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Articles By Natasha Gardner: Page 11

Stuff It: Try Western Daughters’ Sausage 101 Class

When Is the Best Time to Walk Around Downtown?

Not a fan of crowds? You might want to avoid downtown Denver on these busy days. 

Hike We Like: Chatfield State Park’s Paved Trails

The area offers plenty of flat paths—conquerable even by toddlers—and enviable bird watching.

Colorado Prisons Are Raising Lobsters? And Other Things You Need to Know

The Department of Corrections’ Colorado Correctional Industries (CCI) employs about 1,600 inmates a day in 37 shops that do a little of, well, everything. 

Do the Colorado Rapids Even Remember How to Score Goals?

With three games played this season, the Rapids haven’t scored a goal. Could that change during Saturday’s home game against the New England Revolution? Maybe.

10 (Mostly) Free Things to Do: April 2015 Edition

From awesome urban adventures and Earth Day celebrations to the Wash Park Pub Run and more, here are 10 ways to give your wallet a break this month. 

Colorado Bookshelf: A Local Guide to Being a Nicer, Better Politician

Rules for State Legislators: Jerry Kopel’s Guide is packed full of Colorado history, need-to-know facts, and political humor. 

NEWS: Plans for Stapleton’s Air Traffic Control Tower

The iconic but dilapidated building will be repurposed as a new Punch Bowl Social location. 

Your Name Here…Pretty Please?

After a nearly two-decade wait, the Rapids need a shirt sponsor—again. 

10 (Mostly) Free Things to Do: March 2015 Edition

From TheBigWonderful’s Friday Night Bazaar to Denver’s annual St. Patrick’s Day celebration, here are 10 ways to give your wallet a break this month. 

Pablo’s Proceeding Hairlines

Pablo’s Mastroeni’s hair has, ahem, changed over time. Check out his transformation through the years. 

Beer Review: Denver Beer Co.’s Incredible Pedal IPA

A 5280 favorite and noteworthy Colorado IPA perfect for any time of year. 

Head Games

In 2014, soccer legend Pablo Mastroeni returned to the Colorado Rapids to take over as coach, leading the team to one of its worst records ever. Now he has a plan that might just save the squad—if he and his players can wrap their minds around it. 

The Best Idea We’ve Heard This Week: Healing Hikes

A hike organized by regional chapters of the NAACP and Sierra Club offers our community an opportunity to connect on pressing social issues, with the therapeutic backdrop of the great outdoors. 

Listen: A Podcast Just for Women Entrepreneurs

Denver-based organization Women Who Startup has launched a podcast that covers the ins and outs of being a female business owner. 

Neighborhood Guide: South Park Hill

This is part of a monthly series on 5280.com about Denver’s niche, new, and veteran neighborhoods.

6 Hikes We Can’t Wait to Conquer This Summer

While the mountains are still receiving snowfall, that doesn’t mean we can’t start planning our summertime treks. Here, six hikes to get you wishing for the warmer days ahead.

10 (Mostly) Free Things to Do: February 2015 Edition

From running the stairs at Red Rocks to attending Breckenridge’s Mardi Gras celebration, here are 10 ways to give your wallet a break this month. 

Beer Review: Prost Brewing’s Altbier

This session brew satisfies our game-day beer cravings—and our tastebuds. 

In the Works: A Natural Food Co-op for Stapleton, Park Hill, and Aurora

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