Boulder is a bicyclist’s heaven and has been crowned one of the top bike-friendly places in the country. One of the most authentic ways to experience Boulder is to do …
Boulder Hiking Safety Tips
Exploring nature and the mountains surrounding Boulder is why many people choose to live and visit here. But as beautiful as Colorado’s wilderness is, it can also be dangerous. Sometimes …
Cast Out: Fly-Fishing in Boulder
Want to cast out a line around Boulder? Boulder-based Front Range Anglers specializes in guided fly-fishing trips in Boulder, along the Front Range and the Rocky Mountain National Park. Front …
The Beginner’s Guide to Stand-Up Paddleboarding
Boulder doesn’t have the ocean for surfing, but it does have a different way to board the water. Stand-up paddleboards (also known as SUPs) continue to surge in popularity around …
The Beginner’s Guide To Rock Climbing in Boulder
So, you are looking at the towering Flatirons looming over Boulder or one of the numerous other cliffs and crags sprinkled throughout the surrounding hills, and you are thinking that …
36 Must-Do Items On The Ultimate Boulder Fitness Bucket List
When in Boulder, you gotta keep moving. The city has been named the fittest city in America more times than we can count. It’s easy to get active with the …
How To Stay Outdoors: Boulder’s Best Patios
It’s summer in Boulder, and it just doesn’t feel right to be indoors. Even after a full day of hiking, biking, hanging by the creek or just walking around Pearl …
15 Outdoor Activities You Probably Haven’t Tried Yet
Mix Boulder’s love for the outdoors with its endless creativity and you get all kinds of crazy ways to play outside. If you’re looking for a creative way to enjoy …
A Closer Look at Parkour in Boulder County
We all start out as parkour athletes, as kids jumping off benches, testing the limits of gravity and scaling trees. For some reason, many people lose that natural, childish playfulness …
No Lazy Stoners: Local Athletes Use Cannabis, Too
Flavie Dokken broke both of her femurs while serving in the U.S. Army, but that didn’t break her spirit. The French-born Boulder resident nursed both her legs back to health, …
Get Out: Guided Outdoors Tours in Boulder
Imagine if there was a way to explore Boulder’s wilderness — from the highest peaks to the waters, from bikes to belays — like a pro, even if you’re a …
What to Do If You See a Mountain Lion
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 …
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 …
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. …
The Ancient Trees of Boulder County
This is the oldest resident in Boulder County. She took roots in Boulder in 1878 or ‘79, making her about 140 years old. She’s so old that moved here just …
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 …
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, …