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Stories, guides, and local knowledge from the people who call Boulder home.
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...
Hiking with Kids: Stories in the Snow
Winter is here! This is great news for our littlest hikers, because that fresh blanket of snow covering the trails has a tale to tell. While some of our local w...
A Festive Family Activity: Christmas Light Cruises in Boulder
One of my favorite Christmas pastimes as a kid was the tradition of taking a drive with my family to look at the holiday light displays on the houses in our nei...
History of the Flagstaff Star: The Light That Guides Boulder Through The Holiday Season
In Boulder, the holiday season doesn’t officially begin until the 365 bulbs that make up the Flagstaff Star are officially lit. It’s the symbol that guides loca...
Boulder Hike of the Month: Royal Arch
When Boulder’s iconic Royal Arch Trail reopened on November 8th after being closed for nearly 14 months, the scene was more “Times Square” than “Open Space.” Hu...