A creek that flows through Boulder. I've heard people go fishing and tubing here. I didn't do any…read moreof that; I merely walked/hiked alongside, and also randomly encountered the creek or one of its offshoots. You don't have to be an outdoorsy type to appreciate the creek.

I love Boulder Creek. It did take a bit of work to forgive it post flood but I am happy to announce…read morethat my relationship with the creek is no longer on the bedrocks. Year round I have seen people fishing in it's crisp waters and you just know summer is near/here with the CU students bouncing through the rapids on air mattresses, bike tubes, and inner tubes. I highly recommend bringing out of town guests to dip their feet or just gaze at it's beauty from the shore.

I attended the John Summit headline show here and truthfully, I was skeptical coming into it and…read moredid not have high hopes. The venue exceeded my expectations. Staff was helpful and kind, despite the chaotic environment. We arrived at 8pm (doors were at 5:30 and John Summit's set started at 9pm) so there were zero lines to get in. My purse was slightly larger than the guidelines but they didn't care, they just did a quick search. Some cons: It was a packed show so lines for the restroom and drinks were extremely long. The restrooms were pretty gross and there was no toilet paper in most stalls. It took forever to get drinks so we got two to bring down into the pit, but they have to open them when they sell them, which meant it was tough to carry through the crowd and I ended up with High Noon all over my jacket lol. We were on field-level so thankfully we didn't deal wit this directly but the bleachers sections looks SCARY, people were standing on the bleachers themselves (the metal) instead of the concrete floor and we saw someone literally fall off the bleacher. Some pros: They had a beer guy walking through the pit between sets so that was kinda nice! I wish I had skipped the line on the concourse and just bought from him lol. Sound quality and production was amazing. I was expecting a bad crowd for a John Summit show on a college campus but our area (center, just in front of the sound booth) was very PLUR and mostly older 20s attendees around our age. Egress was a little tricky coming off the field, but once you were in the stands it was easy going and quick to exit.

I've seen two concerts at Folsom field now and both were great in terms of sound, food, and…read morebeverage options. My biggest gripe with shows here is the parking, it's very expensive ($40) and not exactly convenient or close to the stadium. Last show, we opted for the flat iron club tickets and it was worth the extra few bucks. The bathrooms were very close by, the chairs had backs, and it wasn't cramped packed. I would def return for future concerts here!

When people talk about heaven on earth I'm pretty sure they're talking about Chautauqua Park. I…read morefeel so lucky I got to experience this beautiful place! Our hike was extra special because it was led by Maria the Park Ranger. Maria's knowledge and passion for Chautauqua was incredible to witness. You can tell these mountains mean so much to her! We learned about the landscape, wildlife, Natives, and so much more. Our hike was simple but we saw so much along the way. The views of the flatirons are hard to beat. The path was busy but it was a beautiful saturday morning and it still didn't feel overly crowded. We saw lots of doggies, runners, and families and friends meeting for a morning hike to kick off their weekend. It was pure magic. I hope I get to come back one day!!

I feel like if I lived in Boulder I would go elsewhere since this is the more popular,…read moreclose-to-town option that pulls in tourists and the like. Well guess what? I'm a tourist and the like and I enjoyed it! We lucked into parking on a beautiful, busy Saturday morning. They have very nice restrooms at the Ranger station, and more overflow port a potties around if needed too. The nearby trail is highly accessible and it doesn't take long for some views to pay off. It's a decently steep incline, but nothing crazy at all. Once you're into the trees the shade helps against the thin air and the sun, and it's so quiet and serene. No mosquitoes like I'm used to back home. Loved all the birds (shoutout magpies) and also seeing everyones' dogs.

I had hoped the 2023 renovations would make this a better soccer watching experience. The temporary…read morebleachers used didn't change, they're still uncomfortable, awkward to navigate, and very cramped. At least now it doesn't look like a baseball field, there are lights, and the bathrooms are better. Buying tickets is a slow process, sticking out into the parking lot. I do appreciate the bouncy castles and soccer activities for kids on the big field behind the bleachers for pregame or a break.

The CU Events Center on the Boulder campus may be a little dated and missing some of the modern…read morearena-style amenities, but I still found it to be a pretty cool venue. As someone who loves sports and athletic environments, I always enjoy seeing "new to me" locations, and this place definitely has that classic college atmosphere and history baked into it. I was here for a graduation ceremony, CONGRATULATIONS to the Centaurus Class of 2026, and overall it was a memorable experience. My biggest gripe was definitely the lack of air conditioning, which was acknowledged multiple times during the speeches. Let's just say my internal thermostat was battling for survival by the second half of the ceremony. Still, despite the heat, it was a proud and special day in a uniquely Boulder setting.

Having not been to the Event Center in over a decade, I enjoyed my experience last night watching…read morethe CU Buffs take on the Kansas Jayhawks for a Big XII game. While the Buffs may have lost, the event center still offers updated seating, updated scoreboard, and updated CU Buffs decor. The Event Center prides itself on being environmentally conscientious with its water usage, so expect low pressure taps in the bathroom. All staff were very friendly throughout the game. The parking situation is under control and they have it down to a science. Great work Event Center staff. You'll get 'em next time, Buffs!

I usually frequent South and East Rec Centers, but decided to stop in and check out North on a…read moresunny Saturday while I was in the area. It has a nice parking area, but smaller than the other two. Still found a nice spot. Inside, the greeters were friendly and explained the layout. Again unlike the other two, North had a weight room separate from the weight machines. It was interesting to see a large area dedicated to dumbbells and barbell presses. The other, larger area had nice windows and the pulley machines. I found it a great place to workout and though it was Saturday, not too busy. They have a lot of machines. I do wish the weight room had some more ventilation. I'll be back soon and check out the pool!

It's been a long time since I visited the North Boulder Rec Center. It's fairly far from my house…read morebut they have a lot of nice programs. Decades ago my younger son took gymnastic classes there. My husband has used their pool for Scuba trip prep swims to test out their equipment. Also my kids and many of their friends had birthday party events there in the 80s. A friend of mine invited me to stop in and try out their fitness classes for seniors. The program is free to us, though most of the participants have some form of support from their medicare supplement policy (Silver Sneakers membership) and I assume that benefit supports the program financially. Nothing is ever "free" in the sense that it is just like being out in nature. There is a large building and many staff to support. All the staff we met in the process of signing up and get information on programs were very pleasant, efficient and supportive. The teacher of the class was a very positive and talented young woman who clearly understood her participants very well. The music was such fun. Some was the a similar play list to what I had in classes in the late 80s & early 90s, when I last took an indoor fitness program at other locations under the Jazzercize label. Many disco dance songs, new in that era, retro classics now. Also some pop songs of the 60s for some of us and cool down relaxing folk and ballads focus too. I was surprised yet pleased to hear Joan Baez "Diamonds and Rust" unique to a class like this I think. Parking is a bit complicated at the center, as the lot out front has very small spaces and is filled quite early in the day, but there is more room along the sides with slightly larger spaces and now that we know that, we will try there first next week.

Absolutely amazing! 42 acres of bike fun, we have driven…read moredown here from Wyoming several times and we can't get enough.... Seriously my kids after spending more than 8 hours here just want to stay and do more. We will be back every time we can.

I love it here in the park it's fun and has many different directions to connect to different jumpsread more