There are a laundry list of reason to live in Boulder -- community, culture, a thriving business scene. Among many other reasons, we all share a love of the outdoors and want nothing more than to spend as much time as possible outside. So we move to Boulder, where the wilderness is right in our backyard. It being mid-summer right now, we’re entering into prime camping season … [Read more...] about Cheap Retreat: Free Camping Around Boulder
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Pitch a Tent: Get Ready for Camping Around Boulder
When the spring months finally offer up some semblance of a stable weather report of warm days and cool nights, I become a woman with a one track mind: where can I start camping this summer? Of course, without fail, my brain beats most of the campgrounds to their opening dates and if you’ve lived in Colorado for any length of time, you’ve experienced the heartbreak that … [Read more...] about Pitch a Tent: Get Ready for Camping Around Boulder
Sun, Fun, and Safety: Grilling Rules in Boulder
Now that the weather is getting warmer and the famous Colorado sun is shining bright, there is one thing on many a Boulderite’s mind: being outside as much as possible. One of my favorite outdoor “activities” is barbecue and grilling up some grub. If I were to paint a portrait of me in summer, it would be of me holding tongs in one hand, a beer in the other while standing in … [Read more...] about Sun, Fun, and Safety: Grilling Rules in Boulder
Winter Camping Around Boulder
You knew we'd be right there with the cold weather articles, didn't you? Well, we didn't want to disappoint. Just because there's snow on the ground doesn't mean your overnight outdoor adventures have to come to an end. As we know that as it gets colder and snowier at higher elevations, you may be tempted to pack your camping gear away for the season. But there’s no need. … [Read more...] about Winter Camping Around Boulder
Should You Touch a Baby Bird or Other Wild Child Varieties? [Infographic]
The other day while walking near Lucky’s Market in North Boulder, I witnessed a daring rescue. Two good Samaritans scooped up a baby bird from the middle of Broadway and transported it to nearby bushes on the west side of the road. Given the scenario, the action was absolutely necessary. But I couldn’t help wondering – is this baby now doomed to be abandoned? … [Read more...] about Should You Touch a Baby Bird or Other Wild Child Varieties? [Infographic]