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Rock barriers fuel Boulder Reservoir trail debate

New barriers have cyclists, hikers and city officials at odds over access and safety.

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Makeshift rock barriers at Boulder Reservoir maintenance road have become the latest flashpoint in a growing community fight over trail access.Why it matters: The dispute is about more than a few boulders. It exposes deepening friction between city officials and cyclists over how to balance recreation, public safety and access around one of Boulder&#x27;s busiest outdoor destinations.

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.

Where to spot moose in Colorado

From Brainard Lake to Maroon Bells, these spots offer your best chance to see moose.

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Getting a glimpse of a majestic moose in the wilderness is never not cool.The big picture: More than 3,000 moose call Colorado home, but the territorial and solitary creatures rarely venture into populated areas.

Dirty sodas pop off at Pearl Street's Snack Spot

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

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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.

Where to celebrate the Fourth of July around Boulder

Find fireworks, parades, pancake breakfasts and family fun all weekend.

The Fourth of July falls on a Saturday this year, which means the Boulder area has a full weekend of fireworks, festivals and patriotic fun on tap.The big picture: Boulder may have retired its Folsom Field fireworks show, but there&#x27;s no shortage of ways and places to celebrate.

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:

Low water, high spirits for Boulder's Tube to Work Day

Slow, low waters couldn't stop Boulder from floating to work.

It was a slow but fun morning commute Friday as hundreds of commuters bumped their way along Boulder Creek for the 17th annual Tube to Work Day.Why it matters: The celebration of alternative transportation and general Boulder-iness is still vibing almost two decades after co-founders Jeff Kagan and Andy Gruel launched the tradition.

Boulder's weed-fighting goats are back

Meet 300 goats helping manage invasive weeds at a city park.

Boulder is bringing baaaaack its best landscapers.The latest: About 300 goats from <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Goat Bros, LLC" data-vars-click-url="https://link.mediaoutreach.meltwater.com/ls/click?upn=u001.FI4eWjFfFsDTUXVtC1IILiR5p7mkf4qfbXo3P8D2fzfeMQfETxjdmuVBb-2BpfF7uZWFoz_uMS1RVWI-2BsIvn5LHvCtvsNPAB0f8OcC7bj-2FUKi-2BDgW0kFJkss64ZCvacrr58sAVS6HtBVAXgVZp2TDVyhDQ9-2B7-2BzSaT6Y7rGlgLKE3V6-2F5mfnWpD40gbHv4Scj4MLYz20gsLaYolY-2BIkLSZe1R-2Fs-2BzIwMZ6IImpL5IWQdhs4bmD9TyLnxkeO7WiMBgIg3ekPHXoeltRyG1s27Os0kGJ6-2BfgRhRoEkML0qo09P7ggkPHQWuUG0lndv6RSlroyip6hWryYWVGUXOKexQ19JgfTC7CbQmCLNXc7-2BXAu6kAFBHq9-2F4tgQmCfjLVumXsk2Q0wVc4Empp0TsTuvkr8xFxKZwobpGWMs08PaRm3CxbGKlXpTGwzQF0rt4k-2BvpY9KEu6qP0gaSsLBEvyKGvvZrKalA-3D-3D" data-vars-content-id="f8e05051-d063-4d61-a075-704330d11374" data-vars-headline="Boulder&#x27;s weed-fighting goats are back" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://link.mediaoutreach.meltwater.com/ls/click?upn=u001.FI4eWjFfFsDTUXVtC1IILiR5p7mkf4qfbXo3P8D2fzfeMQfETxjdmuVBb-2BpfF7uZWFoz_uMS1RVWI-2BsIvn5LHvCtvsNPAB0f8OcC7bj-2FUKi-2BDgW0kFJkss64ZCvacrr58sAVS6HtBVAXgVZp2TDVyhDQ9-2B7-2BzSaT6Y7rGlgLKE3V6-2F5mfnWpD40gbHv4Scj4MLYz20gsLaYolY-2BIkLSZe1R-2Fs-2BzIwMZ6IImpL5IWQdhs4bmD9TyLnxkeO7WiMBgIg3ekPHXoeltRyG1s27Os0kGJ6-2BfgRhRoEkML0qo09P7ggkPHQWuUG0lndv6RSlroyip6hWryYWVGUXOKexQ19JgfTC7CbQmCLNXc7-2BXAu6kAFBHq9-2F4tgQmCfjLVumXsk2Q0wVc4Empp0TsTuvkr8xFxKZwobpGWMs08PaRm3CxbGKlXpTGwzQF0rt4k-2BvpY9KEu6qP0gaSsLBEvyKGvvZrKalA-3D-3D" target="_blank">Goat Bros, LLC</a>. are headed to Harlow Platts Community Park to graze on invasive weeds.

Pride events kick off across Boulder County

Pride events across Boulder County offer celebrations for all ages this month.

June is Pride Month, and communities across Boulder County are marking the occasion with celebrations all month long.State of play: Rocky Mountain Equality, an LGBTQ nonprofit, has rounded up Pride <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="events happening throughout June" data-vars-click-url="https://www.rmequality.org/pride" data-vars-content-id="505f41cd-e62a-4a04-8388-3b010ff9abfa" data-vars-headline="Pride events kick off across Boulder County" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.rmequality.org/pride" target="_blank">events happening throughout June</a>, with something for families, kids, older adults and everyone in between.

BIFF keeps April dates after record year

Organizers say warmer weather helped boost festival attendance.

After drawing record attendance in its <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="first year with a spring schedule" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/boulder/2026/03/17/boulder-biff-april-schedule-sundance-impact" data-vars-content-id="979b40d4-82fb-489c-b2ac-f447fdb3539a" data-vars-headline="BIFF keeps April dates after record year" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/boulder/2026/03/17/boulder-biff-april-schedule-sundance-impact" target="_self">first year with a spring schedule</a>, the Boulder International Film Festival will remain in April for the foreseeable future.Why it matters: BIFF&#x27;s successful shift to spring is an early sign that Boulder may have enough audience appetite — and calendar space — to support both its longtime hometown festival and the incoming <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Sundance Film Festival" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/boulder/2026/02/24/sundance-film-festival-2027-dates-boulder-venues" data-vars-content-id="979b40d4-82fb-489c-b2ac-f447fdb3539a" data-vars-headline="BIFF keeps April dates after record year" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/boulder/2026/02/24/sundance-film-festival-2027-dates-boulder-venues" target="_self">Sundance Film Festival</a>.

Easter Sunday events in Boulder

From egg hunts to brunch and sunrise services, here's what's happening this Sunday.

There is a full basket of Easter events this weekend in Boulder.State of play: Whether you are hunting for sunrise services, brunch or eggs, here&#x27;s a list of events this Sunday:

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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