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Pet Rescue: Adopt a Fur-Ever Friend in Boulder
Boulder Business

Pet Rescue: Adopt a Fur-Ever Friend in Boulder

Adopting my dog, Zed, was one of the smartest things I’ve ever done. In the 12 lovely years since I found my beastie buddy at the Humane Society, we’ve been thr...

Kelly Tidd · Aug 02, 2017 · 4 min read
Bear Peak Boulder
Hiking

Hike Boulder: The Ultimate Bear Peak Guide

The City of Boulder boasts five beautiful peaks. Each one offers unique challenges and gorgeous scenery. From the diminutive but tough Mount Sanitas (6,863 feet...

Alli Fronzaglia · Jul 27, 2017 · 6 min read
Cheap Retreat: Free Camping Around Boulder
Camping

Cheap Retreat: Free Camping Around Boulder

There are a laundry list of reason to live in Boulder — community, culture, a thriving business scene. Among many other reasons, we all share a love of the outd...

Kelly Tidd · Jul 17, 2017 · 3 min read
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Hiking

The Boulderite’s Guide to Hiking Your First 14er

If you’re new to Boulder or just new to hiking, you might be wondering what a 14er is and why there’s so much buzz about them. Simply put, a 14er is any peak wi...

Alli Fronzaglia · Jul 12, 2017 · 5 min read
Pho: Get it in Boulder
Restaurants

Pho: Get it in Boulder

Please read the following in your best movie announcer voice: In a world where most restaurants consist of farm-to-table, artisanal cuisine found in restaurants...

Kelly Tidd · Jul 10, 2017 · 3 min read
july 4th boulder 2017
Lifestyle

July 4th in Boulder 2017: Four Ways to be Festive

It’s Independence Day, everyone, and Boulder (and its near environs) famously has many ways to enjoy fireworks and other celebrations on this celebratory holida...

Jennifer Zukowski · Jul 03, 2017 · 3 min read
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Hiking

Boulder Field Trip: Hike Button Rock Preserve

Summer days are long and ideal for exploring new places. While Boulder is home to 150 miles of trails and 45,000 acres of open space, this is the perfect time o...

Alli Fronzaglia · Jun 26, 2017 · 3 min read
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About Your Boulder

Boulder-Area Fun: 5 Fun and Free Things to do in Louisville

Summers are bustling in Louisville. Best of all, most of the fun will cost you nothing (or the price of a drink or food). We took a look at our friendly neighbo...

Kristen Kuchar · Jun 21, 2017 · 3 min read
Hike in Boulder: Best Summer Trails
Outdoors

Hike in Boulder: Best Summer Trails

Yet again, the seasons have turned in Boulder. Spring’s unpredictable weather and ever-changing trail conditions have given way to summer’s dependably warm air,...

Alli Fronzaglia · Jun 19, 2017 · 4 min read
colorado music festival boulder 2017
Lifestyle

Colorado Music Festival: What’s On Tap for 2017 at Boulder’s Chautauqua

Summertime in Colorado is a veritable bounty of opportunities for relaxation and recreation. Celebrating its 40th year of musical engagement and excitement in 2...

Lisa Van Horne · Jun 07, 2017 · 2 min read
Treat Yourself to a Day of Free Fun in Boulder
Boulder Business

Treat Yourself to a Day of Free Fun in Boulder

There’s no denying it, Boulder is a beautiful place to live and work. The Flatirons are visible from just about every vantage point in the city and the aromas w...

Kelly Tidd · Jun 03, 2017 · 3 min read
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Family

School’s Out! Boulder Hikes for Kids of All Ages

Spring moves quickly in Boulder. One day it’s snowing, the next day the wildflowers are popping up, and then suddenly it’s summer. In a mere 3 weeks, Boulder ar...

Alli Fronzaglia · May 08, 2017 · 5 min read