Boulder-Style, “The Best” Corned Beef and Cabbage Recipe Corned Beef and Cabbage recipes are the single most searched for recipe for St. Patty’s Day dinner! Ingredients: For the Corned Beef: 4 lb grass-fed corned beef brisket (with spice packet) 1 bottle of Boulder-brewed stout or amber ale 4 cups filtered water 1 large yellow onion, quartered 4 cloves garlic, smashed 2 […]

St. Patrick’s Day dinners across Boulder are winding down, and now comes the part everyone looks forward to — dessert. After corned beef, shepherd’s pie, and everything in between, people aren’t looking for anything complicated tonight. They want something warm, sweet, festive, and easy to enjoy. These are the Irish desserts everyone wants right now […]

Few places capture the spirit of Boulder quite like the Boulder Creek Path. This photo says it all — people cruising on bikes, others moving at their own pace, all sharing the same rhythm beneath open skies and cottonwood shade. It’s not just a trail. It’s one of the clearest reflections of Boulder’s active, outdoor-driven […]

St. Patrick’s Day menus are changing. While corned beef and cabbage still have their place, this year more people are leaning into fresh takes on Irish comfort food — dishes that feel modern, easy to make, and perfect for a relaxed celebration at home. If you’re planning tomorrow’s meal in Boulder, these are the trending […]

Monday doesn’t always need momentum. Sometimes, it just needs stillness. As spring returns to Boulder, the foothills begin turning green again. Snow fades into memory, the air softens, and familiar trails feel new. Every year, this quiet seasonal shift brings the same simple opportunity — one we often overlook. Take off your shoes. Step into […]

St. Patrick’s Day in Boulder always arrives with its own rhythm. The patios start filling early, the air carries that cool spring edge, and suddenly Pearl Street turns into a sea of green shirts, sunglasses, and raised glasses. Boulder may be thousands of miles from Dublin, but when it comes to celebrating with great beer, […]

  Boulder birds or birds elsewhere, I love pics of them “looking” straight at me. But are they really looking at me? Perhaps not! We’re probably anthropomorphizing!  We’re giving them human attributes.  When a bird appears to be looking at you, sometimes it really is. But often it is actually looking at you sideways. Bird […]

St. Patrick’s Day doesn’t need reservations, crowds, or long waits at packed pubs. Some of the best celebrations happen right at home — in the kitchen — with something warm, simple, and deeply comforting coming out of the oven. If there’s one dish that captures the spirit of St. Paddy’s Day better than anything else, […]

Meet GW — a small, gentle soul with a quiet charm and a surprisingly brave heart. Slightly frail in appearance but strong in spirit, GW represents something many Boulder dog lovers understand well: you don’t have to be big to belong in a big outdoor town. Seen walking through Boulder’s parks and paths with a […]

St. Patrick’s Day in Boulder isn’t about one event or one moment — it’s about where people gather. Across town, a few spots consistently draw the strongest crowds, blending tradition, energy, and Boulder’s relaxed social vibe into one of the most festive days of the year. If you’re planning where to go this St. Patrick’s […]