How to Decide Which Plant is Best for You (and Your Home)
Some plants crave sunlight and lots of water. Others prefer less sun exposure and a drier lifestyle. Our selection helps you figure out which is which.
Visit These Local Plant Shops To Find Your Next Leafy Friend
Denver boasts an almost overwhelming number of plant shops. These are some of our favorites.
Stop Making These Rookie Houseplant Mistakes—And Start Learning The Lingo
No, you don’t have a black thumb. You just fell victim to these common plant care mistakes.
It Takes (At Least) Two
A letter from the editor of 5280 Home‘s October/November 2021 issue.
Meet the Man Bringing New Zealand–Style Ice Cream to Denver
Mixed with real fruit, Hap Cameron’s soft-serve swirls offer Coloradans a taste of his homeland at Happy Cones Co.
The Unpredictable Behavior of the Ptarmigan Fire Near Silverthorne Is the New Normal
Summit County officials evacuated nearly 200 residences in Silverthorne earlier this week due to the Ptarmigan Fire’s rapid spread. Fire managers say they’re seeing more burns behave in a similar manner.
Tired of White Claw? Try These Bubbly, Colorado-Made Drinks Instead
Palisade-based Sauvage Spectrum’s new piquette and Carboy Winery’s Cold Vine wine seltzers are the sessionable sippers to bring to all your fall gatherings.
The Best Record Stores in Denver
We browsed LP bin after LP bin to bring you our six favorite places for vinyl records in the Mile High City.
Another La Niña Is Forming. What Does That Mean for Winter in Denver?
We probably aren’t getting an overwhelming amount of snow days this year.
Eat Your Feelings with Lazy Dog’s Nostalgic TV Dinners
How one Colorado restaurant group is offering diners an old-school take on takeout comfort food.
Denver’s Evan Gill Becomes the Fourth African American to Summit All 58 Colorado 14ers
His journey shows how often African American achievements are forgotten.
Checking in on the Worst Trade in Baseball History
Seven months after the Colorado Rockies traded Nolan Arenado to the St. Louis Cardinals, we look at who won the transaction. (Hint: It’s definitely not the Rockies, but it doesn’t look as bad as some people originally thought.)
What It’s Really Like to Workout in Traverse Fitness’ Altitude Training Studio
The new South Broadway gym is able to adjust the oxygen levels so athletes can challenge themselves at sea level—or at 14,000 feet.
Explore Iconic Denver Architecture During Doors Open Denver
The annual event, beginning September 27, offers three weeks of free virtual tours and ticketed in-person tours of Denver’s built environment.
Emanuel Martínez Brought Muralism to Denver. Now, Gentrification Threatens His Art
The artist’s iconic murals celebrating Chicano history and culture made the Mile High City a public art mecca.
Where to Drink When You Go Leaf Peeping in Aspen
From cocktails served in miniature bathtubs at 7908 to whiskey on the rocks at Hooch, there’s no shortage of places to wet your whistle in the beautiful mountain town.
Busy Bees Welcome Denver Employees Back to the Office
Mile High City businesses are investing in beehives as a way to ease the workforce back to the office. What’s all the buzz about?
One Food Writer’s Ode to Lola (And the Best Hand-Mashed Guac)
5280 contributor Brittany Anas shares what she’ll miss most about the date-night-friendly, coastal Mexican restaurant, which slung its final coin margarita on September 12.
Factory Five Five’s New Aurora Academy Combines Fashion With the Arts
The local art collective is merging lessons in fashion, film, theater, and photography at their new community art space in the Stanley Marketplace.
5 Questions For Oscar Padilla, Executive Chef Of Cherry Creek’s Toro
The chef shares how he’d love to cook for Elon Musk, Barack Obama, and his grandfather and why he’s obsessed with hot dogs and ceviche.
5 Colorado Wines to Sip This Fall
These rich and spicy wines help combat chillier temps and ease the transition into sweater season.
3 Denver Metro Hidden Gem Restaurants Crossing National Borders
Taw Win, Jaya Asian Grill, and Sushi Kai and Mongolian Cuisine combine different Asian cuisines to offer rare-in-Colorado fare.
The 7 Most Creative Beers You Can Drink This Fall
One of these beers was brewed with 200 pounds of waffles.
Fall Race Preview: Downtown Boulder Gets a New Marathon
Plus, why the Colfax Marathon got a rebrand, how running events will look different this year, and four other races to check out this fall.
Tips From the Minimalists on Living Well With Less
Childhood friends Joshua Fields Millburn and Ryan Nicodemus have built a movement out of minimalism. Here, Millburn shares how to identify what’s really essential in your household—and how living with less can lead to living more fully.
The Subtle Body Positivity of New Graphic Novel Grieving Mall
Writer R. Alan Brooks and illustrator Sarah Menzel Trapl’s novella puts a plus-size woman at the center of the narrative.
An Augmented Reality Art Exhibit Is Coming to Denver Botanic Gardens
Visitors will be able to use their phones to make contemporary pieces from internationally acclaimed artists appear amid the natural landscapes in the gardens.
Colorado Springs Has One of America’s Hottest Real Estate Markets
For the second year in a row, a zip code in Colorado Springs was named one of the most sought after places to buy a home.
Food & Wine Classic Celebrity Chefs Share Their Favorite Colorado Experiences
Plus, how you get a taste of the celebrated culinary extravaganza, which took place September 10–12 in Aspen.
The Music Is Back at Jimmy Buffett and Glenn Frey’s Former Retreat
The new owner of Mad Dog Ranch completely renovated the storied property, adding two state-of-the-art recording studios meant to inspire the next generation of musicians.
Is Meow Wolf Denver Socially Responsible? It May Be Too Soon to Tell
The art collective promised to provide opportunities to locals and give back to the Sun Valley community. Here’s what they’ve done so far—and why the true test is yet to come.
Seeking Fall Foliage? Try These 3 Vail Hike and Picnic Pairings
How to complement your day exploring leaf-loaded trails with a splurge-worthy, professionally packed picnic.
Why Your Favorite Colorado Restaurant Might Be Closed
It might be because labor shortages are forcing business owners to substantially reduce their hours.
Colorado’s First Sober Music Festival Was a Clear-Eyed Revelation
Sundown Colorado could set the stage for more large-scale, alcohol-free events in the state.
A Boulder Astrophysicist Discusses His New Theory on the Dinosaur-Killing Asteroid
We spoke with David Nesvorny about the supercomputing model he used to figure out where the giant space rock came from, as well as when another one could be headed our way.
What’s in Season Now: Pueblo Chiles
Colorado’s favorite peppers are ripe for the picking—and they’re hotter than usual this year.
One Fish’s First-Fin Account of Being Dumped Out of an Airplane
Each year, Colorado Parks and Wildlife pilots drop loads of cutthroat trouts into alpine lakes. We look at the process from one survivor’s perspective.
4 Prepared Meal Companies to Order From Now
Whether you’re craving tamales or lasagna, here’s how to get it delivered to your doorstep.
Seven Colorado Inmates Seek Understanding Through Music
A debut album from inmates at a Cañon City correctional facility balances justice and redemption.
4 Reasons to Visit This Weekend’s Colorado Fall Home Show
The three-day show at the Colorado Convention Center features more than 200 exhibitors ready to help you design your dream home or refresh the one you’ve got.
Bluebird Market Brings the First Food Hall to Silverthorne
The mountain town jumps on the trend, bringing 12 indie-owned food stalls together under one roof.
A Video Preview of Meow Wolf Denver
5280 got a sneak peek of the immersive art installation, Convergence Station, ahead of its launch this month. It’s time to get weird.
The Colorado Origins of the Worldwide 9/11 Stair Climb
Every year, from Red Rocks to Japan, swaths of people climb stairs on the anniversary of the terrorist attacks to honor first responders. It’s a tradition that began in the Centennial State.
Flash Foxy Launches Climbing Courses for Women and Genderqueer Coloradans
As climbing grows nationwide, the group aims to make the sport more inclusive—including here in Colorado.
How to Balance Exercise as Denver’s Air Quality Worsens
Wildfire rates are increasing. So understanding Colorado’s air quality index (and the little-known, long-term effects of ultrafine particulates) is becoming a rapid necessity.
Meet the Denver Chef Leading With Love and Lumpia
Chef Blaine Baggao’s Filipino–New Mexican food truck, Adobo, has found a fanbase in the Mile High City by reflecting the cultural complexity of the West.
Pacific Peak (Northeast Slopes)
One of the most gorgeous hikes in the state, the Spruce Creek Trail also delivers you to one of the most forbidding-looking thirteeners in Colorado.
Argentine Peak
This 13,738-foot stunner isn’t too challenging, or too far away, or too crowded. Argentine Peak is just right.
Comanche Peak (via the Venable-Comanche Loop)
This loop trail near Westcliffe has lots of vertical gain, 1,000-foot dropoffs, and, oh yeah, a thirteener begging to be bagged.
Redcliff Peak
You’ll pad through lush forests and traverse numerous streambeds before summiting this 13,642-foot beauty near Ridgway.
James Peak
One of Colorado’s most popular thirteeners, James Peak provides the opportunity to trek across a glacier.
South Arapaho Peak
Soak up views of Rocky Mountain National Park, Lake Granby, and the Indian Peaks from the top of South Arapaho Peak.
Hayden Mountain
If you’ve never traveled along southwestern Colorado’s Million Dollar Highway to Red Mountain Pass, you should—and hike up Hayden Mountain while you’re there.
Mt. Ridgway and Whitehouse Mountain
This trek in the rugged San Juan Mountains gets hikers two summits for the price of one.
10 Essentials for Your Daypack
These items should always be within reach, whether you expect to be on the trail for two hours or two days.
What to Know Before You Climb a Thirteener
Fewer people plus elevated risk can equal more fun—but only if you’re prepared for the journey.
What Allowed Greeley to Become One of the Fastest-Growing Metro Areas in the Country?
The population of Weld County swelled 30.1 percent in the past decade, according to new census data. We examined why—and how the expansion has impacted the community.
An Innovative Solution to Denver’s Housing Woes is Taking Shape on West Colfax
Stackhouse, a vertical community tower designed to accommodate portable shipping container homes, offers an affordable alternative to traditional single-family homes.
Elevated Pub Grub Is the Draw at the Eddy Hotel’s Restaurant, Food Truck
Enjoy barbecue, decadent milkshakes, and locally inspired bites by chef Ben Shapiro at the inviting, community-centric property in Golden.
‘Every voice, every letter, mattered’
Thousands of Americans wrote Gov. Jared Polis demanding justice for Elijah McClain. A year later, the letter writers react to the indictments handed down last week.
FlingGolf Rolls Onto Front Range Golf Courses
The new sport, which was recently featured on ABC’s Shark Tank, is a combination of lacrosse and golf.
Denver’s Urban Waterways Are Flowing With Tap Water From Your Sprinkler
According to a new study from Colorado State University, an influx of water from front yards keeps city creeks active during the summer.
14 New (Or Returning) Restaurants Worth Visiting in September and Beyond
These Denver-area spots will satisfy your cravings for everything from tacos and jerk chicken to doughnuts.
Denver Just Had Its Third Hottest Summer Ever
And if recent trends are any indication, Coloradans will need to accept the brutal heat as the new summer norm.
How to Build a Locally Sourced Bloody Mary Bar
Enjoy Labor Day weekend with these tasty add-ins, top-shelf spirits, and red-hot sauces.
Colorado’s First Sober Music Festival Arrives This Month
Sundown Colorado combines electronic dance music, mindfulness, and local art—minus the booze.
5 Colorado Train Rides Perfect for Leaf Peeping
Sit back and take in the state’s stunning autumnal foliage.
Alpine Parrot Is Making Hiking Pants for Curvy Girls
For some women, access to the outdoors begins with the right fit.
How Colorado’s Mountain Towns Inspired the Newest Life Is Strange Video Game
Local developers of the game’s latest installment, out September 10, share the real-life muses for the fictional world’s main drag.
How to Get Your Body in Shape for Ski Season, According to a Former Olympian
There’s still time to get your legs and lungs powder-ready.
Meet the First Woman To Lead the Brown Palace’s Esteemed Kitchens
Executive chef Kim Moyle dishes about her background and what’s on the menu at one of Denver’s most storied hotels.
Behind the Remarkable Rise of Raquelitas Tortillas
How the 62-year-old RiNo company became Colorado’s most ubiquitous purveyor of tortillas and chips.
Colorado’s Harvest Farm Battles Addiction and Homelessness in Unexpected Ways
On a 100-acre farm in Wellington, men struggling with addiction and homelessness find that getting their hands dirty may be the best way to clean up their lives.
5 New Thai Restaurants in Denver Going Beyond Drunken Noodles
Khao soi, nam tok, and other lesser-known specialties are on the menu at these restaurants.
How to Get Ready for the Return of Denver Oktoberfest
Local meisters share how to eat, lift, and yodel your way to a win in this year’s games.
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.
How to Host the Perfect Harvest Party
Celebrate late summer’s bounty with a Mexican-inspired feast featuring fresh-from-the-garden ingredients and delicious recipes crafted by Comida head chef Sandra Banchs and owner Rayme Rossello.
The Mastermind Behind Pueblo’s Most Popular Green Chile Reflects on a Career Perfecting Peppers
An exit interview with Michael Bartolo, the innovator behind Pueblo’s famous cash crop.
The Enduring Legacy of Elijah McClain’s Tragic Death
In summer 2020, the nation’s attention turned to the killing of a 23-year-old Aurora man. His death prompted a flood of more than 8,500 letters from outside the state of Colorado—all begging Governor Jared Polis for justice. We read every one.
The Power of the Written Word
A letter from the editor of 5280.
Holidaily Brewing Brings a Gluten-Free Taproom to the DTC
The Golden-born brewery began pouring blondes, lagers, and ales in its new Greenwood Village space on August 27.
7 Ways to Celebrate Labor Day Weekend in Colorado
Whether you’re down for a day trip or want to celebrate the long weekend close to home, we’ve curated the best events happening this Labor Day.
Your Questions About the Delta Variant, Booster Shots, and Vaccines for Kids, Answered
Infectious disease expert Dr. James Neid explains what to make of this current stage of the pandemic.
Colorado’s Child Welfare System Needs Queer Foster Parents
The state has a foster parent shortage. Members of the LGBTQ+ community may just be the answer—and then some.
Peek Inside Artist Noelle Phares’ Inspiring New Lakewood Studio
The gorgeous, light-filled space just might stoke your creativity, too.
What’s in Season Now: Palisade Peaches
After a rocky few seasons, Colorado’s most-loved fruit is back (and the harvest is stellar).
Could a Proposed Wyoming Nuclear Reactor Hint at Colorado’s Energy Future?
The Bill Gates–backed project has the potential to provide a blueprint for the expansion of nuclear power throughout the Rocky Mountain West.
The Keys to Raising a Happy (and Healthy) Athlete
With Naomi Osaka and Simone Biles bringing greater attention to mental health in athletics, we asked three Denver sports psychologists for tips on how to ensure your child enjoys their time on the field.
Denver’s Music Scene Celebrates the Return of Underground Music Showcase
The festival is returning August 27–29, marking a much-needed bright spot for local artists—and Broadway’s businesses attempting to bounce back from the pandemic.
Where to Find the Best Fair Fare at Mile High Flea Market
Turkey legs, tornado potatoes, and Micheladas are on the menu at the 80-acre bazaar.
