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A rocky road: City removes reservoir boulders after outcry

The city will work with cycling groups on a longer-term solution.

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The city backed down and cleared <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="rocks previously blocking a Boulder Reservoir maintenance road" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/boulder/2026/07/08/boulder-reservoir-rock-barriers-trail-access-dispute" data-vars-content-id="bf54da1a-975d-4e01-868e-c66d1ae9f129" data-vars-headline="A rocky road: City removes reservoir boulders after outcry" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/boulder/2026/07/08/boulder-reservoir-rock-barriers-trail-access-dispute" target="_self">rocks previously blocking a Boulder Reservoir maintenance road</a> after public backlash from the cycling community.Why it matters: The rocks may be gone, but the fight over who gets to use the road — and how — isn&#x27;t.

Skip Colorado crowds for Wyoming wildflowers

Escape the crowds and find colorful blooms in northern Wyoming this summer.

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If you&#x27;re chasing peak wildflower season but could do without bumper-to-bumper traffic, point your car north.The big picture: Wyoming&#x27;s Bighorn National Forest delivers spectacular displays about a day&#x27;s drive from the Front Range — without the hoards of people, sky-high lodging prices and packed trailheads at destinations like Crested Butte.

Boulder eyes new downtown hotel ahead of Sundance

The proposal would replace a city parking lot with a 110-room hotel.

The city of Boulder has reached a tentative deal to sell a downtown parking lot for development of a 110-room hotel at Broadway and Spruce Street.Why it matters: The proposal advances Boulder&#x27;s push to revive downtown and expand hotel capacity before the <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Sundance Film Festival" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/boulder/2026/01/05/sundance-preparation-boulder-2027" data-vars-content-id="8c8ce635-b08f-4a08-8864-0861f69761f7" data-vars-headline="Boulder eyes new downtown hotel ahead of Sundance" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/boulder/2026/01/05/sundance-preparation-boulder-2027" target="_self">Sundance Film Festival</a> arrives in 2027.

CU study challenges Colorado's moose origin story

New research suggests moose lived in Colorado long before their reintroduction.

New research from the University of Colorado Boulder suggests moose roamed Colorado&#x27;s southern Rocky Mountains centuries before wildlife officials reintroduced them in the late 1970s.Why it matters: The findings challenge the long-held view that moose are newcomers to Colorado — a distinction that could shape future wildlife management decisions.

Dirty sodas pop off at Pearl Street's Snack Spot

Cool off with dirty sodas, floats and treats in downtown Boulder.

If you&#x27;re looking for a refreshing sipper on a hot day along the Pearl Street Mall, location beats size.State of play: <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="The Snack Spot" data-vars-click-url="https://www.instagram.com/eatsnackspot/" data-vars-content-id="de2e96f1-91a4-4070-a296-a2d7bfc79e81" data-vars-headline="Dirty sodas pop off at Pearl Street&#x27;s Snack Spot" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.instagram.com/eatsnackspot/" target="_blank">The Snack Spot</a>, which opened last year in a kiosk at 1397 Pearl St., offers a variety of drinks and a small snack menu in the heart of downtown Boulder.

Boulder bites: Pizza parties, oyster bar, French bistro

New restaurants, pop-ups and honors are shaping Boulder's summer dining scene.

Boulder&#x27;s dining scene doesn&#x27;t take a summer break. And neither does the steady stream of restaurant news. Here&#x27;s our latest roundup, from hot openings to special pop-ups.Here&#x27;s what&#x27;s on the menu:

Yes, chef: New sushi spots bring omakase to Boulder

New omakase experiences are expanding Boulder's dining scene.

Two new Japanese restaurants have opened in Boulder, bringing omakase experiences and expanding the city&#x27;s roster of high-concept dining options.Why it matters: The fresh openings add to the Boulder&#x27;s growing reputation as a launchpad for <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="ambitious restaurant concepts" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/boulder/2026/03/25/casa-juani-spanish-restaurant-pearl-street-buzz" data-vars-content-id="f9f027e1-6976-4f9a-ac4e-18514b7093cc" data-vars-headline="Yes, chef: New sushi spots bring omakase to Boulder" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/boulder/2026/03/25/casa-juani-spanish-restaurant-pearl-street-buzz" target="_self">ambitious restaurant concepts</a> from some of Colorado&#x27;s best-known chefs.

Summit Tacos plans Hill location

Summit Tacos started as a Boulder County food truck before opening its first location in Longmont.

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A new taco spot appears headed to University Hill, taking over the former Scrooge Sul space after the bar closed <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="amid an underage drinking scandal" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/boulder/2026/04/13/hill-bar-liquor-license-revoked-boulder-investigation" data-vars-content-id="51cbf3a2-0c82-4679-b5fb-bc6d6d6bdf1b" data-vars-headline="Summit Tacos plans Hill location" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/boulder/2026/04/13/hill-bar-liquor-license-revoked-boulder-investigation" target="_self">amid an underage drinking scandal</a>.State of play: Signage at 1149 13th St. indicates Summit Tacos is &quot;coming soon,&quot; though no opening date is listed.

East Boulder gets a new workday hangout

The new venue offers coffee, cocktails, food and gathering areas.

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A new market hall and social venue is now offering all-day food, drinks and work space in east Boulder&#x27;s Flatiron Park.Why it matters: East &amp; Co. gives the office and biotech campus an anchor for workers, tenants and visitors to eat, meet and linger.

New Nepalese spot Kathi Klub opens on the Hill

A new restaurant blends momo, tacos and student-friendly eats on University Hill

Kathi Klub, a Nepalese-inspired spot mixing traditional dishes with American favorites, has opened on University Hill.Why it matters: The student-heavy Hill area is increasingly leaning on casual, hybrid dining to keep traffic steady beyond the academic calendar.

Scoop: Dark Horse bar to reopen in Louisville

"We're going to use as much as we can to make this place feel like the Dark Horse."

Boulder&#x27;s World Famous <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Dark Horse Bar and Grill" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/boulder/2026/04/01/dark-horse-auction-april-14-items-sale" data-vars-content-id="c2dbf89b-8378-45fe-be86-f5eb74f3d856" data-vars-headline="Scoop: Dark Horse bar to reopen in Louisville" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/boulder/2026/04/01/dark-horse-auction-april-14-items-sale" target="_self">Dark Horse Bar and Grill</a> plans to relocate to Louisville, Axios has learned.Why it matters: Boulder <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="may lose" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/boulder/2026/02/13/boulder-dark-horse-closing-march" data-vars-content-id="c2dbf89b-8378-45fe-be86-f5eb74f3d856" data-vars-headline="Scoop: Dark Horse bar to reopen in Louisville" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/boulder/2026/02/13/boulder-dark-horse-closing-march" target="_self">may lose</a> one of its most beloved and eclectic dive bars — but fans won&#x27;t have to say goodbye for good.

New sports bar to open at former Harpo's site

The bar aims to revive a long-vacant Arapahoe Avenue location.

A long-vacant Arapahoe Avenue site just off 28th Street will reopen as an upscale sports bar later this year.Why it matters: Boulder&#x27;s sports bar scene has thinned over the past decade, leaving a gap the new concept aims to fill.

Creative pizzas fuel Urban Field growth

The Longmont-based mini-chain blends pizza with other cuisines, like banh mi and gyros.

Urban Field&#x27;s founders are experimenting far beyond classic Detroit-style pizza — from banh mi pies to gyro-topped creations — as they expand across northern Colorado and lean into collaborations in Longmont&#x27;s crowded food scene.Why it matters: Original pizza concepts are reimagining what a neighborhood slice looks (and tastes) like — and <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Urban Field" data-vars-click-url="https://www.urbanfieldpizza.com/" data-vars-content-id="41dbf1a8-cfc5-4b54-995c-6cda7be5cd2a" data-vars-headline="Creative pizzas fuel Urban Field growth" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.urbanfieldpizza.com/" target="_blank">Urban Field</a> is betting creativity and a little friendly competition will help them stand out.

Taste of Pearl returns to downtown this weekend

More than 30 local vendors will serve food and drinks along Pearl Street Sunday.

Downtown Boulder&#x27;s <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Taste of Pearl" data-vars-click-url="https://boulderdowntown.com/taste-of-pearl" data-vars-content-id="f1868d32-584e-42f3-8d3d-751f7a6d00ff" data-vars-headline="Taste of Pearl returns to downtown this weekend" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://boulderdowntown.com/taste-of-pearl" target="_blank">Taste of Pearl</a> is back this weekend, bringing together 30+ local restaurants and drink makers for a strolling feast.Why it matters: The annual foodie fest mixes bites, sips and shopping into one of Pearl Street&#x27;s signature draws — and a <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="boost for local businesses" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/boulder/2026/01/08/boulder-pearl-street-revitalization-downtown-plan" data-vars-content-id="f1868d32-584e-42f3-8d3d-751f7a6d00ff" data-vars-headline="Taste of Pearl returns to downtown this weekend" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/boulder/2026/01/08/boulder-pearl-street-revitalization-downtown-plan" target="_self">boost for local businesses</a>.

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