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Stories, guides, and local knowledge from the people who call Boulder home.
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...
Chill Out: Cool Down with Ice Cream Shops in Boulder
With the bipolar weather of spring in Boulder starting to subside, we’re in for straight heat in a manner of weeks and there is nothing I love more than ice cre...
History of the Boulder Reservoir
Boulder’s culture often reminds me of my time spent living in San Diego. In both locales, a sunny day means more bikers on the road than cars. Walks on the beac...
Pitch a Tent: Get Ready for Camping Around Boulder
When the spring months finally offer up some semblance of a stable weather report of warm days and cool nights, I become a woman with a one track mind: where ca...
Hike Boulder: Best Summer Trails for Adventurous Kids
School’s out for summer! Local parents can pat themselves on the back for having survived another year of bag lunches and homework headaches. Summer brings a mo...
Boulder Hike of the Month: Walden Ponds
Spring has arrived in Boulder County and our open space is bustling with activity. As the temperatures warm and the days lengthen, both residents and visitors a...
Rise of the Republic: The Middle Ages
Welcome back to the second installment of the “Rise of the Republic” series here at Your Boulder. If you aren’t familiar with what’s going on, I’m taking us all...
Redstone Meadery: From Lore to Local
What do you envision when you hear the word “mead?” Do you think of castles and knights, medieval royalty sipping it out of goblets, ancient Greeks imbibing in...
Boulder’s Backyard Challenge: The Triple Sanitas
If you hike in Boulder, you’re probably quite familiar with Mount Sanitas. The Sanitas network of trails provides a variety of options just minutes from downtow...