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Stories, guides, and local knowledge from the people who call Boulder home.
Boulder County warns of scam emails posing as planning and permitting staff
Boulder County says scammers are emailing planning applicants, builders and contractors while posing as Community Planning and Permitting staff and asking for w...
Boulder looks back on 11 years of the Alpine-Balsam project with a StoryMap and cost spreadsheet
Boulder's Sep. 9, 2026 notice on the Alpine-Balsam site, 11 years in, points residents to a StoryMap and a cost spreadsheet as the city says several constructio...
CU Boulder South Site Closes the Week of Oct. 5 as Flood Project Construction Is Expected to Begin
The City of Boulder says the CU Boulder South site will close to the public in full beginning the week of Oct. 5, 2026, with construction on the South Boulder C...
Boulder County's ADU Proposal: What Residents Should Know
Boulder County's ADU docket DC-26-0002 was authorized March 24, 2026 and remains pending, with an estimated Planning Commission hearing in October 2026 and an e...
Sundance Comes to Boulder: What the 2027 Festival Means for the City
The Sundance Film Festival moves to Boulder in January 2027 on a 10-year deal. Here are the dates, venues, tickets, and what it means if you live here.
Skiing Near Boulder: Eldora and the Best Day Trips
Skiing near Boulder: Eldora is 35 minutes up the canyon and on the Ikon Pass. The pass math, the ski bus, I-70 traffic windows, and where to rent gear.
The Best Running Trails and Routes in Boulder
The best running trails in Boulder, from the Creek Path to Magnolia Road, with verified distances, dog rules, and current trail closures from a running town.
Fall in Boulder, Colorado: A Local's Guide
Fall in Boulder, Colorado: when the aspens peak, the best fall hikes, pumpkin patches, Buffs football, and the October events actually confirmed for 2026.
Boulder's Annual Events: A Month-by-Month Local Guide
Boulder's annual events month by month: Bolder Boulder, Creek Fest, Shakespeare, and Sundance, with every event verified as still happening in 2026.
The Best Brunch in Boulder, Colorado
The best brunch in Boulder, Colorado, from Lucile's beignets to a Michelin chef's French bakery. Verified spots, real hours, and how to beat the weekend wait.
The Best Bars in Boulder, Colorado
The best bars in Boulder, Colorado: craft cocktail dens, a Czech beer hall, two rooftops, and the dives that outlasted every trend. All verified open for 2026.
The Best Restaurants in Boulder, Colorado (2026)
The best restaurants in Boulder for 2026, verified venue by venue: Frasca's Michelin star and James Beard win, the Bib Gourmands, and newcomers worth booking.