Great Outdoors

Arctic Art

By Kristin Lesar, Neighborhood Contributor

One thing’s for certain: most Colorado natives aren’t afraid of a little snow. Or a lot of snow. Despite the 360 days of sunshine that we get a year, most of the rest of the nation associates winter with Colorado. When other cities might close down completely from the snowfall… read more

Posted on 2.27.2012 / Washington Park / 0 Comments

Tags: Winter, Winter fun, Denver, Snow

Great Outdoors

Excited for Snow!

By Marsha Badger, 8z Broker

Over the next week, we may be seeing a few snow flurries in Boulder. If you have any pictures of Newlands snowmen, snowforts or snowmazes, please submit them in our Newlands "Best in Snow" challenge. (We also love pictures of dogs and cats in the snow as well!)

Enjoy the… read more

Posted on 2.22.2012 / Newlands / 0 Comments

Tags: North Boulder, Snow, Best in Snow, Sophie, Golden Retriever

Transport

SKIP to my NoBo

By Eli Madrone, Neighborhood Contributor

It’s true In North Boulder we are offered the best in transportation options:  There's the endless bike paths, the ones that take off in every direction taking you downtown, to Lyons, the Rez and up Lee Hill. Sitting at the intersection of Broadway and Highway 36, it’s also good for… read more

Posted on 2.22.2012 / NoBo / 0 Comments

Tags: North Boulder, SKIP, Biking, Public Transportation, Bus rides, Snow, Broadway

Great Outdoors

The Best “Best in Snow” Picture of the Week!

By Britt Schelling, 8z Contributing Editor

The picture of the Big Igloo was a staff favorite this week! And at eight foot in diameter and over four foot at its peak... this was no small feat. Thanks for the VERY impressive submission, Rod!

Got a photo of your snowcrafted handiwork? We'd love to see the Highlands… read more

Posted on 2.15.2012 / Highlands / 0 Comments

Tags: Best in Snow, Best in Snow 2012

Yesteryear

Just the Facts: Superior’s Sunny/Snowy Climate

By Jane Johnston, Community Manager

Above average sunny days and snowfall provide a perfect Colorado climate for Rock Creek residents. Sure, we just got tons of snow, but you can bet it will have melted by the weeks end. 

Rock Creek boasts some superior climate statistics that are hard to beat.

Climatic Stats:

Posted on 2.10.2012 / Rock Creek / 0 Comments

Tags: weather, Sunshine, climate, snowfall

Great Outdoors

Westgate Shows off Their “Best in Snow”

By Sandee Cirian, Community Manager

With the awesome snow we've had this last week, we’d like to invite our Westgate neighbors to submit photos of their snow-crafted creations during the 2012 snow season. Be it fort, sculpture or figure, we can’t wait to see and share examples of your wintertime workmanship.

Want to participate in… read more

Posted on 2.10.2012 / Westgate / 0 Comments

Tags: Activities for kids, Winter, Winter fun, Winter activities, Denver, Snow, Lakewood, Best in Snow, Snowmen, Snowforts, Snow Sculptures

Transport

Snowbound in Martin Acres?

By Sarah Massey-Warren, Neighborhood Contributor

Yet another big storm wallops Boulder, and what can Martin Acres residents do?  Fanatic fitness types that many of us are, we need places to walk, run, or bike, or at least take the doggy out for a tour around the hood.  Although Boulder has a requirement to shovel the… read more

Posted on 2.8.2012 / Martin Acres / 0 Comments

Tags: Bike Trails, Boulder, snow shoveling, Snow

Great Outdoors

Wash Park’s “Best of Snow”

By Sandee Cirian, Community Manager

Finally, some snow we can work with!  To celebrate, we’d like to invite our Wash Park neighbors to submit photos of their snow-crafted creations during the 2012 snow season. Be it fort, sculpture or figure, we can’t wait to see and share examples of wintertime workmanship.

Want to participate in… read more

Posted on 2.7.2012 / Washington Park / 0 Comments

Tags: Activities for kids, Winter, Winter fun, Washington Park, Winter activities, Denver, Best in Snow, Snowmen, Snowforts, Snow Sculptures