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Boulder Bound

Today, we thought we’d take a non-medical journey to Boulder to take in a few sites. Though not common in this active area, we found a few things to do with the 3 good hips between us. Bob is still waiting for the steroid to take effect, which will could be another week or so yet.

We started (and we weren’t alone) at Boulder Falls. While not the most spectacular, they are easily accessible, and they feed Boulder Creek which runs down the mountain and all the way through Boulder. We saw lots of people hiking along and tubing on the creek on our way to the falls.

Walking to the falls
The falls
More people enjoying the creek

We then drove back into Boulder only to head out past the massive Chautauqua Park and up Flagstaff Mountain to take in Boulder from above. We stopped at Panoramic Point, part of the way up, and then continued onto the top. We saw trail markers along the way, so this is likely something you could do by foot as well.

Looking towards downtown Boulder
Looking towards the university area. Fun fact, while it is called The University of Colorado at Boulder, it is abbreviated CU to distinguish it from the university system in California.
The open green space on the right is Chautauqua Park.
A view back towards Boulder from a little higher up.
Looking west, away from Boulder.
Some great rock formations and more mountains

Finally, we drove into Boulder proper to brave the Pearl Street Mall, a pedestrian- only shopping and dining area.

Looking down one of the blocks from atop a small bridge.
The lovely courthouse
Families enjoying a splash pad

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