Slacklining: Managing Fear in the Moment
Where most slackliners practice their craft safely close to the ground, professional “slacker” Heather Larsen prefers to be hundreds of feet up in the air.
Summer 2017
CU scholar Chereta Quána Madison is persistent diplomat for those in need
Chereta Quána Madison wants to help educators and the community to better understand trauma and its impacts on individuals.
Zero Waste Initiative has goal of diverting 85% of waste by 2025
Boulder has unrolled its Zero Waste Initiative with a goal of diverting 85 percent of its waste by 2025.
Eldorado Springs Art Center is behind the garden wall
Beginning in July, the newly expanded, renovated center will schedule shows and special events, such as “supper club” evenings with rotating chefs.
Boulder’s response to false alarms
If you have a security system for your home or business, you now have to register it and pay an annual fee of $35 if you live within Boulder city limits.
Good Bacteria for a Good Night’s Sleep
A new study has found that fueling the good bacteria in the intestines with prebiotics (yes, prebiotics, not probiotics) could have a positive impact on sleep quality.
Just Say No to Plastic Straws. They Suck.
Boulder restaurants are joining a worldwide movement to cut down the number of plastic straws used in restaurants or to eliminate them altogether.
Little House in the Floodplain
The tiny-home craze is sweeping the country, and one resort in Lyons has a collection of 22 casitas-on-wheels that are available for nightly rental.
Bumblebees Buck the Trend and Hold Their Own
Contrary to the national trend, Boulder County bumblebees are holding their own, although Colorado’s non-native honeybees are still in decline.
Burning Man–inspired Morning Wellness Raves: Worth waking up for
Health-conscious partiers are rolling out of bed around 5:30 a.m. and donning their wildest garb for early morning mini raves across Boulder.
Sip and Stroll
South Boulderites, rejoice: The days of making that tough call between happy hour and getting errands done after work are over.
Chasing Coral: Film tackles the problem of saving Earth’s greatest source of life
Coral reefs are perishing at a rate that has exceeded even the direst predictions. In 2016 , 22 percent of the corals on the Great Barrier Reef died.
An Interview with Congressman Jared Polis
Jared Polis was first elected in 2008 to serve Colorado’s 2nd Congressional District in the U.S. House of Representatives. This is his fifth term.
Lafayette: A Month of Garden-Themed Delights
If you love gardens—either as an active participant or an appreciative admirer—you just might find yourself spending a lot of time in Lafayette this June.
World-class CU Museum of Natural History Grew from Humble Roots
To peruse the exhibits in CU’s Museum of Natural History, on campus at 15th and Broadway in Boulder, you’d never guess the museum’s humble beginnings.
