This is wild country. It can be easy to forget with fine dining, traffic jams and a highly-rated university. But Boulder is snuggled up to the foothills. We live with …
Winter Ski Trip: Jackson Hole
Antlers are the most popular decor in Jackson, Wyoming. Yes, antlers. They’re everywhere here in this secluded ski town, just south of Grand Teton National Park and Yellowstone, thanks to …
Winter Ski Trip: Taos Ski Valley
Taos Ski Valley is like a breath of fresh air. From the moment you arrive, this resort’s character shines through. It’s an unpretentious, laid-back ski area with a big personality. …
Best Views in Boulder County and How to Get There
Clear some space on your camera. You’re about to go photo wild. Boulder is naturally stunning. Sometimes, it really shows off. Here are the best views in Boulder County and …
The 4 Best Winter Hikes in Boulder
Mother Nature doesn’t close down when the temps drop. And you don’t necessarily need equipment, like skis or a board, to explore the snowy outdoors. All you need is your …
The Best Waterfall Hikes Near Boulder
What goes up must come down, right? In Colorado, that means where there are mountains, there must also be equally as stunning waterfalls. Colorado is home to 81 different officially …
The Best Nighttime Hikes in Boulder
Here’s a different way to experience Boulder’s outdoors: under a quiet canopy of stars with the trail illuminated by the full moon and the circle of your headlamp. By day, …
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View PostBig News for Eldora’s 2018-19 Season
Eldora is the heart of Boulder, on snow. The Eldora Mountain Resort, Boulder County’s own ski playground, is shaping up for the 2018-19 ski season with a ton of exciting …
Train With Famous ‘American Ninja Warriors’ At Ninja Nation
There are obstacle courses, there are warped walls, there’s parkour and there are a handful of centers across the Front Range that call themselves ninja warrior gyms. They’re all fun …
How to Enjoy Union Reservoir in Longmont
Attention windsurfers, dogs and kayakers. We found your heaven on Earth. This peaceful, crystal-still stretch of water spreads out across east Longmont. In the background, a clear panorama of the Front …
Go Camping — Without the Tent
Sometimes you want to go camping. But you don’t want to go camping. You know. The battle of setting up the tent, the condensation that forms on the inside of …
Boulder Itinerary for Outdoor-Lovers
Outdoor-lovers, Boulder’s for you. We’ve got sunshine nearly every day; the mountains in our backyard; and patios, rooftops and parks galore. Here’s how to spend the perfect day in Boulder, …
Gross Reservoir: Boulder’s Hidden Gem Where You Can Camp
This campsite is everything. First, it’s in Boulder County, about 40 minutes up Flagstaff Road from downtown Boulder. It’s one of the rare places to camp in the Boulder area; there …
25 Guided Tours Across Boulder
The best way to get to know a new city: Ask the locals. And there are plenty of locals in Boulder who make a job out of being an expert …
Ultimate Guide of Things to Do in Boulder
There are so many things to do in Boulder that it can be hard to narrow it down. In just a single hour, you could ride a tiny elevator from …
Go on an Adventure With the Colorado Mountain School
Simon Montgomery’s wife returned to the trailhead, after a grueling morning of hiking one of Colorado’s “fourteeners,” when she saw a group of hikers heading it. It was after noon. …
14 Water Activities in Boulder for Families
This is mountain land, but there’s no shortage of fun water activities in Boulder. Here are 14 ways you can enjoy the water with your family when the weather’s warm. …
The Inside Scoop on Boulder’s Bike to Work Day and Bike Week
Boulder doesn’t love much more than it loves bikes. The city has repeatedly been named one of the world’s top places for bikes. It was called one of the top 10 …
Here’s Where to Skate in the Boulder Area
If you want to get fit, get on wheels. Boulder has a reputation for runners, but roller skating is big here, too. We’ve got a great roller derby team, skate …