Boulderites enjoy taking things to the next level and this includes celebrating Halloween. From the Munchkin Masquerade to the Mall Crawl, there’s something for every ghost and ghoul. But Boulder’s local frights are not limited to the city streets. Our extensive trail system is full of stories guaranteed to get your mind racing and your heart pumping (while giving your legs a … [Read more...] about 3 Haunted Hikes in Boulder
Hike of the Month: Fall Foliage Walk on Shanahan and Big Bluestem
It doesn’t take much for Coloradans to go into a complete and total fall frenzy. The daytime temps dip below 80, coffee shops add pumpkin spice to the menu, someone posts an Instagram photo of a single yellow leaf, and BAM… it’s on. Cue the onslaught of cars heading steadily toward Kenosha Pass and Rocky Mountain National Park. But what if we told you it’s possible to enjoy … [Read more...] about Hike of the Month: Fall Foliage Walk on Shanahan and Big Bluestem
Boulder Field Trip: Hike to James Peak
Fall is in the air, Boulderites. The days are getting shorter, the nights are getting cooler, and swaths of autumn color are popping up in town and on the trails. In places like Indian Peaks and Rocky Mountain National Park, the aspen trees have already begun to turn gold. In a matter of weeks, Colorado’s high country will be blanketed in fresh snow once again. If bagging … [Read more...] about Boulder Field Trip: Hike to James Peak
Boulder Field Trip: Hike to Isabelle Glacier
Boulder has no shortage of hikes featuring incredible destinations, geological curiosities, and breathtaking views. From sweeping summits to rambling rivers, our local trails can take you to some pretty spectacular spots. But few trailside attractions are quite as exhilarating as a glacier. Colorado is home to 14 named glaciers and many are accessible from Boulder. Arapaho … [Read more...] about Boulder Field Trip: Hike to Isabelle Glacier
Best Boulder Trails for Sunset Hikes
Watching the sunset is one of life’s simple pleasures. It forces us to slow down, be in the moment, and connect with something greater than ourselves. Here in Boulder, we’re fortunate to have some of the most beautiful sunsets on the planet. When you combine mountain vistas and fast-moving weather, you get a breathtakingly colorful laser light show almost every evening. No … [Read more...] about Best Boulder Trails for Sunset Hikes