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Stories, guides, and local knowledge from the people who call Boulder home.
Inside The Hill: 5 Beautiful Buildings with Super Cool History
The Hill is known as a hangout for college students and its proximity to historic Chautauqua, but there’s actually quite a lot of history on The Hill. What star...
Boulder Hike of the Month: Betasso Preserve
Summer in Boulder is bustling. Much of our open space feels a little less open when thousands of locals and tourists descend upon it in droves. Thankfully there...
Just Keep Paddling: SUP in Boulder
Boulder isn’t just the stomping ground of world-class cyclists, runners, and triathletes. Boulder likewise strives to be at the forefront of new and exciting, a...
Boulder Sister Cities: One Big Happy Family
I mentioned the number of sister cities that Boulder has collected over the years in a recent post and, well, it stuck with me. I had no idea that Boulder had s...
Angels Among Us: Boulder History — John Breaux
There are many selfish people in the world, out to do nobody good but themselves, who climb over others and step on them to get what they want. Especially as we...
Boulder Field Trip: South Arapaho Peak (13,397 feet)
There are good hikes, there are great hikes, and then there are hikes like South Arapaho Peak. This Indian Peaks treasure is the kind of hike that alters you. I...
Spice Things Up: Buffalo Wings in Boulder
In the world of beverages, there are certain pairing juggernauts that we’re all familiar with: wine and cheese; pop rocks and soda; tequila and regret; and, of...
Start Sprouting: Nurseries and Garden Supplies in Boulder
I won’t lie. I’m new to the whole gardening scene. I got into it once I had this thing called a “yard.” Up until then, my life was just a string of failed indoo...
Best Boulder Hikes for Summer
Each season in Boulder brings its own challenges for hikers. Winter delivers snow, ice, and fewer daylight hours. All trail outings are prefaced with decisions...
Boulder History: Meet Scott Carpenter
When I was little, I used to go play at Scott Carpenter Park and in the outdoor pool there often. I noticed that the playthings in the park area were all space-...
Boulder Hike of the Month: Gregory Canyon
Imagine the aroma of a thousand wildflowers, the sound of icy waters cascading over well-worn rocks, the feel of a steadily rising trail under your feet, and th...
Rise of the Republic: The Golden Years
Welcome back, kiddos! Are you ready to learn more about The Bubble? If you haven’t been following along, I’m charting the history of Boulder and how it came fro...