Today’s Boulder Dogs of the Day capture pure Colorado happiness: dogs splashing, swimming, and playing in the cool water on a beautiful sunny day with Boulder’s wide-open landscape all around them.
For many Boulder dogs, few things beat a day near the water. The second they see the shoreline, the excitement begins. A tennis ball gets tossed, a stick flies through the air, and suddenly the day becomes one giant game of swimming, retrieving, shaking off, and jumping right back in.
Boulder is famous for its hiking trails and mountain scenery, but the area also has several popular places where dogs and their people can enjoy time near the water.
Boulder Reservoir: Big Water and Wide-Open Views
The Boulder Reservoir is one of the city’s signature outdoor destinations, covering roughly 700 acres and offering recreation ranging from swimming and boating to fishing, running, cycling, and wildlife watching…