Summer’s long-awaited pursuits — sipping a drink on a rooftop patio, going for a bike ride, strolling downtown with an ice cream cone in hand — feel like fresh adventures at the foot of the Flatirons. Plus, new excursions (hot air ballooning, e-biking and more) await. Here’s what you simply can’t miss for a summer you’re all bound to savor more than ever.

It’s time to reunite. With loved ones, with yourself, with the pure glee of travel. Recharge, replenish and refresh in the outdoor and urban playground that is Boulder — right where the mountains meet the plains. See why there’s no better place to reconnect than here.

Hike by morning, cool off by afternoon at these epic hotel pools and city splash zones in Boulder (including one of the best beaches in Colorado).

Snow-capped peaks, dramatic canyons, sprawling valleys — pick a magnificent view from this list of eight great hikes to refresh your outlook.