Boulder County, Colorado is home to hundreds of scenic farms, some dating as far back as the Colorado gold rush of the 1860s, with over 130,000 total agricultural acres ALL with stunning views of the Rocky Mountains above to the west. The diverse and varied topography of the Boulder area – from foothills, mesas, buttes, to wooded creeks and stretches of prairie – give each farm a unique feeling and a beautiful view, unlike even its closest neighbor. And the best way to experience the nuances of the countryside (in our humble opinion) is by bike because most special places are quickly missed when traveling by car. As such, rural Boulder has developed many top cycling routes, many of which pass by farms, flocks, orchards and wildlife sanctuaries. Yet most who bike the area have never had the pleasure of stopping in for a visit at a local farm for a refreshment and a tour. There’s something special about riding the back roads and bike paths to reach these small farms, and the best is to be welcomed in for a farm-fresh snack or dinner! Even farm-to-table restaurants pale in comparison to enjoying a meal right on the spot where your food was grown and just harvested. And there’s rarely anyone better than a local farmer to share the sense of place and its history, the unique flavors of its crops and how they were grown and prepared. Here on the farms, local food is not a concept or a hot new menu item, it is the very essence of life and livelihood. Each month during the growing season you’ll experience an evolving sampling of the freshest chilies, greens, beans, beets, carrots, lettuces, sweet corn, garlic, kale, onions, peas, potatoes, pumpkins, squash, tomatoes, pastured eggs, and more. And, when you’re
Boulder County, Colorado is home to hundreds of scenic farms, some dating as far back as the Colorado gold rush…
