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Stories, guides, and local knowledge from the people who call Boulder home.
A Boulder History Lesson: Rocky Mountain Joe
Born Joseph Bevier Sturtevant in 1851, Rocky Mountain Joe is one of Boulder’s most colorful historical figures. If you’ve been in Boulder a long time, you might...
Boulder’s Flood History
Alongside the Boulder Creek Path in Boulder’s Central Park, the Gilbert F. White Flood Marker stands as a stark pillar of awareness of Boulder’s susceptibility...
Epic Boulder: The Eldorado Canyon – Walker Ranch Loop
Looking for an epic summer hike close to town? Of course you are. Here’s the recipe: Take one rocky, rambling Eldorado Canyon Trail. Then take one historic, mea...
Boulder Hike of the Month: Woods Quarry
An old quarry with sandstone sofas. A stone cabin with a curious past. Sweeping panoramas of the city and plains. What do these have in common? They’re all part...
Boulder’s Chautauqua Park: A History
Boulder’s citizens put great value on the physical health and well being of their bodies. They also place a huge amount of emphasis on the health and well being...
Your Boulder History Lesson: Mary Rippon
Most of us here in Boulder know the name Mary Rippon from the outdoor theatre in her name, where the Colorado Shakespeare Festival takes place each summer. But...
Colorado Shakespeare Festival Returns for its 58th Season
Summertime in Boulder is awash with fabulous things to do, especially outdoors. Between hikes and bike paths, concerts, and patios with excellent craft beer, Bo...
A Picnic at the Park Boulder-Style
Even though April and May have brought rain, clouds, and snow to Boulder, summer truly is just around the corner. Soon enough Boulderites will happily (and hope...
A History of Boulder’s Pearl Street Mall
For those of us Boulder transplants who have fallen in love with Colorado and with this city in particular, we can’t imagine Boulder without Pearl Street Mall....
Hike Boulder: The Bear Peak Loop
Bear Peak is as beautiful as it is tough. Rising sharply to a conical point at 8,461 feet, it’s one of Boulder’s most prominent landmarks. The classic climb to...
Hike Boulder: Field Trip to Lake Isabelle
When you’ve got 145 miles of trails in your backyard, it’s hard to find the motivation to drive out of town for a hike. But the fact remains that there’s a whol...
Boulder Arts: A Look Inside Boulder’s Live Theatre Scene
Boulder is an artsy town. Live music, visual arts, high powered artisans and craftspeople abound here, as does live theatre. There are a myriad of little local...