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21 May 2009

2009 Bolder Boulder 10K Race

posted by Rex Manz on 21 May 2009

An estimated 100,000 participants and spectators are anticipated for the running of the 2009 Bolder Boulder 10K.  This year is the 31st running of the Bolder Boulder.  Between 50,000 and 60,000 entrants are expected this year.  Earlier this month, the one-millionth person in the history of the Bolder Boulder registered.  The economic impact of the [...]

02 Feb 2009

Boulder Colorado Creek Path

posted by Rex Manz on 02 February 2009

 
Beginning in the mountains just west of Boulder, the Boulder Creek Path wanders approximately 6-miles following Boulder Creek through the City of Boulder.  The path begins in Boulder Canyon near the Fourmile Canyon intersection as a dirt and gravel trail.  Upon entering the City of Boulder, the path becomes paved until it ends at 55th [...]

08 Jan 2009

Colorado Chautauqua - Boulder

posted by Rex Manz on 08 January 2009

In 1874 the Chautauqua Institution was formed in Upstate New York as a summer camp to educate Sunday school teachers.  The emphasis was that of teaching not revivalist.  Chautauqua has never affilitated with any one religious denomination, but many religions are present on Chautauqua grounds today in the form of chapels and other facilities.
The scope [...]

30 Sep 2008

Boulder Goes Platinum

posted by Rex Manz on 30 September 2008

There are only three - Boulder CO, Portland OR and Davis CA.  These are the cities awarded platinum status by the League of American Bicyclists as the top-ranked bicycle-friendly cities in the United States.  Criteria include well-designed bike lanes, the extent of multi-use pathways shared with pedestrians and skaters, the extent of bicycle laws and the availability [...]