"National Center for Atmospheric Research, Boulder"
©2013 Elroy Christenson

The National Center for Atmospheric Research otherwise known as NCAR sits on a hill overlooking Boulder.  The building itself was designed by I. M. Pei in the 1960's. This is one my favorite architects who also designed the National Gallery of Art Annex and the Louvre Museum remodel. It is connected by trail to the Chataqua Trail and has a number of trails that lead from here up into Flat Irons. It provides research into weather phenomena worldwide as well as providing educational programs on the weather and its impact.