Food + Beverage

Eating Seasonally, Eating Well

Making the Most of Your CSA Article by Grace Yoon | Photography by Illustration by Gina Dodge If you’ve ever dreamed of eating farm-fresh produce, connecting with local growers, and reducing your carbon footprint, joining a Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) program might be the perfect choice. Boulder County is home to a diverse range of CSA programs, each with its own unique approach. Farms like Yellow Barn Farm, Cure Organic Farm, Aspen Moon Farm, and MASA Seed Foundation prioritize...

Arts + Culture

The Photo Illustrator

Learning to Listen to the Little Voice and Our Creative Inclinations Article by Colin Gbolie | Photography by Courtesy of Jamie Kripke For as long as he can remember, Jamie Kripke has felt the pull of art. Growing up in suburban Toledo, Ohio, he had a natural creative itch, but like many artists, he sought a path that balanced passion with practicality. In an effort to satisfy both his artistic inclination and his parents' expectations, he pursued a career in commercial photography—a field...

Fitness

A Community Based Route

Hitting Your Stride with The Trail Team Article by Avery Young | Photography by Scott Crady Running is not an enigma to Boulder; it seems more people here do it than don’t. Recently, I was told the local scaling for a Boulderite’s running adeptness equated to something like “number one in the world, number five in Boulder.” That idiom seems to sum up just how into running people in Boulder really are. With countless amounts of diets to try, shoes to wear, Strava runs to log and teams to join...

Style + Beauty

Time Tells a Story

Victor Bonnaire Curates Connection Through Vintage Watches Article by Tony Firestine Victor Bonnaire was born from Todd Reed and Andrew Berg's shared passion for horology—the science of studying the measurement of time. The brand was created with one vision: to curate exceptional vintage watches that tell a story. Far from being a person, the name “Victor Bonnaire” embodies an ethos—a deep commitment to the craft, the art, and the history behind each piece of vintage timekeeping. “Starting...

Travel

Taylor River Lodge 

Where Tranquility and Adventure Meet Article by Andy Manz | Photography by Courtesy of Eleven Colorado is known the world over for its resort towns, which are scattered throughout the state’s various mountain regions. As residents for over 15 years, our family has found that most of our favorite local destinations are not in the famous towns one might expect. Our family’s recent trip to the Eleven Taylor River Lodge tucked deep in the Gunnison National Forrest, was an experience none of us...

Education

AROUND TOWN

Article and Photography by Full Cycle Group Rides Every weekend Join Full Cycle for community group rides every weekend, all year long! Saturdays feature roar rides, while Sundays are gravel. Whether you're a seasoned cyclist or just getting into the sport, these no-drop rides are a great way to explore Boulder’s scenic routes and connect with fellow riders. For more information and to sign up, go to  FullCycleBikes.com.   Art Exhibitions: Ky Anderson + Courtney Sennish March 6 ...

Arts + Culture

Music for Mental Health

Give Back with M4TMH Article by Meredith Rowe | Photography by Poppy & Co. by Kelsey Huffer The COVID-19 pandemic was hard on many groups—especially kids and teens who felt more isolated than ever before. Without school to bring them together, they turned to social media for connection, and their stress, anxiety, and depression collectively increased.  Enter Music For Teen Mental Health, or M4TMH, 501(c)(3) charitable organization founded by Alexander, a top bassoon player for his age group...

Arts + Culture

Craft Your Way to Community

With Woolberry Fiber Co Article by Meredith Rowe | Photography by Lisa Joy Photography A self-proclaimed lifelong crafter and Coloradan, Bethany Evans-Brown first started knitting when she was just 11 years old. She first learned at a summer library program, but it was a stint in her husband’s native New Zealand that led to a deeper knowledge of and appreciation for the yarn-making process that eventually led her to create Woolberry Fiber Co in 2016.  Her mother in law has been knitting and...

Food + Beverage

Dinner at the Farm

Black Cat Farm Dinners Are More than Just Sustainable; They're Magical Article by Allyson Reedy | Photography by Poppy & Co. by Kelsey Huffer It doesn’t get much more magical than ripping into 25-second-old mozzarella in a private glass-walled cabana, a soundtrack provided by a crackling vintage wood stove fire and views of verdant fields and our rolling mountains outside. But as magical as that dining experience is—surely one of the most special in Boulder County—that’s only part of the...

Travel

The Beautiful Butte

A Wellness Guide Article by Willow King | Photography by Alexandra Wood A colorful history of boom and bust coal mining; a long ranching tradition with many family ranches still operating today; glorious mountain terrain that boasts world-class wildflowers in the summer; and a ski mountain with chutes, cliffs, glades and bowls that feel euro in their boundaries and views, Crested Butte is truly a holiday destination for all seasons. Having established itself as a sort of outsider cool, rough...