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Stories, guides, and local knowledge from the people who call Boulder home.
The History Within the History: Boulder’s Silvia Pettem
I’m a self-proclaimed history nerd. I took classes on the Civil War in college for fun. I think Cronkite, a biography of Walter Cronkite by Douglas Brinkley, wa...
Boulder Hiking Field Trip: A Winter Hike to Emerald Lake
Experienced Colorado hikers know this golden rule: It’s always better in winter. Colder? Yes. Tougher? Yes. Worth it? Oh yes. Winter is the “slow season” for fa...
Hike Boulder: Green Mountain Summit in Three Ways
Damn, it’s good to be a peak bagging Boulderite. You don’t even need to leave town to get your summit fix. To the west, and still within city limits, Boulder is...
Boulder Field Trip: A Winter Hike to Gem Lake
Boulder is a true haven for hikers. Not only do we have 145 miles of trails within city limits, but just a short drive away are countless other incredible place...
Boulder in Pop Culture
Whenever I hear Boulder mentioned in a movie, sitcom, or song on the radio, I feel a little twinge of pride in my town getting a shout out. Sometimes it’s admit...
Discovering Lafayette
Here in Boulder, we’re almost always looking westward. The hiking trail winding up into the foothills we’re about to step onto. A mountain sunset over the Flati...
Hike Boulder: A Winter Wander in Chautauqua
Imagine a quiet, peaceful forest without a soul in sight. The only sounds are your breath and the chirping chickadees. You feel miles away from the hustle and b...
Boulder History: Eben G. Fine
What Boulder resident hasn’t enjoyed Eben G. Fine park on a hot summer day? The shadiest place in summer Boulder, Eben G. Fine park boasts lots of trees, and fl...
The Best of Winter Hiking in Boulder
Winter has officially arrived here in Boulder. For fair weather hikers, that means packing away the trail shoes and switching to other activities for the next f...
What to Do in Boulder on Christmas (Besides Go Out to Eat)
With Christmas just around the corner, I know many of us are filling with anticipation for that one magical day of the year where the family gathers and, by mid...
Boulder Hike of the Month: Marshall Mesa
A hike on any Boulder trail is a hike back in time. From geological formations to remnants of ancient civilizations, our open space is full of clues to this lan...
Boulder’s Cheerful Culinary Community: Meet Food Lab Boulder
Ushering in the holidays means the return of long-awaited annual culinary traditions, from slow-cooking, hearty dishes that fill the house with the smell of the...