Outdoors Archives - The Boulder Reporting Lab

Boulder breaking ground on major new pickleball complex as tennis players seek more courts

by Por Jaijongkit May 10, 2026May 11, 2026

The city plans to begin construction this spring on a 12-court pickleball complex near Boulder Reservoir while longer-term tennis court projects move more slowly amid growing demand for racquet sports.

Mountain bikers at Betasso Preserve. Credit: Brooke Stephenson

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Boulder County proposal to limit multi-use trail access draws backlash from mountain bikers

by Brooke Stephenson April 30, 2026May 4, 2026

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In Boulder County and beyond, a regional effort takes on hundreds of unofficial trails

by Gabe Toth January 11, 2026January 11, 2026

Skiers uphilling at Eldora February 2025.

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What comes next for Eldora: Nederland moves toward bond financing, a two-year transition and local control

by Jenna Sampson January 8, 2026January 8, 2026

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Boulder County purchase advances long-awaited Betasso trail connection

by Brooke Stephenson November 16, 2025November 16, 2025

Boulder Falls in the fall of 2022, before the 2024 rockfall event closed the area. Credit: Brooke Stephenson

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Boulder Falls faces permanent closure after rockslide: ‘Pretty likely it’s gonna squish somebody’

by Brooke Stephenson September 25, 2025September 25, 2025

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Boulder athlete becomes first to summit Bear Peak on all 366 days of the year

by Simon Testa August 24, 2025August 24, 2025

The newly built Chapman pedestrian bridge on Aug. 9, 2025. Credit: Brooke Stephenson

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After months of delays, work on Boulder’s Chapman Drive pedestrian bridge expected to wrap in September

by John Herrick August 12, 2025August 12, 2025

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Nederland’s bold plan to buy Eldora draws excitement — and questions

by Jenna Sampson July 17, 2025July 18, 2025

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Sub 40 for who? BOLDERBoulder’s fastest club leaves women behind

by Simon Testa July 10, 2025July 11, 2025