Fall just might be Colorado’s best hiking season—just ask the crowds who will hit the trails in search of foliage. Find some solitude (and social distance) at these under-appreciated hikes.
The order also restricts any gatherings of people between the ages of 18 and 22 and carries significant penalties for CU Boulder students who fail to comply.
The six-week pop-up at Kelly Whitaker’s Dairy Block restaurant aims to spark conversation through intimate meals prepared by chefs including Tajahi Cooke and Modou Jaiteh.
The Colorado Springs-based artist and activist’s latest work—on display now at the Art Students League of Denver—is a piece of social commentary on how Western culture views Native American people and their art.
Pick up matcha tiramisu, custard cream buns, fruit-filled croissants, strawberry vanilla cake, and other gorgeous goodies at owner and pastry pro Maki Fairbanks’ tiny bakery.
Rick Griffith and Debra Johnson lead Shop at MATTER, Denver’s eclectic bookstore that’s so much more. Are we ready to join them?
When Denver golf courses reopened, one golfer took the opportunity to attempt the impossible: fix his crazy.
A new ordinance, if passed by the Denver City Council in October, prohibits companies like DoorDash and Uber Eats from charging restaurants up to 30 percent per order.
Five ways to make your outdoor living spaces more comfortable and functional when the weather turns cold.
From wildfires to tasting-room closures, 2020 has been a challenging year for local winemakers—but many have adapted their businesses to continue serving you the good stuff.
Highlights include French bistro fare, breakfast cocktails, and wood-fire pizza served in your own private, heated gondola.
These movies might not be blockbusters, but they can give you an inside look at life in the Centennial State—both true and fictional.
Admire fall foliage from Breckenridge to Leadville and hit roadside stops along the way using this one-day itinerary.
The nonpartisan effort, established by local culinary leaders, provides resources to make voting in the 2020 election easier.
Depending on when the next snowstorm rolls through, your days to slog to the top of America’s highest paved road sans cars are limited.
A confluence of factors—namely massive fires resulting from climate change—brought dangerous smoke to the Front Range this summer. Here’s why we can expect it to be the new normal.
The virtual event, which takes place September 21–October 2, features career-advancing workshops, discussions with food and beverage industry pros, and networking opportunities galore.
Live music is happening again across the state. We asked an infectious disease specialist what you should be looking out for should you choose to attend a show.
Jackson Lake State Park is (officially) one of the best places to stargaze in Colorado—and it’s only 90 minutes from Denver.
Chef Daniel Young is ready to welcome you with a breakfast, lunch, or brunch that will feed your soul.
The massive new campus, which is scheduled to debut in 2024, will house Denver’s first public market, events centers, educational exhibits, and more.
Reservation systems, parking limits, and more. Here’s what we know so far about Colorado’s upcoming ski season.
The high-tech local chain’s new East Colfax Avenue location has gas pumps, groceries, Colorado craft beer, free delivery, and more.
Sales of the Boulder-based company’s gourmet freeze-dried meals, which come in flavors like red beans and rice and risotto with chicken, have never been better.
Boulder documentarian Jeff Orlowski’s latest film altered his relationship with technology. Now that it’s debuted on Netflix, it’s poised to change yours, too.
Barrel #1 straight malt whisky comes from a barrel that survived the historic floods of 2013, which ravaged the Boulder County distillery.
While we can’t predict how severe this flu season will be, local epidemiologists urge citizens to get their flu shots and adhere to COVID-19 public health guidelines to prevent a “twindemic.”
The 13th-annual fundraiser kicks off on September 23, offering Colorado-centric menus from a record number of participating restaurants.
By the end of September, Coloradans with Apple or Android devices will be able to exchange anonymous tokens with one another via EN Express, helping public health officials in their contact-tracing efforts.
The beautiful orange butterflies are on their annual migration south—and now is the time to see them throughout Colorado.
The unexpected winter weather may dampen our autumn colors this year, but if you’re willing to drive, there’s still plenty of leaf peeping (and adventuring) to be done.
In an official proclamation, Governor Polis encourages Coloradans to support local restaurants, bars, breweries, and other culinary businesses on Saturday.
Celebrity chef Kelly Liken helped a local couple open the upscale neighborhood restaurant of their—and your—dreams.
In addition to the presidential and Senate races, Coloradans will vote on 11 statewide ballot measures this November. From the reintroduction of gray wolves to changes to property taxes and more, here’s what you need to know.
We asked the cofounder and creative director of Boulder’s Studio Shed to explain the process—and perks—of adding a prefab shed to your property.
Unprecedented times call for savory comfort in the form of fried chicken, over-stuffed sandwiches, and Japanese fare.
The RiNo mainstay is the latest high-end Denver restaurant to shutter due to the novel coronavirus pandemic.
Not a dog or a cat person? Consider a Japanese quail, a sugar glider, or a ball python.
Gumbo, pig ear sandwiches, and smothered pork chops are on the menu at chef Rhonda Banks and wife-partner Leola Gant’s welcoming Park Hill restaurant.
The weather wasn’t the only thing scorching hot in August, as Denver’s average home price again soared to new heights.
Buckle up! From record heat to snow flurries in a matter of 24–36 hours—some serious weather whiplash is about to take us on a wild ride.
The Denver-based distillery has opened a second location in Frisco, serving seasonal cocktails and street food.
Don’t let the last days of summer pass you by. Whether you’re staying home or looking to explore Denver, here are six ways to enjoy the holiday weekend.
Peak-season produce is for sale at the urban farm’s indoor market and on the menu at its on-site restaurant, the Feedery.
This summer has been one of the deadliest ever on Colorado waters.
The agency will shutter Red Rocks Amphitheatre and the rest of its venues while also furloughing its 70 employees.
All around Denver, large-scale art installations are adding giant personality to residential settings.
Pick up an ingredient kit at Marczyk Fine Foods, which has teamed up with Niman Ranch and the famous chef to host a virtual hog farmer appreciation fundraising dinner.
Ninety to 100-degree heat, coupled with very dry conditions has sparked intense wildfires and exacerbated drought conditions across the state.
One editor saved her summer (while endangering her marriage) with a kid-friendly above-ground oasis.
Visit glistening alpine lakes, fields of columbines, and one of Colorado’s last remaining glaciers along this lesser-known Brainard Lake highlight.
Potato doughnuts, fresh pasta, chicken satay, and brunch cocktails are on the menu at these spots, all of which opened within the past year.
Reeling from COVID-19 cancellations, local hotels are turning to stir-crazy Coloradans to fill empty beds.
On the menu this month: jerk chicken, lamb neck tacos made from food scraps, and ramen in Boulder.
Every fall, these Centennial State animals prove they’ll do whatever it takes to find a mate.
Intricately designed flies aren’t the only way Colorado tiers show off their imaginations.
The Boulder County solar farm uses an emerging concept called agrivoltaics to make more money off the land. But that’s just the start.
Three local fashion experts share their best tips for making spring pieces work in the fall.
Swanky drinks, inventive small plates, and a whimsical ambiance make the LoHi bar an enchanting escape.
With a new chef in the kitchen, the farm-to-table pioneer impresses and delights.
Hugh Bennett was critical in rescuing the United States from the Dust Bowl. Yet almost no one has ever heard of him.
As the state continues to reopen after a tough summer, it’s the perfect time to rediscover locales close to home, like this city at the base of the foothills. Welcome to the Boulder you’ve been overlooking.
Rocky Mountain National Park has been overrun with visitors for years. Throw social distancing measures into the mix and thinning the herd becomes even more complicated—and necessary.
A letter from the editor of 5280‘s September 2020 issue.
Patients across the Centennial State turned to telehealth as the novel coronavirus swept across the nation. But for rural residents struggling with internet access, this important tool may be out of reach.
The confluence of COVID-19 and this summer’s Black Lives Matter protests brought a new generation of Black leaders to the forefront of Mile High City politics and activism.
We asked experts the likelihood that your illness last winter was actually the new coronavirus.
