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Articles By Lindsey B. King: Page 5

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17 of Denver’s Best Dive Bars

Prime people watching, cheap drinks, a no-fuss ambience—no matter what you’re looking for in an unpretentious watering hole, these favorite spots in the Mile High City and beyond are sure to quench your thirst.

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On Being Lonely During the Pandemic

I was alone, and then I was really alone. Even so, as the pandemic drags on, I’m not sure I want to be around almost anyone.

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Prayer for a New Year

A letter from the editor of 5280.

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Fully Equipped

A letter from the editor of 5280.

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Hoops Dreams

A letter from the editor of 5280.

A man near his tent as the sunsets on Loveland Pass

Everything You’ve Ever Needed To Know To Go Winter Camping in Colorado

We asked local backcountry veterans for tips, tricks, and hacks that will help you gear up, stay warm, sleep (relatively) well, eat right, be safe, and have a great time in Colorado’s winter wonderland.

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Happy Meals

A letter from the editor of 5280.

Unlocking the Secrets of Mesa Verde National Park

Everything you need to know to visit this cultural marvel—and to do so with a reverence for the people who once made it their home.

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The Power of the Written Word

A letter from the editor of 5280.

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Time Hooks

A letter from the editor of 5280.

High-THC Cannabis Concentrates and Their (Scary) Effect on the Teenage Brain

Is dabbing causing mental health problems for Colorado kids?

Reasons to Love Denver 2021: Democracy in Action

Coloradans know how to practice democracy. For evidence, look no further than our state’s gold-standard voting system and the politicians who go to bat for the nation’s best interests.

13 Denver Breweries We Love Within a Baseball’s Throw of Coors Field

Yes, you can get an icy Coors Light at the stadium, but these taprooms offer the true flavor of the Mile High City.

The Electric Vehicle Era Is Coming to Colorado

The state has high hopes for zero-emission vehicles, but Coloradans may need a little convincing.

How To Use (Almost) Everything Again

The most effective way to reduce waste is by not making unnecessary new products in the first place. Here, an abridged guide to reducing and reusing things in Denver.

Xcel Is Expending Energy To Make Its Grid Greener

The utility says it’s on track to hit its climate change goals, but there are ways you can help, too.

Sustainability Is About More Than Plastic Straws

It’s time to act on the single-use plastics that are mucking up our rivers and oceans and overflowing our landfills.

How Denver Can Combat Its High Temperature Problem

The city’s heat-trapping materials have been increasing the mercury, but there are ways to combat the warmth.

A pile of food scraps over compost, which under new A1 composting rules is allowed.

The Folly of Food Waste

Organic material and landfills are a bad combination. Fortunately, there are plenty of ways to divert leftovers.

How to Live More Sustainably in Colorado

In honor of Earth Day, we asked Colorado’s eco-experts about their efforts to save the planet and what you can do to make a bigger impact each day.

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