Who Is Climbing the Colorado Fourteeners?

Publisher’s Note: No Goodbye, No Final Page: What the Loss of Boulder Weekly Means for Us All

Updated to include a fundraiser organized by former staff to help cover expenses after being let go without severance. KUNC interview with Shay Castle, 7/11/25. 9News coverage, Boulder Weekly halts publication after 32 years, 7/11/2025, Daily Camera, Boulder Weekly's future uncertain after reporting staff laid off, 7/10/2025, Interview with Stewart Sallo, Inside the News in Colorado...

Gender Wars

Sometimes I think that it must be really hard to be a trans person coming out for the first time while living in the United States under the Trump Administration. Then I remember that I did exactly that. I came out as a trans woman during the first Trump Administration. I first started to tell select people in my life that I wanted to transition in 2016, and then in 2018 I finally came out to...

Mountain Time Maritime

  Dark storm clouds stretched out from the Rocky Mountains, shrouding one side of Chatfield Reservoir. Yet to the left, the sun shone brightly through thick white clouds. The light created a rainbow that stretched across the water, making a path for the 40 or so sailboats that darted around. It was a Wednesday night, which meant members of the Colorado Sail and Yacht Club were out in...

Who Is Climbing the Colorado Fourteeners?

For some, it is a checklist; for others, a test of internal will. Some are driven by recovery — from cancer, from an eating disorder, from depression. And some, like true athletes, are motivated by gummy bears. Colorado peaks have drawn inspiration and desire since the first indigenous inhabitants made a life in their shadow. Just west of Salida, the Angel of Shavano is said to be...

25 Places to “Do-It” in Colorado

As part of our 25-year celebration, Yellow Scene Magazine wants to share the love by showcasing 25 of the most uniquely Colorado places to propose. Popping the big question is a major milestone in many romantic relationships, and you deserve to do it in an unforgettable place. Colorado is home to plenty of iconic spots to choose from, whether you love the adventurous outdoors, picturesque...

Art: Creative Resistance in the Age of AI and Authoritarianism

Experience Art This Summer My friends, in the year 2025, we are both living in the future and the past, with one foot in each. As Artificial Intelligence has become increasingly prevalent, Generative AI, such as ChatGPT, has become a commonly used tool in workplaces, schools, and, as I will discuss here, even in the arts.  The sci-fi fantasy of robots alleviating humans of our menial chores...

Staycations: Unexpected Historical Gems of Colorado

It is easy to forget that, as Coloradoans, we live in one of the most envied states in the nation. A lack of saltwater notwithstanding, our state abounds in natural beauty and fascinating Western history. We get to live in one of America’s prime destinations, where the roof of the Rocky Mountains harbors world-class ski mountains and many of America’s most iconic and beautiful mountain towns...

Scene Stealers | June-July 2025

Music Tedeschi Trucks Band @ Red Rocks Amphitheater For two nights, the Tedeschi Trucks Band will bring their unique blend of rock and blues to Morrison, Colorado. The twelve-member band is fronted by a married power couple, multiple Grammy winner Susan Tedeschi and Derek Trucks, a generational member of the Allman Brothers Band. Their show is sure to have songs from the most recent...

The Goofy and Vulnerable Side of Dude Dad | Spotlight

If you haven’t met Dude Dad, then it’s about time you did. Taylor Calmus, local father and husband, started his Dude Dad YouTube channel as a creative outlet when he first became a parent. Since then it’s blossomed into an entire business, complete with entire tours of live shows, Dude Dad merchandise, and a parenting book for dads. The whole thing started when Taylor and his wife, Heidi...

Nelson’s Corner | June-July 2025

Trump Lite in Erie We are not immune to bigotry    The current administration in Washington is not known for fastidious adherence to either truth or law. While not, perhaps, universally true, it is generally fair to say that those who support Trump and align with the Republican Party are similarly less than scrupulous guardians of honesty. As one test, try getting anyone with a MAGA...

Our Top 25 Favorite Covers

This month, I was tasked with Notables—and this year, the focus has been on celebrating Yellow Scene’s 25 years in Boulder County media. From Top 25 Articles to “Where Are They Now?” features, this month I’m highlighting 25 of my favorite covers. And like the others, narrowing this list down wasn’t easy. Each comes with a story—some joyful, some complicated—but all...

Foodie: Cruagh Food Truck

Tastes of Ireland with a Local Spin The primeval fields and fells of Ireland are thousands of miles away, but in Niwot, Colorado, you can be transported to the lively streets of Dublin. Cruagh, a food truck owned and operated by the husband-and-wife duo of Darragh Byrne and Margaret Stewart-Byrne, features Irish cuisine with a sustainability spin. Margaret, the American, met Darragh while...

A rising modern meatery | Off Menu

Not many Americans take time to think about their food as a whole, let alone the environmental consequences of wasteful eating. Chef Ryan Taylor, however, has the future in mind, not just with sustainable eating, but also in how he treats his employees and patrons. “A Modern American Meatery,” we find Hickory & Ash in the Broomfield Arista area. This diverse, whimsical, and creative...

The Drive Behind Duets | Off Menu

  LONGMONT, Colo. — “I was born into it,” says Chef Jeremy McGrath, calm and unassuming, without a hint of bravado. It’s not a line rehearsed for effect—just a simple truth shaped by heat, repetition, and time. His father was a chef. McGrath grew up not so much in a home as in a kitchen, raised by timing and trial, honed by mistakes and discipline. From the beginning, it was...

Where Sober Meets Social in Colorado’s Kava Bars | In The Cups

In the heart of Colorado, a unique wave of establishments is quietly reshaping the way we socialize—kava bars. With just four in 2021 and nearly 25 now operating across the state, the trend piqued my curiosity. Maybe, like me, you’ve driven past one and thought it was a quirky coffee shop. Kava, Java. I’m a simple woman. But step inside and you’ll discover something far more...