Should You Exercise Outside Today?
A new study shows that high levels of air pollution can negate the cardiovascular benefits of a good workout. We asked a doctor about the other health risks—and how to protect yourself.
Downtown Denver Is Getting a Giant New Mural
The augmented reality experience from local artist Pat Milbery will cover the outside of X Denver, a new co-living apartment complex and social club.
Your Guide to Colorado’s Best Summer and Fall Produce
From sweet melons to spicy peppers, the bounty of the season is even more delicious when it comes from local growers. Here’s the dirt on what to buy and when to get it.
Why Food Halls Are Opening in Front Range Suburbs
Because suburban dwellers in Golden, Aurora, Greenwood Village, and Westminster appreciate good food and entertainment, too.
A Boulder-Based Furniture Firm Is Taking Its Showroom on the Road
The pioneers behind direct-to-designer furniture company Saltwolf are thinking outside the box again, this time with a stylish showroom on wheels.
Is It Just Us Or Are Those All-Star Game Jerseys Really Ugly?
We asked Paul Lukas, uniform guru and founder of Uni Watch, to give us his well-informed opinion.
What It’s Like to Climb North America’s Highest Via Ferrata
One writer details her experience on the extreme “iron path,” which opened at Arapahoe Basin on June 25.
Who Won the COVID-19 Vaccine Lottery?
To help reach herd immunity, Gov. Jared Polis launched Colorado Comeback Cash, turning vaccinated folks into millionaires overnight. But will it work?
Where to Watch Fireworks around the Front Range This Fourth of July
Please don’t sneak cherry bombs over the Wyoming border this Fourth of July. Leave it to these pyro pros.
Looking Back On Mayor Michael Hancock’s Decade In Office
Hancock was sworn in on July 18, 2011, and his tenure has seen its fair share of highs and lows.
Frontier Airlines Bets Big on Ultra-Low Fares
Frontier Airlines’ handling of pandemic-related flight cancellations triggered outrage and spurred appeals for reform. Yet the Denver-based airline expects increasing demand for what it calls “Low Fares Done Right.” Will passengers who believe they were defrauded return to the ultra-low-cost airline?
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: Much-Needed Distractions
These local movers, makers, and four-legged friends brought us delight when we needed it most.
Reasons to Love Denver 2021: Athletics a Mile Above the Rest
Even through a pandemic year wrought with adversity and defeat, these local athletes inspired us to reach great heights.
Reasons to Love Denver 2021: Intrepid Entrepreneurs
Because people are still opening really cool businesses.
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.
Reasons to Love Denver 2021: Denverites Who Stepped Up
Local heroes found ways to lend a helping hand amid a trying year.
Reasons to Love Denver 2021: We’re Doing Business Differently
Because we got to know our neighborhood business owners as they battled the economic hardships of the past year.
Reasons to Love Denver 2021: Acts of Compassion
It’s been a pivotal past year for Denver, as the city faced overlapping crises and began to reckon with harmful parts of its past. But Denverites still found ways to show their neighbors they care.
Reasons to Love Denver 2021: Local Eats, Old and New
From the old haunts that held us together to the new, pandemic-born concepts that have us hooked, Denverites have some delicious options for eating our feelings.
Reasons to Love Denver 2021: Streets for the People
Because Denver and surrounding areas closed their streets to keep businesses open.
Eric Roza Is Ushering in a Healthier Era of CrossFit
For eight years, Eric Roza dreamed of running CrossFit. Last summer, with the brand reeling from controversy, the former tech executive from Boulder got his chance.
How to Come Out of the Pandemic a Better Cook
Food writer and critic Scott Mowbray shares three simple lessons learned from living through 2020.
How Dead Veggies’ Vegan Kimchi Gets Funky (in a Good Way)
Daniel Lee and Matt Jung employ a month-long process to ensure their fermented cabbage gains the perfect combination of heat and tang.
Where Our Food Editors Are Eating Right Now, July 2021
On the menu this month: slow-smoked carnitas tacos, seafood gumbo, and nourishing toasts and smoothie bowls.
French Fare Returns to Brasserie Brixton
After a stint as a pizza joint, the Cole restaurant is back to serving bistro classics with flair.
4 Uncharted Colorado Trails for Expert Hikers
Unmaintained trails on public land offer a plethora of fun adventures—if you have the right skills.
Colorado Mountain Towns Have an Affordable Housing Problem. Wildfires Will Make It Worse
What happens to low-income residents of mountain communities if wildfire mitigation fails?
Where to Eat, Drink, and Jam to All Things French in Denver
Zoé Hess of Alliance Françiase de Denver helped us find a touch of Paris in the Mile High City…before the organization’s wall came tumbling down.
Pack Burro Racing’s Most Dominant Donkey Starts Her Quest for a Third Triple Crown
How a miniature burro named Buttercup became the queen of Colorado’s official summer heritage sport.
Bar and Restaurant Owners Are Optimistic That the All-Star Game Will Draw Much-Needed Crowds
Businesses are staffing up, preparing special menus, and extending hours in hopes of attracting jersey-wearing patrons.
How Ryan McMahon Became One of the Rockies Best Players
The versatile infielder may not have made the 2021 MLB All-Star Game, but that doesn’t mean he hasn’t been one of the best players in baseball this season. 5280 asked him how he improved each aspect of his game over the past few months.
All the MLB-Sponsored All-Star Week Events Coming to Denver
What you need to know to enjoy MLB’s All-Star Week in the Mile High City.
How to Catch a Ball at the All-Star Week Home Run Derby
We’ve mapped the hot zones where you might expect to glove a dinger.
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.
8 Denver Area Events That Have Nothing to Do With Baseball
How to spend All-Star Week if you’d prefer to be taken out to anywhere but the ball game.
Do the Colorado Rockies Really Deserve to Host an All-Star Game?
The 2021 MLB All-Star Game will be played at Coors Field just a few months after the Rockies made one of the worst trades in baseball history.
Former Rockies Favorite and Two-Time All-Star Vinny Castilla Gets Nostalgic
We spoke with the one-time third baseman about playing in the 1998 All-Star Game and what he’s excited for this time around.
10 Reasons to Visit Denver’s National Ballpark Museum
From a piece of the Green Monster to a Cubs on-deck circle you can actually stand on, the National Ballpark Museum in LoDo contains a charming, approachable collection of memorabilia that will make you fall in love with America’s pastime all over again.
5 Dive Bars Where You Can Pregame (and Postgame, Too!)
Had enough of soulless sports bars? Try one of these dives if you’re looking for a shot of Jack and an ice-cold Coors Banquet—and a whole lot of character.
The 2021 All-Star Drinking Game
For the Denverites who can’t swing a ticket to the week’s main event, this one’s for you. Bottoms up.
4 New Bars to Watch the All-Star Game in Denver
Plus, five winning spots for pregame and postgame hangouts.
How the Rockies’ Grounds Crew Is Preparing for the All-Star Game
Mark Razum, longtime head groundskeeper at Coors Field, talks lawn care, grass design, and what it takes to host the Midsummer Classic in Denver.
Icon Source Wants to Help College Athletes Get Paid
The Denver-based company enables brands to communicate directly with sports agents, helping bulldoze an immemorial barrier.
Alternatives to Calling the Denver Police Department
Denver’s STAR Program is a success. So much so that it’s expanding this year. Here are some more local resources to phone if you don’t want to call the police.
Why This Popular Denver Beer Is Made With Climbing Chalk
Wynkoop Brewing’s On Belay Hazy IPA gains a pillowy mouthfeel from the addition of the edible compound, which is used by rock climbers to improve grips on holds.
CU Boulder Announces New Center for African and African American Studies
Students, scholars, and community members joined forces to bring a new space for Black intellectual thought to the flagship campus.
The Best Denver Hotels for Your 2021 All-Star Game Stay
Whether you’re a visitor to Denver or a local looking to make a staycation out of All-Star Week, these landing spots won’t disappoint.
8 Front Range Bars and Restaurants Offering an Element of Escapism
From a dive bar with a boat inside to tiki-themed hangouts, here’s where you can get away without leaving the Denver area.
Artist Will Day Has Something to Say—But Not With Words
The Boulder-based abstract painter uses giant canvases and spirited colors to explore themes of isolation and connection in this post-pandemic era.
A Sneak Peek at Tattered Cover’s New Kid-Centric Store
The new bookstore at Stanley Marketplace aims to ignite children’s imaginations and encourage diversity.
Red Rocks Is Officially All the Way Back
Shakey Graves headlined the first full-capacity concert at the iconic venue since the onset of the pandemic on Wednesday night. We went to see what the packed crowd looked like.
Joyce Tsai Wants to Make the Clyfford Still Museum Your Museum
The newly hired director of the art institution talks inclusivity in art, and what she envisions for the museum as it celebrates 10 years.
Want to Try Plant-Based Eating? Consider These 6 Delicious Restaurants
Expand your vegetable horizons with meat-free bibimbap, cauliflower tacos, gnocchi with kale pesto, and more.
Tocabe Launches Online Marketplace For Native and Indigenous Foods
The fast-casual restaurant’s new retail brand sells pantry staples and ingredients from Native producers around the country.
How to Responsibly Celebrate Pride As an Ally
It’s important for allies to show out to Pride, but it’s equally important to show out in the right way.
Why One Denver Couple Began Growing Mushrooms at Home
In 2014, Liz and Michael Nail founded Mile High Fungi, a Conifer farm bringing cultivated and wild-grown mushrooms to local tables.
8 Accessible Hikes Near Denver
Whether you’re a wheelchair user or hiking with a stroller, these Colorado trails welcome everyone.
You’ll Want To Steal All the Design Ideas From Aspen’s New Boutique Hotel
The contemporary-cool Aspen Street Lodge offers residential comfort with a sophisticated hotel vibe.
Where to Eat and Drink in Nederland This Summer
Boulder’s weird cousin touts a steadfast hippie commune vibe and impressive global culinary range.
Boulder’s Pearl Street Has Become the Rodeo Drive of Outdoor Apparel
With the additions of Backcountry, Black Diamond, and Stio this summer, the iconic avenue is officially an outdoor apparel mecca.
The Tale Behind Colorado’s Most Famous Homebrew Shop
Brew Hut in Aurora, which celebrates its 26th anniversary in 2021, served as a springboard for many Colorado breweries, including Dry Dock, Seedstock, and Joyride.
The Colorado-Based Secret Behind Bryson DeChambeau’s Dominance
Greg Roskopf helped DeChambeau, the defending U.S. Open champ, transform his body and revolutionize golf. (And he might know the roots of the DeChambeau-Brooks Koepka rivalry.)
Denver’s Best New Restaurants of 2022
These delicious eateries will satisfy your cravings for everything from steak frites and pozole to Neapolitan-style pizza.
How to Commemorate Juneteenth in Denver and Beyond
Inside this year’s Juneteenth Music Festival. Plus, nine other ways to celebrate the holiday and Black Pride, which has a new partnership with Juneteenth Music Festival.
New Summer Adventures in the Colorado Mountains
Where to climb, paddle, and plunge your way to adventure this summer in Colorado’s mountain communities.
The Best Road Trip Gear for Your Summer Vacation
The day pack, fly rod, cooler, and more—all from Colorado companies—to bring with you on your summer vacation.
Plunge New Depths at the Denver Aquarium
Denver’s Downtown Aquarium offers an array of kid-friendly exhibits, including overnight stays, summer camps, and swimming with sharks.
6 of the Hottest Hot Chicken Sandwiches in Denver, Ranked by Spiciness
One brave food writer willingly scorched her taste buds so you wouldn’t have to.
This Mountain Cabin Airbnb Will Make You Rethink City Living
How a thoughtful DIY renovation of a Twin Lakes cabin created a secluded, Scandi-style getaway that’s been booked almost every night since its debut.
What It’s Like to Visit Colorado’s First-Ever Sober Bar
Awake—a warm, welcoming space for those striving to live more consciously—opened in early May.
First-Ever Excessive Heat Warnings in Colorado History Issued for Parts of the Western Slope
Triple-digit temperatures are also expected in Denver the next few days.
Eldorado Canyon State Park is Trying New Ways to Manage Record Visitation
Officials from the recreation area introduced a new management plan to limit traffic and parking woes, which features a free shuttle service, a parking monitoring system, and the possibility of reservations.
7 Surprising Objects in Colorado’s Coolest Summer Exhibits
Denver-area museums turned ordinary artifacts into fascinating pieces of culture and storytelling.
Meet Zeppelin Station’s Most Valuable Employee
Charming jack-of-all-trades Earl Sutton ensures that the RiNo food hall is running smoothly and its customers are comfortable.
4 New Colorado-Made Canned Cocktails to Sip This Summer
From hard kombucha to zero-sugar margaritas, stock your fridge with these ready-to-drink beverages.
HuaKee BBQ is a Must-Stop for Hong Kong–Style Barbecue in Westminster
The Wu family is serving roasted duck, pork spareribs, and other deeply savory meats, as well as tasty, lesser-known specialties like pig ear and chicken feet.
A Guide to Hunting for Edible Mushrooms in Colorado
Summer is the season for seeking chanterelles and porcinis in the high grounds of the Rockies. Here’s how—and where—to find ’shrooms you can eat.
A Colorado Mountain Biker is Tackling Some of the World’s Gnarliest Terrain
Fresh off dropping cliffs at the elite Red Bull Formation event, Samantha Soriano is on track to become one of the world’s top freeriders.
Can’t Wait for the Top Gun Sequel? This Fighter-Jet-Themed Restaurant is for You
Pizza pockets named after Maverick, Goose, and other characters from the Tom Cruise hit are on the menu at Broadway’s Full Afterburner Calzones.
10 Plays That Show Why Nikola Jokic Deserved to Win MVP
We dare you to tell us the Denver Nuggets center shouldn’t be the NBA MVP after watching his best passes, moves, and buckets of the year.
Could Greywater Recycling at Home Be an Answer to Denver’s Water Woes?
A new system piloted in 40 Central Park homes this year could give a definitive answer—and a path forward—to help meet Colorado’s growing demand for water.
Colorado Legislators Leslie Herod and Brianna Titone Talk Pride and Politics
Leslie Herod and Brianna Titone have had a busy year making change in Colorado. We chat with the Colorado legislators to find out what’s next.
Can This Denver Teacher Make Biology Class More Inclusive?
Samuel Long has a history of working for equity for LGBTQ students and staff in education. His work on gender inclusive biology carries on that tradition.
Queer-Friendly Extracurriculars May Help Foster LGBTQ Youth Health
How do you fix higher rates of substance abuse and mental health issues among queer young people? The Youth Pride Coalition’s new Pride Toolkit is a good place to start.
For the Members of Bisexual Group BConnected Colorado, Community Is Revolutionary
How a bisexual group called BConnected Colorado is, well, connecting queer Coloradans.
A New LGBTQ Bar Is Changing the Narrative in Colorado Springs
ICONS, the brainchild of soon-to-be-married couple Josh Franklin and John Wolfe, is giving Colorado Springs’ LGBTQ community a new place to gather.
8 LGBTQ-Owned Spots in Denver for Sipping, Supping, and Celebrating
Whether you’re craving a homemade slice of pie or refreshing amber ale, Denver’s LGBTQ-owned restaurants and businesses have a dish (or glass) waiting for you.
7 Front Range Farm Dinners to Book Now
Taste Colorado’s agricultural riches right at the source at these charming summer alfresco events.
Why Police Won’t Be at Denver Pride This Year
Response has been mixed, but some LGBTQ leaders and the Denver Police Department hope to grow their relationship with one another.
Survivors Reflect on Denver’s AIDS Epidemic
In honor of HIV Long-Term Survivor Awareness Day, five survivors of the Denver AIDS epidemic share their memories and continued struggle.
Breck Is Bringing Back Live Music With a Mobile Stage
The new Breck Music AirStage will host concerts, drive-in movies, and more starting June 23.
Where to Eat and Drink in Evergreen
This stone’s throw foothills hamlet keeps upping its restaurant game. Here’s where to go and what to order.
3 New Ice Cream Shops Bringing Sweet Treats to Denver
Feeling the heat? Here are three spots to cool off with a scoop, cone, sundae, sandwich, and split this summer.
