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Stories, guides, and local knowledge from the people who call Boulder home.
Boulder in Pop Culture
Whenever I hear Boulder mentioned in a movie, sitcom, or song on the radio, I feel a little twinge of pride in my town getting a shout out. Sometimes it’s admit...
Discovering Lafayette
Lafayette is a short drive east of Boulder, with coal-mining history at the museum on Simpson Street, Art Night Out in Old Town, and Waneka Lake Park.
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Hike Boulder: A Winter Wander in Chautauqua
Imagine a quiet, peaceful forest without a soul in sight. The only sounds are your breath and the chirping chickadees. You feel miles away from the hustle and b...
Boulder History: Eben G. Fine
What Boulder resident hasn’t enjoyed Eben G. Fine park on a hot summer day? The shadiest place in summer Boulder, Eben G. Fine park boasts lots of trees, and fl...
The Best of Winter Hiking in Boulder
Winter has officially arrived here in Boulder. For fair weather hikers, that means packing away the trail shoes and switching to other activities for the next f...
What to Do in Boulder on Christmas (Besides Go Out to Eat)
With Christmas just around the corner, I know many of us are filling with anticipation for that one magical day of the year where the family gathers and, by mid...
Boulder Hike of the Month: Marshall Mesa
A hike on any Boulder trail is a hike back in time. From geological formations to remnants of ancient civilizations, our open space is full of clues to this lan...
Boulder’s Cheerful Culinary Community: Meet Food Lab Boulder
Ushering in the holidays means the return of long-awaited annual culinary traditions, from slow-cooking, hearty dishes that fill the house with the smell of the...
The Snowshoeing Guide to Boulder – 2016
One of my favorite things about living in Boulder is that the end of summer and warm temperatures doesn’t mean the end of outdoor exploration and fun. While ski...
Boulder Hike of the Month: Sugarloaf Mountain
Most summit hikes in Boulder County demand both time and effort. The view at the top comes only to those who have earned it. And while it’s satisfying to work f...
Boulder, Meet Nederland: A Mountain Town History
Nederland history west of Boulder: the 1871 Caribou Mine, Caribou Ranch studio, plus current visitor notes: Frozen Dead Guy Days has moved to Estes Park.
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Boulder Hike of the Month: Caribou Ranch
Imagine a hike that suits everyone. Yes, everyone. It’s the holy grail of the great outdoors and Boulderites are in constant search for it. Whether we’re entert...