Tag: may 26 2022 issue
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,...
Haunted musical magic
Western sounds have filled the iconic Stanley Hotel on frozen January nights for nearly the last decade. Crowds in suits and gowns spill into...
Funny how time flies
"How is beautiful Boulder?” asked Roland Orzabal a few weeks ago when connected for a brief phone interview.
It is quite common for touring musicians...
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...
The wrong labels
Indica, sativa, hybrid. Walk into any Colorado dispensary and the products on the shelves will be classified under one of those three familiar categories....