2025_BOULDER
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National Center for Atmospheric Research (NCAR)
Perched on a mesa overlooking Boulder, the NCAR campus was designed by famed architect I.M. Pei. Its striking sandstone buildings blend into the natural landscape and offer panoramic views of the city and mountains. The visitor center includes interactive exhibits on weather and climate, and the Weather Trail provides an educational walk through Colorado’s unique atmospheric conditions
About the story
Too short trip.
Boulder, Colorado: A Scenic Retreat at the Foothills of the Rockies
From Denver, you drove west to Golden, where historic streets and Clear Creek framed the Rockies. Then north to Boulder, with its lively downtown and the dramatic Flatirons towering above.
Rolling plains, foothills, and sudden wildlife sightings made every mile feel alive. Golden’s hills glowed, Boulder’s cliffs caught the light — landscapes that felt vast despite the short time.
Work pulled you back too soon, leaving only a taste of discovery. The trip was fleeting but unforgettable, a postcard glimpse of Colorado’s beauty.
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