while in town...

There are many reasons boulder ends up on most people's list of great places to visit, and while for us hiking is at the top of the list, others may come for the incredible restaurants, craft beer, used bookstores, shopping, dog-friendly environment, Chautauqua, and of course the University of Colorado (go Buffs!)  In the spirit of sharing we've listed several things that we love about Boulder, that visitors might want to check out when they aren't enjoying all of the great hikes on Beyond Boulder.  Click on the photo below for all our recommendations!

Hiking with hazel...

Hiking should always be a positive, fun experience we want to share with others, including our beloved pets. Our Hazel, a boxer-lab mix (a blabber???) loves to hike with us. However, we leave her home when the trail is especially rocky, long or hot. We’ve unfortunately seen too many injured dogs on hikes. Check out the flier below from Aspen Meadow on tips for ensuring a wonderful day in nature when bringing your Hazel on one of Boulder’s great trails. Click on the image for a larger PDF version. Aspen Meadow is open 24/7, 365 to assist with pet emergencies and can be reached at 303-678-8844. Also, understand the Boulder city and county leash requirements for your pets using the links here - City OSMP Rules and Boulder County Rules

hop(s) on a bike...

You may have noticed that we pair an aprés hike brewery with each adventure on our website. That's due to the fact we love craft beer, and that Boulder County (as of spring 2018) is home to no less than 45 nano- or micro-breweries. The downtown Boulder area alone hosts upwards of 20 'hopping' breweries. With so many bike paths and dedicated bike lanes in the city it was only natural that a perfect marriage of beer and outdoor activity would include a bike to breweries ride. Click on the photo below for all the details!

hiking, with benefits...

I’ve written about and still firmly believe we hike because it makes us happier, healthier, and gives us a more positive outlook on life. During the Coronavirus pandemic many of us have been, or at least felt trapped inside. It certainly hasn’t done my Mojo much good. One of the positives of this year is being introduced to two fellow adventurers, James Black of Scotland and Michael Hansen, a Dane now living in Vancouver, BC who have detailed the many benefits of hiking on their websites. Have a friend or loved one who could use some motivation to get outside in nature? Perhaps we could use a refresher ourselves during this trying period. Check out the links below. Hike on!

Eleven Research-Based Benefits of Hiking: James Black has been escaping to the outdoors for as long as he can remember. This first started in family camping trips but soon turned into adventure camps and hiking through the Scottish Hebrides. His website is WildernessRedifined.com

Benefits of Hiking for a Healthier and Happier Life: Michael Hansen is from Denmark and been interested in the outdoors since he joined the Danish Boy Scouts. His mission with PlacidOutdoors.com is to give everyone a taste of the peaceful nature whether it’s through trail running, hiking, camping or RV camping.