Live Like A Cowboy During A Trip To A Colorado Dude Ranch
We can learn a lot from horses. Run fast when necessary, but don’t work too hard if you can help it. Be gentle whenever possible. Make time to goof around with your friends. And never underestimate the value of a day spent standing around, doing a whole bunch of nothing. Whether you’re a city slicker […]
Changing of the Aspens and How to Experience Them
Fall in Colorado is one of the greatest shows on Earth. The state is home to more than one billion aspen trees covering enough space to completely blanket the states of Rhode Island and Delaware. Needless to say, when the aspens fade to gold in the fall, the mountains look like they’re on fire in […]
Festivals Close to Boulder
So you want to celebrate. There are plenty of excuses to party in the form of festivals, from music to wine to barbecue to rodeos. Boulder itself has a ton of fantastic fests. But if you don’t mind a day trip, there are a handful of other highlights a short distance away. It’d take a week […]
9 Ways to enjoy Vail in Summer
Vail, a two-hour drive from Boulder, offers some of the nation’s best slopes for skiing. It was ranked the No. 3 ski resort in the West by Ski Magazine. But when the snow melts, the city does not stop. In fact, spring and summer are some of the best times of year to visit Vail. […]
A Road Trip to Colorado Springs
Feed a mountain giraffe. Try the hottest salsa you’ve ever tasted. Plunge 150 feet into the canyon at 100 miles per hour. Experience total darkness in a mysterious, underground world. Welcome to Colorado Springs. It’s no ski resort, so Colorado Springs can sometimes get overlooked by travelers visiting Colorado or Boulderites looking for a close-to-home […]
Get Out of Town: Eldorado Springs
By Callie Pederson Boulder has no shortage of hiking trails and climbing routes. However, on a nice day, the popular trails in town can be highly trafficked and sometimes too crowded to enjoy. Eldorado Springs, located about 10 miles south, is the place to go if you’re looking for a less crowded, adventurous day in […]
6 Meditation Getaways in and Near Boulder
The Dalai Lama visited Boulder. Twice. We have a Buddhist-inspired (but secular) university. Boulder is home to the world’s first Shambhala city center, founded by famous Buddhist Chögyam Trungpa Rinpoche. No doubt Boulder is a Buddhist hotspot. Along with the many Buddhist temples and groups comes a long list of meditation gatherings and yoga studios. […]
Get Out of Town! Plan a Getaway to Nederland
By Callie Pederson There is plenty to do in Boulder, but if you’re looking for something off the beaten path, get out of town and spend the day in Ned. Nederland, known for the Frozen Dead Guy Festival and Eldora Mountain Resort, is located just outside of Boulder in the foothills. The drive takes about […]
