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Stories, guides, and local knowledge from the people who call Boulder home.
Boulder Hike of the Month: Boy Scout Trail
Views, views, views! You want ‘em, and this trail has them in spades. A hike on Boy Scout Trail is the perfect way to soak up some of the best panoramas Boulder...
Tourist in Your Own Town – Nordic Skiing in Boulder
Nordic is a term typically associated with snow, skiing, and the high-country—but did you know that Boulder has its very own Nordic club and local cross-country...
Stout Month Is Coming… Are You Ready?
People in the craft beer industry will celebrate just about anything. Every August—Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook accounts all over the country are saturated...
Best Boulder Happy Hours
Verified happy hours across Boulder, from Japango daily 3 to 6 to all-night Monday oysters at Jax, updated for 2026.
Wild Boulder: Bears in Our Backyard
From Pearl Street Mall to the Hill, Boulder has earned a reputation for its “wild life” of the human variety. But as wild as our people may be, our local animal...
Spotlight on Eldora: Boulder’s Local Mountain Resort
When you pull into the parking lot of the Eldora Mountain Resort just over twenty miles from downtown Boulder, you can have your ski boots on and be in line for...
Boulder Hike of the Month: Hogback Ridge
Hogback Ridge Trail has been a favorite of North Boulder residents for years. And it’s about to become a favorite of yours, regardless of where you live. Though...
Tourist in Your Own Town: The Sink
Once upon a time, I was a college student at the University of Colorado Boulder. During the day, I got my studies done on campus, but the night—the night belong...
Epic Boulder: Hike the Winter Trifecta
Any winter walk in Boulder has the potential to feel epic. With the possibility of snow, ice, wind, and wildly varying temps, even a stroll through Pearl Street...
Mount Sanitas: Everyone’s Mountain
For many locals, past and present, Mount Sanitas is the very heart of Boulder’s open space. Just north of downtown, with a variety of trails that make it access...
Boulder Polar Plunge 2015 – Brrrrring in the New Year!
For some, the beginning of a new year starts with the cleansing of the past. Physically, mentally, spiritually, socially—there’s a cleanse for that. But a uniqu...
What’s Happening on New Year’s Eve 2015 in Boulder
Holy. Crap. Is it really almost 2015? Yes. Which means we have a pretty dang comprehensive guide to what’s going on in and around Boulder to help you ring in th...