it’s about to become a favorite of yours, regardless of where you live. Though...