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Stories, guides, and local knowledge from the people who call Boulder home.
Boulder Food Trucks 2.0: The Update
It seems like only yesterday I was writing to tell you about the delicious food truck options in Boulder and when I did a search on the site, I discovered to my...
Lady Brewers in Boulder County
It’s no secret that, in the past, beer brewing has been a bit of a boy’s club. One only needs to look at the list of breweries in Boulder to see a fairly male-d...
Wildfire Preparedness in Boulder County: Fire Season Essentials
As we saw with the Sunshine Canyon Fire last month, the threat of wildfires is an unfortunate reality of living in Boulder. With its arid climate and largely fo...
Boulder Hike of the Month: Skunk Canyon
Spring has officially arrived in Boulder. As long time residents will tell you, that doesn’t necessarily mean the wintery weather is over. Spring brings a littl...
Boulder Hike of the Month: Flagstaff Mountain Summit
Flagstaff Mountain is Boulder’s 4th highest peak at 7,283 feet and its summit offers incredible views of the Continental Divide, the Boulder range, and the plai...
Spice Things Up: Cooking Classes in Boulder
I’ll admit it. I’m the last person you’ll ever call when you want a gourmet meal. It took me until I was in my thirties to be able to properly cook rice. Even n...
Boulder Field Trip: Hike the Mount Galbraith Loop
Are you stuck in a hiker’s version of Groundhog Day, hitting up the same Boulder trails over and over and over again? If so, then it might be time to head to ne...
Boulder Newcomers’ Guide to Local Outdoor Recreation Groups
If you’re new to Boulder, you’re likely excited and maybe a little intimidated by the overwhelming number of outdoor recreation opportunities here. The City of...
The History Within the History: Boulder’s Silvia Pettem
I’m a self-proclaimed history nerd. I took classes on the Civil War in college for fun. I think Cronkite, a biography of Walter Cronkite by Douglas Brinkley, wa...
Boulder Hiking Field Trip: A Winter Hike to Emerald Lake
Experienced Colorado hikers know this golden rule: It’s always better in winter. Colder? Yes. Tougher? Yes. Worth it? Oh yes. Winter is the “slow season” for fa...
Three Ways Up Green Mountain: West Ridge, Ranger, and Saddle Rock
West Ridge, Gregory Canyon to Ranger, and Saddle Rock to E.M. Greenman all reach the Green Mountain summit. A practical comparison of distances, trailhead logis...
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Boulder Field Trip: A Winter Hike to Gem Lake
Boulder is a true haven for hikers. Not only do we have 145 miles of trails within city limits, but just a short drive away are countless other incredible place...