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Stories, guides, and local knowledge from the people who call Boulder home.
The City of Boulder’s Open Space and Mountain Parks: A History
Both residents of and visitors to Boulder alike have instilled images of the city in their minds, whether that be a freezeframe of the Flatirons, Chautauqua, or...
Rediscovering Mt. Sanitas: The Sunshine Canyon – Lion’s Lair – Summit Loop
There are few Boulder trails more heavily traveled than the Mount Sanitas Trail. The classic south ridge route to the summit receives hundreds of hikers and run...
Meet Penfield Tate – A Boulder History Icon
Boulder is an extraordinary city, and as such, has produced and/or attracted plenty of extraordinary people. Penfield Tate is one of the most distinguished. If...
5 Outdoor Adventures to Have in Boulder This Summer
It isn’t a secret that Boulder is a dream come true for outdoor aficionados. Mazes of hiking trails lure adventure-seekers out along with the warm weather each...
Boulder Family Hike: Bald Mountain
It’s not easy finding a hike that pleases everyone in the family. It can’t be too hard or the little ones will burn out quickly. It can’t be too easy or the old...
Not-So-Slim Pickins: Bluegrass in Boulder
In August 2015, I was very excited to see my first bluegrass band since moving to Boulder when the Yonder Mountain String Band announced they would be playing a...
Boulder Hike of the Month: Red Rocks Trail at Settlers Park
Boulder’s most famous rocks are undoubtedly the Flatirons. The five sandstone slabs, rising up over the city from the eastern flanks of Green Mountain, are visi...
Boulder Field Trip: Rabbit Mountain
When Boulderites leave the bubble in search of new adventures, many of us automatically head west toward the towering peaks of the Rockies. But Boulder County i...
Things to Do in Boulder When It’s Not Quite Spring
Well — that was quite a snow we had! Check out our Facebook page for some amazing photos shared by your fellow Boulderites, showing how they spent Tuesday’s sno...
What’s on Tap For Stout Month 2016
February kicks off Stout Month in the craft beer world. Nobody celebrates harder then the malt-lovin’ crew at Mountain Sun Pubs and Breweries—which isn’t much o...
Boulder History: Daredevil Ivy Baldwin
Boulder has been a unique place ever since its inception in the 1800s, and as such, it has boasted a myriad of people as unique as the city itself. Witness one...
Get Geared Up for Winter Hiking
Let’s do a little visualization, Boulderites. Imagine a typical summer day in Boulder with temps in the 80’s, a gentle breeze, and trails lined with wildflowers...