Boulder experiences a moderate climate, with more than 300
sunny days per year; the winters are moderate and the summers
are warm. Boulder sees a significant snowfall each year, but
combined with the sunshine the snow always melts away quickly
and is usually gone by the next day.
The city of Boulder has been highly ranked as the best places
to live, work, and retire by magazines such as Men’s
Journal, Money Magazine, and USA Today and is an environmentally conscious city.
It is taking
efforts towards creating conservation projects and protecting
its urban wildlife.
There are many chances to explore the outdoors as Boulder is surrounded by more than 31,000 acres of nature
preserves and open space. Trails for biking and hiking can be
found everywhere and there are varying levels of difficulty for
the beginner or the expert. Boulder is also a great place to
find the best places to rock climb.
For those less inclined for sports, Boulder has a love of art
and culture. There is a great musical presence in the city, as
well as many festivals throughout that year that celebrate art,
music, and dancing. There is also a four street walking mall in
the city that is perfect for those weekend shopping trips.
Boulder has everything from the mountains to the plains and is
the perfect place for the active retiree.
