Outdoors Archives - The Boulder Reporting Lab

An accident on the US 36 Bikeway on July 14, 2026. Credit: Amanda Knutson

Two cyclists taken to the hospital after crashes on heat-buckled US 36 Bikeway in Boulder County

by Brooke Stephenson July 23, 2026July 24, 2026

Both women crashed at the same spot on consecutive days. Boulder County warns that more pavement could buckle as extreme heat persists.

The Boulder Reservoir boulder had been moved and a new sign installed July 8 2026.

After backlash, Boulder moves boulder blocking popular Reservoir bike route

by Brooke Stephenson July 9, 2026July 9, 2026

A cyclists reads the posted notice on the Boulder Reservoir road. Credit: Brooke Stephenson

Boulder places boulder on popular Reservoir bike route. Cyclists want answers.

by Brooke Stephenson July 7, 2026July 8, 2026

Mountain bikers at Heil Valley Ranch, one proposed location for the trail-use pilot. Credit: Brooke Stephenson

Boulder County commissioners scrap controversial trail-use pilot after opposition from mountain bikers

by Brooke Stephenson July 1, 2026July 2, 2026

Mountain bikers at Betasso Preserve. Credit: Brooke Stephenson

Lyons considers resolution opposing Boulder County trail-use pilot

by Brooke Stephenson June 14, 2026June 15, 2026

Mountain bikers read Post-it note feedback at a May 13 Boulder County open house on the alternating trail-use pilot project. Credit: Brooke Stephenson

Boulder County survey finds strong opposition to trail-use pilot that could limit bike access

by Brooke Stephenson June 4, 2026June 5, 2026

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

by Por Jaijongkit May 10, 2026May 11, 2026

Mountain bikers at Betasso Preserve. Credit: Brooke Stephenson

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

by Brooke Stephenson April 30, 2026May 4, 2026

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.

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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