Summer Scene
Drinking alfresco
As our long, cold, gray winter finally — finally — gives way to the spring bloom and the promise of a warm summer, it’s...
The literary landmarks of Boulder
Boulder boasts a rich and impressive literary heritage. Not only are numerous books set in this beautiful city, but it’s also been home to...
Red Rocks: the music, the myths, the magic
As he sits down at a patio table at The Point Cafe, G. Brown slides a heavy tome in my direction: Red Rocks: The...
Mountain taste stops
If you want to know where the best pit stops are in the tiny mountain towns west of Boulder, ask a serious bicyclist. After...
Pancakes, anvil bombs and pie
"Owning the Merc is a dream come true,” says Rainbow Shultz, who runs the historic Jamestown Mercantile—about a dozen miles northwest Boulder at 7,000...
1-70 Hikes
I’m not going to pretend that being stuck in I-70’s notorious traffic is any fun, but at least the mountain corridor is scenic. Unknown...
Gear Guide 2022
It’s shaping up to be a very Boulder summer: We see long, hot days on the horizon, with a few crisp mornings and chilly...
Statewide Festival Calendar 2022
FRIDAY, MAY 27
CKS Paddlefest. A weekend of celebration on both land and water, including a kayak rodeo, races, paddling, river surfing, beer garden, music,...
Drink in the summer sun
Lo, the warm weather is here. The last spring freeze has hopefully passed us by, and thus begins patio-drinking season. To celebrate, we’ve got...
Climbing Cooper Peak
Cooper Peak (12,296’) is located deep in the heart of the Indian Peaks Wilderness (IPW). A hard-earned trip to its remote summit embodies the...
Summer Scene Front Range Events 2019
SATURDAY, MAY 25
Boulder Creek Fest. Celebrate summer in Boulder with a day of fun-filled entertainment that’s been a tradition for over 30 years. Boulder...
